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Medela - Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Breast Pump - Gray
Average customer rating
2.3
(41 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 41 reviews
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1 Star
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29%of customers recommend this product.
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12 out of
41)
Customer Reviews for Medela - Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Breast Pump - Gray
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
Customer Rating
3
Does what it’s supposed to
on January 3, 2023
Posted by: Shack
from TO
Some of the plastic attachments are a little sensitive. For the price I would’ve expected slightly better quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
C’est la cadilllac des tires- lait!
on December 30, 2022
Posted by: Cathy
from Quebec
Ma fille est satisfaite à 100% Facile à utiliser et avec des commodités. Je le recommande fortement. Merci
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
1
Keep shopping
on November 9, 2022
Posted by: Disappointed
from Ottawa, Ontario
Like
-worked well for four weeks
-worked well for four weeks
Dislike
-this set comes with a giant polyester carrying bag but does not come with bottle collars or nipples (oversight on Medela's part, failing to account for the milk needing to go into an infant after pumping it into bottles). At least the bottles and apparatus have a big bag to sit in while the baby goes hungry
-added investment required; needed to purchase new bottle set because it was the only way to get collars and nipples
-flex connector heads stopped sealing after only four weeks
-have to clutch hands tightly around suction units or they won't function (not hands-free since week four)
-added investment required; purchased new seals which did not remedy suction issue
-contacted Medela customer service to see if they would honor 90 day warranty and no response back
-the faceplate was also loose within 6 weeks
-this set comes with a giant polyester carrying bag but does not come with bottle collars or nipples (oversight on Medela's part, failing to account for the milk needing to go into an infant after pumping it into bottles). At least the bottles and apparatus have a big bag to sit in while the baby goes hungry
-added investment required; needed to purchase new bottle set because it was the only way to get collars and nipples
-flex connector heads stopped sealing after only four weeks
-have to clutch hands tightly around suction units or they won't function (not hands-free since week four)
-added investment required; purchased new seals which did not remedy suction issue
-contacted Medela customer service to see if they would honor 90 day warranty and no response back
-the faceplate was also loose within 6 weeks
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
2
The pump itself is great
on May 12, 2022
Posted by: Exclusive pumper
from Halifax
The Medela freestyle flex pump is working great, although the PersonalFit Flex Connectors aren’t working that well for me. They have been making a burping sound and don’t always suction great, I can hear air leaking when the pump suction starts. I have multiple sets but after one month of using them this started which is unfortunate considering the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
Cela a changé ma vie de maman!
on April 13, 2022
Posted by: Lydiane
from Québec
J'ai acheté ce tire-lait récemment et cela a changé ma vie de maman! Je me sens tellement plus libre de mes mouvements! Je peux partir en ski, en refuge, en randonnée et tirer mon lait partout, peu importe s'il y a de l'électricité ou non! À la maison, ça me permet de préparer mon déjeuner, de jouer avec ma fille ou de partir une brassée de lavage, tout ça en tirant mon lait! La batterie dure environ 2 heures, ce qui est largement suffisant pour faire 2 jours complets à tirer mon lait. Je suis aussi très impressionnée par la légèreté et le côté compact du tire-lait. Ça s'apporte partout! Un produit de haute qualité que je ne peux plus me passer!! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
1
Expensive and not hands free
on February 26, 2022
Posted by: ajal
from Manitoba
Doesn’t work well. Not hands free. Only pro if you want portable but battery doesn’t last long. Expensive just for the brand name. Confusing to use. Impossible to dry tubing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca