Medela bills themselves as the "CEO of breast pumps" and they backup their claim with their line of pumps that are good for any mother in any situation. From a smaller breast pump meant only for the nursery to a portable one for busy, on-the-go mothers, Medela has a model that is right for you.
For stay-at home mothers who won't need to be toting their Medela breast pump around, there is the Medela Harmony breast pump. This is a very basic model that has a hand pump. Most models today are electric for convenience, but those also require batteries and are much heavier.
This is a lightweight model that can be used at home on a desk or table. For house moms, there is also the single electric breast pump. This is just like the Harmony model of the Medela breast pumps, except that it is battery-operated and has easy button-touch technology.
If you wish to double your milk each time you pump, you can also try the Double Select Medela breast pump model. This is similar to the single electric breast pump in that it is battery operated and uses buttons to begin and end the electric pumping. The difference is that it has two breast shields that allow you to pump both breasts simultaneously. This means that you get milk from both breasts in half the time, allowing for you to spend more time with your little one and less time pumping.
Of course, there are plenty of Medela breast pump models for the working mother, or one who has other children and doesn't have time to slow down from her errands or other childrens' schedules. In fact, Medela has one of the best lines of portable breast pumps anywhere. If you have to return back to the work force, you can still pump while you are away and keep the milk fresh and ready for baby when you get home. The In Style original breast pump is a large set of all the tools necessary to pump away from home.
The In Style series of Medela breast pumps feature a single or two single electric pump(s) that has a bottle receptacle on the bottom. Once the bottle is full you can either cap it or put a nipple on it if you are going to be feeding the baby soon after you pump. Store the full bottle in the handy cooler pack that is included with your set. This pack keeps the bottle or bottles cool and fresh. The pump is either battery operated or some come with an A/C pack so you can plug in just in case you forgot the batteries or the batteries die.
The portable sets come with their own handy tote bag that perfectly fits everything, while also having a few extra pockets for things like keys, wallets and anything else you may need to take with you. There is also a small area on the inside flap that is meant for a picture of your baby. This taps into an age-old belief that seeing a picture of your child when you are away from him or her allows for easier, smoother pumping and more milk production.
The In Style model is so good that many moms use it for both home and work, making purchasing a Medela breast pump a great investment no matter what kind of lifestyle you lead. |
