Customer reviews from bestbuy-ca
Medela - Freestyle Flex - Yellow
Average customer rating
2.8
(23 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 23 reviews
5 Stars
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1 Star
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48%of customers recommend this product.
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11 out of
23)
Customer Reviews for Medela - Freestyle Flex - Yellow
Customer Rating
1
Used product was sent to me!
on December 10, 2023
Posted by: Mae
from Toronto
I was extremely excited to receive this product because I read so many good reviews. I’m a first time mom so purchasing this was a big deal. Anyway, when I received the package, I noticed that when I was opening the box there’s a sticker that says “ do not remove sticker” or something. But I noticed that there was a layer of clear sticker on top of that sticker. Basically someone had already opened the box. I continue to look inside and there was HAIR! At first I thought maybe it was my hair but it was in between the products! I was sooo disgusting. Also, the bottles that came with it, i noticed there was water marks! I was extremely upset! It was clearly used by someone else. Why would they resell this product to anyone??? It’s so unhygienic and expensive! I’m so disappointed.
I did end up exchanging this product at the best buy near my house with a brand new one. Thank god it was unused and seemed alright.
I did end up exchanging this product at the best buy near my house with a brand new one. Thank god it was unused and seemed alright.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
Best portable pump
on October 28, 2023
Posted by: Tiara
from Ottawa
Having the ability to get my toddler breakfast, brush my teeth, make a coffee while pumping has made my pumping journey that much easier.
I highly recommend this pump especially if your supply is already established.
I have drove home while pumping and the wearable pumps make it discreet and easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
Highly recommend
on July 14, 2023
Posted by: Julia
from Toronto
I bought this after my cheap Amazon pump broke. I should have splurged and bought it from the start. No pump that I’ve used compares to this one. Full pump in 8 minutes, painless and connects via Bluetooth to phone for easy tracking. This pump has also helped increase my supply and my milk isn’t as watery as it used to be with my previous pump. BUY IT
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
1
Terrible. Just terrible.
on April 23, 2023
Posted by: G
from Canada
This pump is just nothing but terrible. Gave me more clogged ducts than breastmilk! The suction is a joke, even when you set it on the highest setting it still barely gets milk out. I bought this so I can double pump but it can’t even be used normally as a double pump bc one side just doesn’t do the job, it barely extracts any milk. It’s ok if you use it as a single pump, which defeats the purpose of getting a double pump! It’s bc of this pump that my breastfeeding journey was cut short bc I keep getting clogged ducts as I never really empty my breast using this pump. I hv to manually express it even after 30 mins of pumping. Just terrible Medela, terrible.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
4
Good for portability
on April 8, 2023
Posted by: S
from Ontario
Light weight pump overall and quiet which is good. However, the suction is not as good as the Sonata. But it does the job for a pump on-the-go & pumping at work
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
1
The suction doesn’t work on both sides!
on February 11, 2023
Posted by: Aysan
from Canada
I had medela freestyle before and was happy with the product. Got the freestyle flex two weeks ago from Best Buy as it was told to be lighter and stronger than it’s previous version. The product is broken. After turning on the pump, the suction on one side drops to nothing after a second. It is basically useless. I tried this on battery and while connected to power. It’s really frustrating when you have few minutes in between your work to pump and then having a very poor quality product which is not doing what it’s supposed to do!!! Very disappointed after spending $500 on something that is useless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
4
An Upgrade
on January 13, 2023
Posted by: Mare
from toronto
I was using the Medela Sonata my sisters had and wanted something smaller and lighter since my newborn was a preemie and not latching for the first month. This model has been an upgrade. I can put it in my baby bag, I don't have spill issues like I did with the sonata, lifting and holding baby are much easier with how compact this pump is. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
2
Very misleading as a product. Not made well for wo
on January 6, 2023
Posted by: Renata
from Etobicoke
I've been using this product for 4 months now. The pump itself as a machine works well no complaints but I'll tell you that as an exclusive pumper this machine did not make my life easier and made pumping a drag.
You'll need a specific flange for your size. Medela only makes 3 sizes and most women do not fit these. So if you're like me you'll need to buy off market. I had to purchase 2 to get the right fit for me.
I got the Medela bra to be hands free and the pump and bottles hang off your breasts. I found this to be heavy and dragging my breasts down. Just plain uncomfortable. Even worse when you're moving around because pulling is happening.
You can barely do anything when wearing the pumps, especially the most important thing carry or pick up your baby. The pump and wires will be in the way if you're trying to pick up or carry your baby. If you don't have help at home and are pumping you'll have to take off your pump to pick up your baby unless you're just placing them away from your body elsewhere. The whole purpose of this product is to be mobile but you can barely do anything and the most important thing to carry for your child is also difficult while pumping 20 to 30 min at a time. This actually made motherhood more difficult for me and stressed me out having to pump but also ensuring the baby would be asleep or not need anything during this time. I'm not sure how this design is suitable for mothers as it does not add benefit to your day nor is it a comfortable design. I would not recommend and next time I'd try the bellababy to see if they're more comfortable at 1/4 of the price. This product is not worth the price tag.
You'll need a specific flange for your size. Medela only makes 3 sizes and most women do not fit these. So if you're like me you'll need to buy off market. I had to purchase 2 to get the right fit for me.
I got the Medela bra to be hands free and the pump and bottles hang off your breasts. I found this to be heavy and dragging my breasts down. Just plain uncomfortable. Even worse when you're moving around because pulling is happening.
You can barely do anything when wearing the pumps, especially the most important thing carry or pick up your baby. The pump and wires will be in the way if you're trying to pick up or carry your baby. If you don't have help at home and are pumping you'll have to take off your pump to pick up your baby unless you're just placing them away from your body elsewhere. The whole purpose of this product is to be mobile but you can barely do anything and the most important thing to carry for your child is also difficult while pumping 20 to 30 min at a time. This actually made motherhood more difficult for me and stressed me out having to pump but also ensuring the baby would be asleep or not need anything during this time. I'm not sure how this design is suitable for mothers as it does not add benefit to your day nor is it a comfortable design. I would not recommend and next time I'd try the bellababy to see if they're more comfortable at 1/4 of the price. This product is not worth the price tag.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca