The First Years - Easy Comfort Manual Breast Pump

This is a good pump to make an occasional bottle for your baby. I have tried the Isis, and this works in about the same way. It is very simple to use, and there is no pain involved because you control the suction with the handle. On the plus side, there aren't as many pieces to deal with as the Isis and it is very simple to put together. On the flip side, the first time I used it milk did get in the handle, causing suction to decrease but thanks to the previous reviews of this product on Amazon, I immediately knew how to correct the problem. As other reviewers have said, you simply open up the handle and dry the milk out. The second time I used this pump, I was careful not to tip the pump and did not have any problems with milk getting into the handle. I also want to add that the Isis bottles do not work interchangeably with this pump. You will need to transfer the milk into storage bags or bottles to store or to feed your baby.

If you have to pump on a daily basis, you'd...Read more

I bought this pump for using at work and for taking on a vacation. It was extremely convenient, and I loved using it!! That's why I was so disappointed when I started having some problems with the suction. Because of my previous success, I wasn't ready to give up on it and called the First Years Parent Service for help. Their customer service was awesome and they talked me through a cleaning process which brought my suction back to life!!
To save other moms (who might be having the same problem) a phone call, here's what they told me. I took notes, so for anyone interested:

-To check for milk in pumping mechanism/to clean the inside of the pump; twist the blue rim to take off the top. Then flip it over and line the little blue hole up with the middle of the handle and pull the two pieces apart. Then I just took out the clear plastic part and handwashed the inside parts of the pump separately.
-To put back together; place the clear plastic part back...Read more

I should have read the reviews before buying this pump. I needed something to relieve engorgment in the mornings and to make it easier for my baby to latch onto over full breasts, and this was cheap. What a mistake - the other reviewers are right. This was is a horribly designed pump. It works great the first time you use it, then it looses suction. We found out the a part inside is easily broken by just pushing down on the lever during normal use! Once this part breaks it is virtually impossible for it to work properly. I bought the medela harmony for only 15 bucks more. It is a MUCH better pump. It has a great design, soft breast shields and two suction options (let down and normal) - and it's still a manual pump! Also, I like that if a part is lost or broken you can easily pick up replacements at babies r us - not that you need them. I've used mine everyday since we bought it and it still works perfectly. Spend the extra 15 dollars and get the medela instead. The easy...Read more