Pump it up! (Avent Isis Breast Pump)

Member Name: Claribella

Product:	Avent Isis Breast Pump
Date:	22/11/08 (90 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to use and put together.

Disadvantages: Fiddly bit that can get lost easily

After looking at many reviews and researching every breast pump going I decided that this one looked like it would suit me best.

It's a manual hand pump which enables you to express off your breast milk .

Mine came with a few Avent bottles attach directly onto the pump so you cn express straight into the bottle. You can also buy Avent pots which are attachable to this product too. They are pretty cheap and reusable so once I stopped expressing so much I used them as weaning pots.

It comes apart which makes it easy to sterilise and clean. I found it very easy to put together and before long I was doing it like a pro.

It has massage bumps on the bit that has contact with your breasts which is suppose to help them 'let down' better. This didn't seem to do much with my first son but works better this time around although that may be because my milk is ore free-flowing this time.

There is a particular bit of the pump that is quite small and I do easily misplace it but this must be a common problem because the pump comes with a few of them.

The aformentioned part can be quite fiddly and if it's not put into place properly then the pump won't work. I have noticed sometimes when I am pumping it will come loose and I need to fix it back into place before continuing.

I find the pump easy to use. I have quite long fingers so am able to pump easily but I'm pretty sure it would be a bit more difficult for people with smaller hands.
Some of my friends have complained that pumping hurts their nipples but I have not had any discomfort at all with this particular pump.
It's very good at emptying my breast and I find it very satisfying seeing a full bottle of milk that I have made all by myself:)

I would definately recommend this pump but if you have any problems with your hands then I would say to get a automatic pump because it can be hard work on your digits.

Summary: A great breast pump that I would highly recommend.