Customer reviews from medela.com
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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349 out of
484)
Customer Reviews for Medela - Pump In Style with MaxFlow - white
Customer Rating
4
Compact and well designed but not a game changer
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: saflindley
from Minneapolis, MN
Gender:Female
I was given this breast pump to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I was a "just enougher" and had trouble finding a pump that worked for my first baby and was excited to try a new pump and see if the Medela Pump In Style with Max Flow would empty my breasts more effectively when pumping for my twin babies. In terms of the pump's design, there are some features that I really enjoyed and some things that could be improved upon. The pump itself is small and quiet. Its size makes it extremely easy to transport from room to room or to and from work. It also comes with a battery pack for use in the car, and a cooler bag with an ice pack, features that simplify on-the-go pumping! The backflow protector and valve are one single piece, and I appreciated being able to wash fewer pump parts and not having to hunt around for little missing valves. I also thought the flanges themselves were innovative: rather than being completely hard, they have a bit of cushion around the edge, which makes for a comfy fit. The kit comes with 21mm and 24mm flanges, which I appreciated, as I have had to purchase smaller flanges separately in the past. The flanges are also not perfectly circular, but rather oval, and are meant to be twisted in whichever direction is most comfortable to mama to encourages best milk flow. The part that connects the flange to the bottle is opaque, which I didn't care for, as I like to be able to see how my nipple is moving while pumping. Others might enjoy this feature, because it prevents you from being able to overly-focus on how your body is responding. The letdown setting of the pump automatically transitions to a stronger pull to express more milk after letdowns. You adjust the pump's suction with simple + and - buttons, but it was hard to know which level of suction you were using at any given time. This made it difficult for me to learn and remember my "go-to" settings. I was hoping this might be the pump that would finally make me feel more successful with pumping, but that wasn't the case. While this pump wasn't a game changer for me, it did work as well as other pumps have for my finicky breasts. There was clearly a lot of thoughtfulness put into its design, and it would be a good option for people whose breasts respond well to pumps and who are looking for a portable, strong pump for work or home.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 28, 2020
We truly appreciate your feedback! We've gone ahead and passed along your suggestions to our team responsible for continuous product improvements!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy and Comfortable to Use
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Siva P
from Portland,OR
I have used other breast pumps prior to testing this. In comparison, I am very happy with the Medela max flow breast pump.
The stand out feature is that it is very compact yet hospital performance grade pump. I particularly admire the efficient and minimalistic design that make it easy to use at work and on the go.
The silicon rim on the flanges makes the pump extremely comfortable to use without bruising or harming my skin in anyway. It extracts milk vey efficiently. The pre-programmed settings are very useful and takes the guesswork out. The clean up was a breeze, given the minimal number of parts and saved me a significant amount of time.
The only downside if any, is that its could have come with a rechargeable battery pack instead of the regular batteries placed in a battery pack.
I would highly recommend this as a great and useful product for moms on the go!
I would like to thank Stellar testing panel for sending this product. I have made to effort here to give my honest and unbiased opinion.
The stand out feature is that it is very compact yet hospital performance grade pump. I particularly admire the efficient and minimalistic design that make it easy to use at work and on the go.
The silicon rim on the flanges makes the pump extremely comfortable to use without bruising or harming my skin in anyway. It extracts milk vey efficiently. The pre-programmed settings are very useful and takes the guesswork out. The clean up was a breeze, given the minimal number of parts and saved me a significant amount of time.
The only downside if any, is that its could have come with a rechargeable battery pack instead of the regular batteries placed in a battery pack.
I would highly recommend this as a great and useful product for moms on the go!
I would like to thank Stellar testing panel for sending this product. I have made to effort here to give my honest and unbiased opinion.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 14, 2020
Hi Siva P--- Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
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Customer Rating
5
Pump in Style with Max Flow
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Julie H.
from Birmingham, AL
Gender:Female
This sleek Pump in Style with Max Flow breast pump is tiny and mighty. It made pumping a breeze and helped us create a nice milk supply for our freezer with hardly any effort. The settings were easy to navigate and I was able to quickly find a comfortable zone to express. The pump itself is easy to wipe down as needed. The breast shields and connectors are also simple to take apart for cleaning, they snap open and the membrane piece comes right out for easy access to clean everything thoroughly. The breast shield has soft edges that make it very comfortable to use during pumping. I love how surprisingly quiet this pump was during use. The carrier bag is a nice addition to keep everything together and perfect for pumping on the go—it even includes a battery power option and a cooler. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this breast pump.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 14, 2020
Hi Julie H--- Thanks for sharing your wonderful feedback!
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Customer Rating
4
Great and stylish pump
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Kinia1313
from Bartlett,Il
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very nice and stylish pump that I enjoy using, the efficiency of the pump is pretty good. I was able to pump the same amount of milk and sometimes even more than my original one, which made me feel relieved as my supply started to drop. But it does have some draw backs as I wish the pump had a screen for time and settings. I am able to find a comfortable setting but than each time I pump I cant figure out if it is the same one as I like to keep it same each time. As well as I have to keep using my phone to track time length as I am exclusive pump mom and need to make sure I stick to a time especially working. It is pretty easy to clean the parts and everything comes apart so thats great i love that its closed system, which is the best feature on the pump!! Especially since sometimes detaching tunes is a little struggle but no milk gets into tubes. It comes with lots of great accessories that help so much when your on the go and need to store your pump and milk like i do! Overall great pump but would love to see some adjustments.
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this breast pump
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 2, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! We've passed along your suggestions to our product managers. Have a great day!
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Customer Rating
5
Great, comfortable breast pump!
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Lindsay B.
I was given this breast pump to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I'd been using a pump I'd previously used for my first child (born in 2018) and didn't realize the pumping experience could be so different with a different model. The old one was one I'd received through my insurance, and was absolutely fine, but the Pump in Style with Max Flow has made pumping much more enjoyable and productive for me.
I believe it has helped me express more milk than I did with the old pump - the combination of the vibrations and the "sucking" power has been so effective. It is easy for me to adjust the power of the vacuum and the rubber seal around the cups is so much more comfortable than my old (fully plastic) pump.
It's really pretty easy to clean as well. Taking apart all the components is easy and washing is a breeze - of course, I wish it was just plug and go and all one piece for ultra-convenience, but you just assemble it in 3 steps and you're good to go. It's lightweight, looks good (not important but appreciated), can be used on the go or with an outlet, and has helped me feel prepared for my baby, which is the main thing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 14, 2020
HI Lindsay B.--- We're so happy to hear that you have found it convenient to use!
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Customer Rating
3
Small, portable and comfortable!
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: AlisonC
from Oklahoma
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a great, compact pump. It comes with everything you may need to begin your pumping journey. The pump itself is very compact with minimal buttons to confuse you. The flanges are very comfortable with cushions around the rim. It's also very nice that the pump comes with its own bag and ice pack/milk storage bag. I will say, once you have everything in the carrying bag, it is a tight fit to get it zipped up and literally nothing else will fit in it.
Unfortunately, this particular pump did not give me as much output as my previous pump. With the two flange sizes given, I am thinking I may need a different size so I will explore and see if a better fit will improve my output because I did notice that it is not as strong of a suction than my previous pump. Additionally, this pump is quite a bit louder than what I am used to. There is no denying what I am doing in my office now and I'm pretty sure you can hear the pump standing outside my door.
Overall, I liked how the pump contains everything you need for pumping on the go! I like the compact size, how lightweight it is and how comfortable the flanges are. I was happy to be given this to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel and would recommend to a friend.
Unfortunately, this particular pump did not give me as much output as my previous pump. With the two flange sizes given, I am thinking I may need a different size so I will explore and see if a better fit will improve my output because I did notice that it is not as strong of a suction than my previous pump. Additionally, this pump is quite a bit louder than what I am used to. There is no denying what I am doing in my office now and I'm pretty sure you can hear the pump standing outside my door.
Overall, I liked how the pump contains everything you need for pumping on the go! I like the compact size, how lightweight it is and how comfortable the flanges are. I was happy to be given this to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel and would recommend to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, October 23, 2020
Hi AlisonC--- Thanks for sharing your experience! We're sorry to hear the fit of the breast shields may not have been what you needed. If you haven't yet, please chat with us or call us at 1-800-435-8316 so that we can help determine the best size for you! When reaching out, just provide reference number 312562.
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Customer Rating
4
Easy to use and comfortable
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Greenville, SC
Gender:Female
I was really excited to try out the new Pump in Style with Max Flow (I took a picture when it arrived and used it within an hour of it arriving on my doorstep). This is the third pump I’ve used, and it’s been my favorite. The graduated suction that mimics baby’s nursing is more comfortable than the full pump and release cycle that other breast pumps have and the silicone breast flanges have been welcomed, too. I didn’t think they would make a big difference, but the experience (twice a day at this point) is much more comfortable than expected.
The “Y” tubing is a great improvement too. There have been times when I have much more milk to be expressed on one breast, and being to switch the suction from the bottle back into the tubing itself is so much easier than working with two tubes and cutting off the suction from the pump for one breast. Thanks, Medela!
I cannot say that this pump helped me to express more milk than my other pumps have. I found that my output was about the same. However, I do have another pump that mimics baby’s suckling, but the suction isn’t as great. I learned that the Max Flow would give me the same results as the other in the 1/2 to 2/3 the time it took with the other pump.
The accessories aren’t too shabby either - I really like the design of the cooler bag and ice pack that fits the shape of the bottles. We packed the bottles up nice and snug in it many times without having to worry about losing any milk because a bottle tipped over. The pump bag isn’t conspicuous as a pump bag and fits everything very nicely. I was able to try the battery pack, too. The convenience to pump in the car was great; however the contacts needed to be modified slightly so a connection to the batteries was fully made.
The only reason this pump doesn’t get a 5 star review from me is the design of the bottle connection to the pump. On my other pumps this connection is clear, so you can see what you’re expressing and how much is going into the bottle. I’ve relied on this to see how much milk I’m really getting out of each breast. This design is opaque and I can sort of tell how much I’m expressing by looking at the droplets into the bottles, but I don’t like it.
Overall, I’d recommend the Pump in Style Max Flow - it’s light, easy to use, small and inconspicuous. Thanks Stellar Product Panel for giving me a chance to check it out - I’m going to keep using it!!
The “Y” tubing is a great improvement too. There have been times when I have much more milk to be expressed on one breast, and being to switch the suction from the bottle back into the tubing itself is so much easier than working with two tubes and cutting off the suction from the pump for one breast. Thanks, Medela!
I cannot say that this pump helped me to express more milk than my other pumps have. I found that my output was about the same. However, I do have another pump that mimics baby’s suckling, but the suction isn’t as great. I learned that the Max Flow would give me the same results as the other in the 1/2 to 2/3 the time it took with the other pump.
The accessories aren’t too shabby either - I really like the design of the cooler bag and ice pack that fits the shape of the bottles. We packed the bottles up nice and snug in it many times without having to worry about losing any milk because a bottle tipped over. The pump bag isn’t conspicuous as a pump bag and fits everything very nicely. I was able to try the battery pack, too. The convenience to pump in the car was great; however the contacts needed to be modified slightly so a connection to the batteries was fully made.
The only reason this pump doesn’t get a 5 star review from me is the design of the bottle connection to the pump. On my other pumps this connection is clear, so you can see what you’re expressing and how much is going into the bottle. I’ve relied on this to see how much milk I’m really getting out of each breast. This design is opaque and I can sort of tell how much I’m expressing by looking at the droplets into the bottles, but I don’t like it.
Overall, I’d recommend the Pump in Style Max Flow - it’s light, easy to use, small and inconspicuous. Thanks Stellar Product Panel for giving me a chance to check it out - I’m going to keep using it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 3, 2020
We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to continuously improve upon our designs! We're happy to know that you enjoyed the convenience and comfort provide by our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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Customer Rating
4
Unassuming Breast Pump
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Alachua, FL
Gender:Female
The Pump in Style with Max Flow is very sleek and one would dare to say fashionable breast pump. This isn't my first rodeo with breast pumps and I am shocked at how much power it has with such a slim and sleek design. It easily fits in my bag and isn't obnoxiously loud like competitors. My only reason for not giving it a 5-star review is that the flanges that it comes with were too big and I ended up buying a smaller size. Thanks to the Stellar Product Panel for providing me with this pump to test out!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from medela.comBy Your Customer Solutions Team, November 3, 2020
Hi Madeline--- We're so happy to know that you enjoyed the sleek and efficient design of our Pump in Style with MaxFlow!
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