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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
Fast, Effective, Convenient!
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: runningmama0303
from Texas
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Medela Pump in Style wtih Max Flow is my new go-to breast pump! This pump is compact, simple to use, and expressed more milk than any other pump I have used! I am currently breastfeeding my second child and this is the third pump I have tried. It became my instant favorite! I have always thought that one side produced less milk, however, the Max Flow was able to express noticeably more milk from my “slacker” side. The pump is super easy to use with just four buttons and easy presets that can be turned up or down to your preference. After just a couple of uses I knew exactly which settings were good for me. One of my favorite aspects of this new pump is the simplicity and comfort of the flanges and bottle parts. The flanges have a soft ring around the outside which is so comfortable! While pumping it feels less mechanical, and more closely mimics a natural suction of a baby. I also love the convenience of cleaning. The top of the bottle is just two simple parts that easily snap apart for cleaning, so I can actually see that everything is clean and sterilized. The pump included many great accessories; a cooler bag with bottle ice pack, and a battery pack were my favorites. The battery pack is so wonderful for pumping while traveling or on the go! The only thing I would change about this pump is for it to run on a reusable battery so I could pump wirelessly all the time, but this is not a deal breaker for me. The overall convenience and power this pump provides is superior! A huge thank you to the Stellar Product Testing 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 suggestion! It's great to know that it has helped you express more breast milk!
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Customer Rating
4
Solid, quiet pump.
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: SDR724
from Chicago
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this pump as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and was really excited to try it, as I’m exclusively pumping for my youngest daughter due to a number of issues. I had previously used a Medela pump with my first daughter and had a great experience and expected the same in this case. Largely, it’s a good pump. It’s much smaller and quieter than the version I used two years ago, which is fantastic! The compact nature of it made it much easier to tote up and down the stairs, too.
The pump comes with a setting with micro vibrations. While I think this will definitely help a lot of women, it didn’t have much effect for me. I also had a difficult time seeing my output because of the design of the flanges. I also couldn’t do hand compressions as effectively as I typically do because of the flange design, as well.
It is super easy to clean the pump parts - as with precious versions of this pump, there are several parts, but I like the updated design of them when it comes to ease of cleaning. I also loved that the pump came with a roomy and really awesome travel bag that had lots of pockets for various things I need. I also appreciated the travel battery pack!
Overall, this is a good pump. I don’t think it exceeded my expectations of what I could be based on previous versions of it, but it’s solid and does its job generally well and quietly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 28, 2020
Thanks for sharing your feedback as it helps us continuously improve upon our designs!
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Customer Rating
4
Efficient!
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: schristine
from New Orleans, LA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Medela's new Max Flow Pump in Style breast pump is a major upgrade from my old-model Medela Pump in Style. My absolute favorite upgrade is that there are fewer parts to clean and they are larger, meaning no choking hazards, no small pieces getting lost, and much quicker clean up every night. The other benefit of this pump, is that I'm pumping a bit quicker, just a few minutes less than the older model, but it all adds up! The quicker pumping is due to this new microvibration technology.
This pump kit comes with a a carrying bag for the pump, a cooler for the milk, with four bottles, bottle stands, and a special cooling pack.
My favorite thoughtful additions to the pump kit are a battery pack for remote pumping and two different sizes of breast shields(!) for a better fit.
I do wish, however, that the kit came with a hands free bra set up, but I understand women come in all different shapes and sizes and it's best to get one fitted just for you.
All in all, this is a great pump!
*I received this pump as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel*
This pump kit comes with a a carrying bag for the pump, a cooler for the milk, with four bottles, bottle stands, and a special cooling pack.
My favorite thoughtful additions to the pump kit are a battery pack for remote pumping and two different sizes of breast shields(!) for a better fit.
I do wish, however, that the kit came with a hands free bra set up, but I understand women come in all different shapes and sizes and it's best to get one fitted just for you.
All in all, this is a great pump!
*I received this pump as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel*
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 28, 2020
Hi schristine--- We're happy to know that you are enjoying the convenience of the easy-to-clean parts! Thanks for taking time to share your feedback!
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Customer Rating
4
Big fan of this lightweight, efficient pump
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: carlyjane
from Cincinnati, OH
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a pump-on-the-go mom, so it's really important that I use a pump that's lightweight and portable. Thankfully, this one is. It's also great because it's a Medela product and it's so easy to find replacement parts when I've needed new tubes and flanges. The pump is really easy to use and I really appreciate that it comes with a little cooler bag so I can keep my milk cold. The pump is really quiet too, so it's great when I have to use it in more "public" places. I don't feel like I'm making a ton of noise and am a distraction. I also really like how the tubing is one piece, instead of two. Easier to keep track of. And the flanges have a soft rubber outside making pumping more comfortable. The only downside is that it's not as powerful as other pumps I've used. I haven't noticed as big of a difference with my letdown kicking in.
I was given this breast pump to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 28, 2020
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! If you need any help with your pump, please chat with us or call us at 1-800-435-8316. We'd be happy to help!
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Customer Rating
5
Great pump, incognito bag
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Jensancan
from Allamuchy, NJ
Gender:Female
I was so excited to receive my Medela pump in style in the mail! I immediately noticed the quality of the pump a and all of the accessories. The pump is easy to assemble straight out of the box, and I was pumping in less than five minutes. The suction is strong on this pump, stronger than others I’ve tried. The settings are really just increasing strength of suction, not really different modes like other brands have, but really with pumping, strong suction is the name of the game. The flanges are super comfortable and the tubing is long enough to give you a little freedom to move while pumping. The travel bag is stylish and big enough to put the pump and cooler and still spare room for a few other essentials. The contoured ice pack in the cooler stays frozen well for about six hours, longer if you can leave it in the refrigerator for part of the day. I would definitely recommend this pump to any new mom. I was given this breast pump to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 12, 2020
Hi Jensancan--- We're so happy to hear that you've enjoyed using our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
3
Convenient and Quick
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Deejaj26
Gender:Female
I was given this breast pump to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Little intro about me- I'm a mama of four, and the first three kids I have pumped exclusively to provide them my breastmilk. My fourth child however I occasionally pump to empty my oversupply or to ease my Mastitis (which I currently have for the third time!).
As a starter, this pump comes in a beautiful bag, inside you will find a cooling bag with four bottles (and their caps), power adapter, battery unit, two pairs of flanges (different sizes 21mm and 24mm) and the necessary tools for the pump.
As a starter, I like how the protective shield is designed from the inside, the entire bottle/flange setup requires minimal effort in cleaning, and minimal effort in assembling!
When I turn on the pump, it begins with massage mode- the flaw here is that it automatically switches to expression mode after one minute. I would have liked it if we controlled that rather pressing the setting mode every time it switches to expression while the breast did not have a letdown yet (making it sometimes painful if you forget).
Generally the power settings are not so bad, the massage mode felt good, and the expression mode had a good power range that you can control to whichever is convenient for you.
However, it would have been helpful if there was any sort of indicator that shows the setting you put on for yourself.
Another thing is the flange's opening. It is covered with the white lining of the flange's shield which makes it a bit hard for me to know whether the fit is good for my nipple, and if milk is expressed successfully. I usually look at the opening to see how much milk is coming out of my breast and if I need to stimulate for another letdown. With this design it is impossible to tell except looking at the bottle to see it filling up or not.
And this pump does not have the option to be single, it only works as a double pump (unless you block the other tube's opening which what I do).
When I turn on the pump, it begins with massage mode- the flaw here is that it automatically switches to expression mode after one minute. I would have liked it if we controlled that rather pressing the setting mode every time it switches to expression while the breast did not have a letdown yet (making it sometimes painful if you forget).
Generally the power settings are not so bad, the massage mode felt good, and the expression mode had a good power range that you can control to whichever is convenient for you.
However, it would have been helpful if there was any sort of indicator that shows the setting you put on for yourself.
Another thing is the flange's opening. It is covered with the white lining of the flange's shield which makes it a bit hard for me to know whether the fit is good for my nipple, and if milk is expressed successfully. I usually look at the opening to see how much milk is coming out of my breast and if I need to stimulate for another letdown. With this design it is impossible to tell except looking at the bottle to see it filling up or not.
And this pump does not have the option to be single, it only works as a double pump (unless you block the other tube's opening which what I do).
Lastly the battery unit did not work for me (maybe it's faulty, my batteries are new) so I had to plug in the pump in all scenarios. But this option is handy if you want to pump outdoors. It's also super quiet so no one will notice.
Generally speaking, this lightweight pump is convenient if you need to occasionally empty your breast, or on trips, outside, etc since it comes with everything (which is my favorite part) and cleaning the parts is a breeze.
It didn't really add up to the amount of milk I usually express but it didn't take much time either! 10-15 minutes and you're done. Which is a huuuuge relief.
It didn't really add up to the amount of milk I usually express but it didn't take much time either! 10-15 minutes and you're done. Which is a huuuuge relief.
Overall, would I recommend this pump? I might say yes since the accessories redeem its qualities and if you're looking for something simple and easy.
Is it the most effectively comfortable pump out there? I'm not so sure about that but it does the job alright.
Is it the most effectively comfortable pump out there? I'm not so sure about that but it does the job alright.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 21, 2020
We're sorry to hear you had trouble, but thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with our team! In order to assist you with some of the concerns you shared, please chat with us or call us at 1-800-435-8316. Our customer service team would be happy to help! When reaching out, just provide reference number 312227.
Written by a customer while visiting medela.com
Customer Rating
3
Nice features but doesn’t work for me
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Samorama
from Fayetteville, NC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to love this pump. It’s small and sleek and comes with a great variety of features and accessories. But it just doesn’t pump as well as others for me. That doesn’t mean it won’t work for another mon though. So here are my pros and cons.
Pros:
Small
Nice carrying case
Simple, closed system
Soft edges of the flanges
Two different size flanges
Four bottles and cooler
Quiet
Can be plugged in or use batteries
Small
Nice carrying case
Simple, closed system
Soft edges of the flanges
Two different size flanges
Four bottles and cooler
Quiet
Can be plugged in or use batteries
Cons:
No light for night pumping
Not strong or enough suction for me
Batteries aren’t recharging type
No light for night pumping
Not strong or enough suction for me
Batteries aren’t recharging type
Overall I really like the pump. So I’m disappointed that it takes more work and time to get what I would get from another pump. The flanges are oblong instead of circle which could probably help many moms but maybe that’s what’s not helping me out. The seal doesn’t seem as good with this shape and my breast shape.
I received this breast pump from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 23, 2020
We're happy to know that you liked the sleek and portable design of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow! Please reach out to our team so that we can help regarding the suction. When reaching out to us, just provide reference number 312561. We'd be happy to help!
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Customer Rating
4
On-the-Go Luxury Pump
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: Hannahsdg
from Johnson City, TN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This breast pump comes with all the accouterments moms need to pump on the go or at home. The portability of this pump was hands down my favorite feature. The handy carrying bag and ingenious milk storage bag with ice pack are perfect for pumping at work, home, or even in the car (especially if you are a passenger on road trips, like I usually am.)
Due to the backflow valves, this pump was also very easy to clean since milk does not enter the tubing. This is a complete lifesaver and puts my mind at ease as I know the chances of unwanted bacteria are so much lower. The settings on this pump are very user friendly with big, easy-to-see buttons. However, the only reason I did give this pump four stars is because it does not have some of the finesse to the settings that some other pumps have, and because I couldn't slow the cycle length down, I did get slightly less milk output than other times But since this pump is replacing my hand-pump (thanks to the battery pack!), I wasn't concerned.
If you pump a lot at work or travel place to place often, then look no further, because this pump was made for you! The sleek carrying bag fit everything so nicely, which was a huge bonus. This would be a great purchase for any mom or mom-to-be! So excited that the Stellar Product Testing Panel provided me with this luxury pump.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 28, 2020
Thanks for the positive feedback! We're so happy to know that you have enjoyed using our Pump in Style Advanced with MaxFlow!
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