Philips AVENT Isis iQ UNO

I truly don't even know how to begin singing enough praise about this breast pump, so beware this is a long one!

I have to be honest, I purchased this on a whim because I was going to buy the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. The only reason I didn't was because the salesgirl at Babies R Us told me this was a much better pump for a more reasonable price. I had to agree!

The only thing that made me nervous about this purchase was the fact that with my first child I used the manual Avent and had many traumatic experiences. What I mean is, I literally would cry each time I had to pump. I would sit down for the task all geared up and would get 3-4 oz out of both breasts combined, but it took 1 hour. I absolutely loathed pumping and got an upset stomach just thinking about it. Therefore, I just wasn't sure that this pump would have enough "juice" in it to do the trick.

Well, let me tell you, THIS PUMP IS AMAZING! The day I got home from the...Read more

WOW! I'm in love with my new pump!! My first child was born 3 months early and I had to pump full time for her. Every single electric I tired hurt and pulled and I got no milk. I used my Avent Isis Manual at the time and got a lot more milk pumping full time from my manula than from any electric. So when I saw they came out with an electric, I was thrilled!

I'm breastfeeding my second child but like to pump so he can have bottles. After my last experience with pumps, I will NEVER use anything other than Avent but using a manual every day for months on end gets tiring. My Uno works just as well, even better, than the manual! I love the battery pack so I don't have to be near an outlet, and I love that I can use it manually if I want to. I'm getting so much milk in such a small amount of time. Cleaning and taking care of it is just as easy as with the manual. Way to go Avent!

After reading these reviews online, I decided to buy this pump since it seemed like everyone who tried it really liked it. For $150, it is a total ripoff, and didn't work for me at all. It would take me 45 minutes to get more than two ounces, very much hurt my nipples, and was overall a giant disappointment.

My suggestion to anyone looking to buy a pump is: RENT ONE FIRST. See what works for you before you buy ANYTHING. I ended up renting one and am now shelling out the $300 to get the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. I have now spent $150 on the Avent (down the toilet), $60 on the rental, and now I am going to have to buy a brand new pump for $300. The ironic thing is, I bought this one to save myself money as it seemed like a good deal for an electric pump. What a waste!

What I have learned about this pump is that it is great for women to whom manual expression of milk comes very easily. If that isn't you, DON'T BUY THIS PUMP!