The only manual pump with breakthrough Natural Expression pumping for maximum milk flow. Natural Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby's nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes. Let-down Mode?Simulates your baby's initial rapid suckling to initiate faster milk flow or ?let-down.? Expression Mode?Simulates your baby's slower, deeper suckling for maximum milk flow in less time. First and only manual pump with Natural Expression pumping designed for faster let-down and milk flow - the Ergonomic swivel handle for maximum comfort and flexibility - Easier assembly and cleaning?fewer parts than other manual pumps - Compatible with most standard baby bottles - No batteries required. Includes: one Harmony pump, one SoftFit Breastshield, two 5oz. containers with lids, one bottle stand, instructions and a Breastfeeding Information Guide. Please Note: Due to sanitary restrictions, this product is NOT returnable. Includes: one Harmony pump, one SoftFit Breastshield, two 5oz. containers with lids, one bottle stand, instructions and a Breastfeeding Information Guide.
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Product Length:
9.0 inches
Product Width:
4.0 inches
Product Height:
8.0 inches
Product Weight:
1.5 pounds
Package Length:
8.9 inches
Package Width:
7.4 inches
Package Height:
3.6 inches
Package Weight:
0.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 267 reviews
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Harmony Manual Breastpump by Medela #67186
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645 of 651 found the following review helpful:
Easy to use hand pump! Apr 14, 2005
By Lauren A. I am a first time mom and I exclusively breastfeed my 3 month old. I have a Medela Pump in Style Advanced, which I love for work. However it isn't that convenient for at home use and travel. For one, the Pump in Style has a lot of parts and tubing that need to be connected. You need to plug it in - or use a TON of batteries. It is heavy and it is loud. I first noticed that I needed a manual pump when my husband and I made two plane trips with the baby. I didn't want to drag the pump along with all of the other baby equipment I needed so I left it home. I brought the bicycle pump style manual pump that Medela includes with the pump in style. I managed to get a full bottle fairly easily, but the pump really tired my arms out and it was loud. So I began shopping for an easy to use manual pump. I heard a lot about the Avent Isis, but not much about any other pump. While online, I came across this Medela Pump and decided to give it a try for a few reasons:
(1) The Isis has a lot of parts and reviewers say it is a pain to clean. The Harmony has fewer parts making it easier to clean. (2) We don't use Avent bottles, we use Dr. Browns. The Dr. Brown's bottles we already have (narrow neck) fit right onto the Medela pumps. (3) The Harmony takes the same parts as the Pump in Style so no need to worry about keeping two sets of replacement parts.
I have used the pump a few times so far and it has been great. I easily can fill one of the Medela bottles they include with the pump (they include 2) and it is so easy and quiet to use. I can use it anywhere. Since the handle swivels and you can pump one handed, it can also be used while you nurse your baby. I haven't done that yet with this pump, but I tried it with the other manual I have and I can tell that it will be MUCH easier with the Harmony. Since there are so few parts to clean and I don't need to plug in and play with tubing, pumping at home is less of a hassle. Plus, you can easily throw this pump into a purse, along with a small cooler pack to take with you. No need to look for a place to set up a huge electric pump!
If you notice you don't get much suction or you have lost suction, be sure to take the pump apart and make sure everything is aligned properly. Make sure the membrane is firmly pressed into the valve. Also in the handle, there is a silicone insert with a yellow oval valve inside. Make sure that the yellow oval is properly aligned with the silicone insert.
In any case, I definitely recommend this pump for at home use and as a supplement to the Pump in Style. It is so easy to use, quiet, and compact for travel.
EDITED TO ADD: I just had a problem with my harmony - the tiny white rubber ring, necessary to create suction, broke off from the handle. I called customer service and they are sending me four replacement rings at no charge. Medela was very nice about it and easy to deal with.
ANOTHER UPDATE: I have now had my harmony for 4 months. At this point, I would lower my rating to 4 stars. It still is an effective pump, but I am not fully satisfied with the quality. Mid-use, the stem on the handle completely snapped off. However, Medela customer service was great - rather than simply replacing the faulty part, Medela sent me a brand new pump at no charge. They seem to have corrected some design flaws in the new pump - the stem on my new pump is now MUCH shorter, so I don't think the stem will snap off like it did on the original pump I bought. Only time will tell if the redesigned Medela Harmony is of better quality.
130 of 131 found the following review helpful:
Great manual pump May 24, 2005
By a mommy of one I got this pump for free at the hospital. I also have an electric one which I bought that is great, but this one stayed in the nursery and was great for relieving engorgement in the middle of the night, or when I need a little more out than the baby took. I could also use it while walking around the house which I couldnt do with my electric one. It was pretty powerful too - could get a whole feeding in a few minutes. It is also easy to clean.
76 of 76 found the following review helpful:
Gentle and Effective Jun 02, 2005
By Holly G I was looking for a manual pump so that I could pump maybe one or two bottles a day. After reading the reviews, I tried the Avent Isis. I had terrible luck with it. I could never get consistent suction, and when I did, it was uncomfortable. I used the Avent for a week, and never pumped more than an ounce and a half at a time.
So I tried the Medela Harmony, and I love it! The first time I used it, I pumped 2 ounces in a matter of minutes, and the suction is totally comfortable. Unlike the Avent, it's easy to use with one hand, so I can nurse my daughter on one side and pump the other side. And there are fewer parts than the Isis, so it's easy to clean. Another big plus: the Dr. Brown's bottles fit this pump, so I can pump directly into the bottle, instead of transferring from one container to another. After using the Harmony for just 4 days, I can easily pump a 4 ounce bottle in less than 10 minutes.
62 of 65 found the following review helpful:
Satisfied with this product Aug 30, 2005
By Mama Amani
"Snehalatha16"
Everyone's breastfeeding experience is unique, similarly every mother's pumping experience is different, I can only really speak for myself: This pump served its purpose for me. I am a stay at home mom and so I primarily nurse my infant but I know that just like any other mother I needed to express my milk daily in order to avoid/relieve engorgement and also to build up some milk storage for occasions of momentary seperation from my child. In the beginning I found the pump painful to use but it was only because I was suffering from sore nipples, but this discomfort gradually subsided the more I pumped. Also I was suprised at how slow it worked and how tired my hands got from pumping, but I stuck with it and became really good at using at it. Early on I could only pump 2 ounces in 10-15 minutes, but once my milk supply was established I was pumping 6 ounces in 20-30 minutes. I found it really convenient to use because like other mothers I like its compact, easy to clean and assemble nature. I received this pump free at the hospital but I would still highly recommend it other *stay at home* mothers to atleast try it out esp. since you are only investing $30-40 for this product (and in stark comparison to other pumps this is a small price to pay for the benefits you will receive from this product). If you are dissatisfied with it then hey you only blew a few bucks right? But anyways if you are patient and use it right I believe you won't be disappointed. However if you are working mother you may want to look into buying the more expensive "pump in style" medela but this might be useful as a portable supplement.
35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
great companion to the pump-in-style May 23, 2005
By Harriet Vane I needed a small, manual pump in addition to my pump-in-style advanced for taken to all day seminars, etc.--places I don't want to lug the big pump.
I was somewhat hesitant because of the lack of reviews and almost bought the Isis. I'm so glad I didn't!! It works great, I get a large amount of milk, and a HUGE plus--the collection bottles, membranes and shields are interchangeable with my full-size electric pump.
It is very comfortable to use and there aren't too many parts to clean. If you already have a medela electric pump, this is a great addition.
Very occasionally while pumping the pump loses suction. If that happens, make sure the oval parts in the handle lines up as in the instructions, each time it's happened to me, I've noticed I didn't have the parts straight in the handle.
based on 267 reviews
Easy to use hand pump! Apr 14, 2005
By Lauren A.
Satisfied with this product Aug 30, 2005
By Mama Amani
"Snehalatha16"
