Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag

The Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag is a serious pump with all the accessories to make pumping convenient.

Consumer Reviews of the Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag

The included cooler is a big plus as it makes storage a breeze without having to store your baby’s milk in the workplace refrigerator.

Besides having a great reputation with lactation consultants, it also receives rave reviews from consumers who aren’t afraid to tell you what they like or dislike.  There are however some things to be aware of with this pump and they are pointed out in the review.

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Features of the Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag

• High End Pump
• Included Bag and Cooler
• Everything You Need

High End Pump

The Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag has a pretty decent pump.  It is powered by batteries (8 AA sold separately), Car Adapter (sold separately) or by plugging it in, so you can use it anywhere you feel comfortable.

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This pump is meant for daily pumping so it will last longer than occasional use pumps.

The Medela Pump however is a OPEN CIRCUIT style pump.  This means that its possible for the milk to back up in the lines and into the pump.  This means you need to watch for mold growth.

The pump has a SINGLE control for speed and suction vs. two separate controls.

Pump In Style Advanced breastpumps have exclusive 2-Phase Expression technology that mimics a baby’s natural nursing pattern

The Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag is a double pump, so you can expression both breast at the same time.

Includes SoftFit™ breastshields for massaging comfort.  Best to have a Lactation Consultant measure your nipples to ensure proper fit.  Many woman don’t do this and it affects both the comfort and quantity of milk expressed.

Included Bag and Cooler

The Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag includes both a Metro Bag and a Cooler Bag.

The Metro bag is big enough to include all the pump equipment and the cooler bag, and looks pretty stylish. In addition to the storage room inside, the bag has mesh compartments on the outside making it very handy.

The cooler bag is great and comes with a refreezeable ice like cradle like for coke cans to keep your milk cold for a full 12 hours.

However the bag does have its flaws.  Namely the flap magnetic closure is not adequate to keep the bad closed when loaded.  Consequently the contents of the bag can be viewed by everyone you walk by, and most women would rather others didn’t know they are carrying around a breast pump.

Another flaw is the strap, it could be longer, and have a slip resistant piece at shoulder level to keep the strap from sliding off or to be constantly readjusted while walking.

Everything you Need

The Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag comes with loads of accessories:

• Multi-purpose messenger bag
• Battery pack (8 AA batteries not included)
• Removable cooler carrier
• 4 -- 5 oz breastmilk bottles, lids & travel cap
• Wide base slow flow nipple
• 2 -- 24 mm SoftFit™ breastshields
• 2 valves
• 4 membranes
• Contoured ice pack
• Mesh storage bags
• Removable work surface
• Breastfeeding Information Guide
• Instructions

Pros and Cons of the Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag

Pros

The Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump is a hardy pump made for daily pumping.  Its quiet enough to be considered discreet but not as quiet as the company would have you to believe.

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Medela 9V Vehicle Lighter Adapter

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Its handy in respect that you can use it anywhere thanks to the 3 way power source, batteries, plug-in or optional car adapter.  And that unlike the Backpack version the pump is not sewn into the bag so its easy to take out and use.

They provide a clean pumping work surface which is a great feature for keeping things clean.

Parts which Milk flow through are BPA Free

Double Pump so its quicker, and incorporates their 2-Phase Expression® technology which is suppose to speed up the process at maximum levels, but really it seems to depend on the individual as much as anything.

Good Customer Service

Cons

Its an open system so the Milk can back up the tubes and into the motor.  Because its an open system your more subject-able to mold growth and the tubes need to be cleaned well and dried very well.

Its heavy, which you would expect from a more powerful daily pumping motor.

Again the bag doesn’t close properly and lacks a slip pad in the strap.

Its Pricy.

Final Thoughts on the Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump with Metro Bag

There is no doubt this is a good pump and comes highly recommended by medical staff and many, many consumers who have purchased it in the past.

While we recommend the pump, we also remind you its an open system, and needs to be cleaned and dried very well.  But were sure that if you get this pump you’ll be happy for years to come.