[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using this Tommee Tippee double breast pump for a week now and overall I would rate this as a 4 out of 5 star product. It’s a solid option for anyone looking for a standard electric double breast pump (not hands free). The positives of this pump are that it does a great job expressing milk efficiently, I love the silicone flange petals that gently massage whilst pumping, I think this definitely helped stimulate more milk flow during pumping. It’s very quiet compared to others. Unlike many other pumps on the market, this pump comes with flange inserts already included, which I think is a huge bonus considering I always found this to be an extra expense with other pumps that just have
the standard 24mm. It’s very easy to take apart and clean. The biggest positive for me personally was how gentle it was considering the efficiency, after a 45 minute pumping session, my nipples didn’t feel sore or tender in any way, the silicone flange petals combined with the express mode suction power were perfect for ensuring consistent flow and comfort. However, there are a few downsides. If you’re not using a pumping bra, the controls are quite tricky to operate when using it as a double pump, especially mid-session when you don’t want to disrupt positioning. The flange inserts all come in one box and aren’t clearly numbered which makes it frustrating to quickly identify the right size as you have to compare them all. The battery life didn’t live up to expectations - after a full charge my pump lasted 58 minutes and not the stated 90, however this may have been due to using on max suction power. It’s definitely not as portable as a hands free pump due to all the components, and the battery charge not lasting very long on full power. One of my pumps also seems to be holding the flange insert very well but the other the flange insert seems a tad too big and it pushes itself out over time, I think this may be a slight pump defect of mine rather than a bigger issue as one of mine is absolutely fine. Despite these slight issues, it’s still a reliable and effective pump overall and I’d recommend it with those considerations in mind.
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