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Medela - Pump In Style with MaxFlow - white
Average customer rating
3.8
(503 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 503 reviews
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
34
1 Star
81
72%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Medela - Pump In Style with MaxFlow - white
Customer Rating
5
Expressed More than Usual!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: crich1989
from Crestview, FL
Gender:Female
I am very impressed with this pump! First of the simple sleek design is great. It's quieter than other brands, comes with a cooler bag with ice pack designed to keep bottles in place and cold.It also comes with a tote to carry all of my breastfeeding and baby supplies. I normally can only get about 5 ounces of milk on one side. lately I have been expressing 3 whole ounces more with this pump! The pieces are easy to clean and don't have a lot of parts which is great because I don't have time to wash a lot of tiny parts and try to keep up with them. I love this product that I received through Stellar Product Testing Panel to review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
We're so glad you have loved our new Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
5
Best breast pump I’ve ever used!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Neochiq
from Clermont, Fl
First of all I would like to thank the Stellar Panel for giving me the opportunity to try this pump free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Below is my experience with the pump.
The Pump in Style with Max Flow is by far the most comfortable, most discreet, quietest, and sleek pump I’ve ever used. Not only is it small and light, but it easily fits in my diaper bag with room to spare.
One of my favorite features is the battery pack! Yes I said battery pack! It is an amazing feature for on the go moms. No lengthy cord to trip over at work. No more searching for an outlet when you’re engorged!
My second favorite feature is how comfortable the flanges are. They have a comfort strip around the edge instead of sharp plastic that leaves a mark or cuts in to the breast.
The buttons and instructions are a breeze. I love the micro vibrations that it starts with because it mimics the tiny sucks that a baby does at the beginning of a nursing session. I found that it stimulated my letdown much faster than a typical slower suction pump. There’s obviously a letdown button for when your milk begins to flow and it’s easy to switch between functions and levels of suction.
The pump is easy to clean and put together/take apart. I love the big valves as opposed to small ones because small ones drop or get lost easily.
My breasts are enormous. They are a 38H while breastfeeding. I’ve always had trouble with pumping because flanges never fit my areola. This pump? Easily fits over my areola and I was able to comfortably squeeze my breast to adapt to the flange (as I do when I feed my baby). Typically a mother with smaller breasts won’t have to do that extra step but I wanted to mention it for the bigger chested moms.
As far as the efficiency- this by far pumped more milk out of my breasts than any other pump I’ve ever tried. I tried pumping with my son 8 years ago and never could. Now? Gosh I’m so glad I can build up a freezer stash with this pump!
If I could change one thing it would be that it came with all size flanges instead of just two. But that’s most breast pumps- they come with the typical sizes.
All in all this is a pump I would recommend to anyone who likes a small, convenient, and efficient pump.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
It's fantastic to hear that it was just what you needed! We're so glad that you found it effective and easy to use!
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Customer Rating
5
A contender
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: babymamaAT
from MA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I give this pump 8/10 overall. I really love that it comes with everything you need to hit the ground running in your pumping journey. The fact that it comes with a tote, extra milk storage bottles, a cooler and ice pack, two size flanges, and a battery pack adapter is huge. These things can cost a lot extra with other pumps. I like that this pump uses a closed system, so you don’t have to worry about milk going through the tubing and having to clean them. The size is great, it’s shorter in length and height than a water bottle and super portable. This is not the quietest pump I’ve ever used, but it’s also not the loudest. The part I like best about this pump is the membrane design. They are so easy to take out and clean and you can make sure they are completely clean vs. having a duckbill valve like other pumps have. All in all a great pump and definitely a contender worth consideration. Thank you to Stellar Parent Panel for providing me with this pump!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
We appreciate your honest review and are happy to know that you liked the new design of the membranes!
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Customer Rating
4
Quiet, Efficient, Easy to use pump.
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Kayla J.
from Utah
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recieved this pump for free to review as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I am on my 3 child, so pumps are nothing new to me. This is my first medala pump, I really like how quiet it is.
It is efficient in helping to quickly Express milk, so I don't feel like a cow attached to a milking machine.
I like the different pre programmed settings, altho I sometimes get confused as to which mode I'm in(complete operator error on my part).
It is very easy to use, small, not a ton of parts to put together, amazingly easy to clean, I like how long the cord is.
It comes with some awesome accessories; a carry bag, a battery pack/unplugged option, 4 bottle cooler with a plastic ice pack/bottle separator, and of course the 4 bottles, lids, and 2 different sized silicone flanges.
My favorite part of this pump is the silicone flanges, I have never used them before in my 12 years of being a mom, they are able to be rotated in whatever direction is most comfortable for you, I did not know what I was missing! This pump has been my favorite of all pumps I've tried before.
I am on my 3 child, so pumps are nothing new to me. This is my first medala pump, I really like how quiet it is.
It is efficient in helping to quickly Express milk, so I don't feel like a cow attached to a milking machine.
I like the different pre programmed settings, altho I sometimes get confused as to which mode I'm in(complete operator error on my part).
It is very easy to use, small, not a ton of parts to put together, amazingly easy to clean, I like how long the cord is.
It comes with some awesome accessories; a carry bag, a battery pack/unplugged option, 4 bottle cooler with a plastic ice pack/bottle separator, and of course the 4 bottles, lids, and 2 different sized silicone flanges.
My favorite part of this pump is the silicone flanges, I have never used them before in my 12 years of being a mom, they are able to be rotated in whatever direction is most comfortable for you, I did not know what I was missing! This pump has been my favorite of all pumps I've tried before.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 27, 2020
Hi Kayla--- It's great to know that you have enjoyed the new design of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
5
Lifesaver
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: chefmommy
from Michigan
Gender:Female
When I was asked to test this pump by the Stellar Testing Panel, I was pretty skeptical as I had researched a lot of pumps before choosing mine. With my first child (3 years ago), I had a Medela and ended up having to exclusively pump, so I wanted to make sure that I got a good one for my second baby. The brand I chose was not medela, but I thought it was pretty good. Then I got this pump.
Let me tell you, it has definitely changed the game for me. I would get clogged ducts with the other brand, but never with this medela model. Like I said, I had a medela three years ago, but they have made crazy improvements to that model, including the following:
Let me tell you, it has definitely changed the game for me. I would get clogged ducts with the other brand, but never with this medela model. Like I said, I had a medela three years ago, but they have made crazy improvements to that model, including the following:
It is so super portable (it's tiny and weighs next to nothing!), comes with an optional battery pack (amazing!), a sufficiently long cord, a perfect travel bag, 4 bottles, and a mini cooler with ice pack. Having it so portable really makes the mental (and emotional) hurdle of traveling (to work, so see family, actually to go anywhere for more than 3 hours) so much more accessible. It makes you feel like you aren't chained to where your pump is.
Also, the box it came in was so cute as well, it had a bunch of pictures of moms and babies and it was really sweet.
Now onto the pump: I love the tubing. Instead of two cords to juggle and try to keep attached at both ends it is one cord that has a "y" into two as it goes into the flange. The flanges come apart and were muuuuch easier to clean (I really, really get tired of finding what brushes/toothpicks/sponges I can fit into the crevices of the flanges to clean them, so this was amazing to me).
The settings were great, I could increase or decrease the strength, but rarely need to change it. I like that it automatically goes from letdown into flow mode without having to push a button (but can bypass that anytime I want). I would get clogged ducts, some really bad, with my other pump, but have never had an issue with this one. Just one downside to this pump: I like the ability to see the flow from the nipple, but can't because the flanges are white instead of clear. It turned out to not be a big deal.
Another thing that I enjoyed with other pumps was the built in timer that this one does not have but again, not a big deal if it is more efficient!
Overall, this is an amazing pump and you can tell it has a lot of careful thought put into the design. It was (and is-I'm actually pumping as I type this) a lifesaver for me.
Also, the box it came in was so cute as well, it had a bunch of pictures of moms and babies and it was really sweet.
Now onto the pump: I love the tubing. Instead of two cords to juggle and try to keep attached at both ends it is one cord that has a "y" into two as it goes into the flange. The flanges come apart and were muuuuch easier to clean (I really, really get tired of finding what brushes/toothpicks/sponges I can fit into the crevices of the flanges to clean them, so this was amazing to me).
The settings were great, I could increase or decrease the strength, but rarely need to change it. I like that it automatically goes from letdown into flow mode without having to push a button (but can bypass that anytime I want). I would get clogged ducts, some really bad, with my other pump, but have never had an issue with this one. Just one downside to this pump: I like the ability to see the flow from the nipple, but can't because the flanges are white instead of clear. It turned out to not be a big deal.
Another thing that I enjoyed with other pumps was the built in timer that this one does not have but again, not a big deal if it is more efficient!
Overall, this is an amazing pump and you can tell it has a lot of careful thought put into the design. It was (and is-I'm actually pumping as I type this) a lifesaver for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
It makes us happy to hear that you enjoyed the new design of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
Written by a customer while visiting medela.com
Customer Rating
4
Nice improvement over original
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Kds1
from Birmingham, AL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the original Medela Pump in Style for my first child and exclusively pumped so was very familiar with that pump. Below are my thoughts on the Pump in Style with Max Flow.
Pros:
-It’s much sleeker looking than the original. Not a reason to go out and buy a new pump, but I definitely liked the look a lot more.
-I think it got slightly more milk. It wasn’t a hugely noticeable difference for me, but even a tiny bit of an increase is a good thing.
-The parts were easy to clean, and I loved not dealing with the tiny parts of the original.
-The increased ability to change the settings was nice.
-It’s much sleeker looking than the original. Not a reason to go out and buy a new pump, but I definitely liked the look a lot more.
-I think it got slightly more milk. It wasn’t a hugely noticeable difference for me, but even a tiny bit of an increase is a good thing.
-The parts were easy to clean, and I loved not dealing with the tiny parts of the original.
-The increased ability to change the settings was nice.
Cons:
-The shape of the shields made them harder to get into my pumping bra.
-The shape of the connectors were such that I couldn’t see if I was done producing milk. That may not be a problem for someone who has more sensitivity but I have to visibly see if I’m no longer producing to know that I’m done.
-Similarly, I had a harder time seeing how full the bottles were getting as I pumped due to the nature of how the pump parts are made.
-The shape of the shields made them harder to get into my pumping bra.
-The shape of the connectors were such that I couldn’t see if I was done producing milk. That may not be a problem for someone who has more sensitivity but I have to visibly see if I’m no longer producing to know that I’m done.
-Similarly, I had a harder time seeing how full the bottles were getting as I pumped due to the nature of how the pump parts are made.
Other thoughts:
-The noise from the different pulling mechanism took some getting used to but wasn’t a big deal.
-I didn’t use the pump bag or cooler bag because I’m working from home due to the pandemic, but I liked the look of both of them.
-The noise from the different pulling mechanism took some getting used to but wasn’t a big deal.
-I didn’t use the pump bag or cooler bag because I’m working from home due to the pandemic, but I liked the look of both of them.
Overall I liked this pump a lot. I wouldn’t pay for it out of pocket to replace my insurance provided Medela, but it was definitely a step up.
*I received this pump through the Stellar Product Testing Panel*
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 27, 2020
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We've gone ahead and forwarded your suggestions to our team responsible for continuous product improvement!
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Customer Rating
5
Feel pampered with this pump!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Bbrisley
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] *I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel*
I’m a second time mom and loved my Medela Pump In Style Advanced with my first. I had planned to use it for my second, but was thrilled to have the opportunity to try the Max Flow version. It does not disappoint!
Pumping isn’t necessarily glamorous, but this new pump is! I love the light, sleek, clean look. The bright yellow accents are a huge improvement over the old mustard color. It is so much easier to wipe down and keep clean than the older version and the new setup of the tubing makes one sided pumping way more convenient! The bag is also awesome, I love that it’s not so big and bulky and since the pump is smaller, there is still plenty of room!
The pump settings are easy to use and I found pumping to be very comfortable. Since I’m primarily breastfeeding and just pumping excess, I can’t really comment on the claim that it pumps milk more efficiently and effectively, but it certainly did the job of removing milk to empty. I also love that this pump is a closed system so milk shouldn’t back up, which is an amazing feature!
The only drawback I found with this pump is that I found myself missing the clear connection pieces as they are solid white and gray. They are certainly fancier, but I found it harder to tell when I was done pumping because I couldn’t see if milk had stopped flowing through and instead had to try to watch if milk was dripping into the bottles from an odd angle.
I had a user error issue with my pump and ended up needing to call customer service. I cannot say enough good things about Medela and how much they care for moms. It feels good knowing that their agents care about their products and their customers! You can feel confident about purchasing this product both because the pump is great and because the company is top notch!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
We're so pleased to know that you enjoyed the new design of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow! Thanks for your kind words regarding our customer service team. We're always happy to help!
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Customer Rating
4
Nursing Mom Must have!
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Monique R
from Omaha NE
Gender:Female
Upon receiving the Medela Pump in Style Max Flow I was very excited. With my first baby I used the original pump in style so seeing all the updates made I was very impressed. The pump itself is sleek and compact. It also comes with everything a nursing mama needs to pump at home or on the go. Compared to my previous pump in style the pump got me an extra ounce of milk in less time. Every ounce as a breastfeeding mama is so precious! I like that it has basic settings that are easy to navigate. I had to play around a bit to find a comfortable setting, but once I found it pumping was effortless. The accessories are easy to clean and the closed system makes it feel very sanitary. I also apperciate the larger membranes which are easy to keep track of. My favorite feature of this pump was all of the on the go accessories and personal flex fit shields. This set makes it comfortable to pump and easy for busy mamas. The cooler and tote bag hold everything you need. Added bonus is there is a battery powered bank if you need to pump in the car or if you are not near an outlet. Medela has truly thought of it all with this pump. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for letting me test out the Pump in Style Max Flow.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 27, 2020
Hi Monique--- Thanks for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy to know that you have enjoyed the new features of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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