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| Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump | 
 enlarge | Brand: Medela
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $31.50
You Save: $3.49 (10%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 1022
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 5
MPN: 67186
Model: 67186
UPC: 020451671864
EAN: 0020451671864
ASIN: B0006HBS1M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Manual breast pump | | • | Uses natural expression pumping for maximum milk flow | | • | Swivel handle for maximum milk flow and flexibility |
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Product Description
Feels more like your baby than any other manual pump. The only manual pump with breakthrough 2-Phase Expression pumping for maximum milk flow. First researched and developed for hospital breastpumps, 2-Phase Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics your babys nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes.Includes: 1 Harmony pump, 1 softfit breastshield, 2 5oz. containers with lids, 1 bottle stand, Instructions and Breastfeeding Information GuideNo batteries required
Amazon.com Product Description
The Harmony breast pump from Medela is a truly innovative manual pump featuring breakthrough two-phase expression pumping for convenience and efficiency. Safe for the collection, storage and feeding of breast milk, the Harmony blends quiet, effective pumping with ease, true comfort and optimum convenience.  | The Medela Harmony Breast Pump offers: - Fully manual operation so there is no worry about dead batteries.
- SoftFit breast shield massages for maximum comfort.
- All parts that come into contact with the milk are BPA/DEHP-free for purity.
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The Swing's compact size makes it easy to pump wherever you are. View larger. | Gentle Comfort
Designed to provide gentle comfort, the Harmony includes several features to help make pumping a more enjoyable experience. First, the contoured, ergonomically designed handle fits easily in your hand. The handle also swivels, giving you the freedom to position your hand and then pump more comfortably on each breast. The Harmony also comes with a SoftFit breast shield to softly massage the breast while you pump. Two-Phase Expression Technology
Designed to feel more like your baby than any other manual pump, the Harmony features two-phase expression technology, an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby's natural nursing rhythm. This system works in two modes: the simulation mode and the expression mode. The simulation mode simulates your baby's initial rapid sucking to start your milk flowing, while the expression mode simulates your baby's slower, deeper suckling to express your milk gently yet efficiently. These modes work together to make pumping a quick and painless process. Convenient, Safe and User-Friendly Design
Medela knows that busy moms don't have the time or patience to struggle with complicated parts or to wait for the pump to stimulate milk flow. That's why the Harmony is designed for faster let-down. Additionally, this one-piece unit features fewer pieces to assemble and clean than traditional manual pumps, making it a snap to start pumping when and where you need to. Most importantly, the Harmony is a safe and sanitary way to provide your baby with healthy breast milk--all parts that come into contact with breast milk are 100-percent BPA/DEHP free. For added convenience, this pump is also upgradeable to electric pumping with the use of the Symphony or the Lactina conversion kits (not included), and it is backed with a 30-day limited warranty. About Medela
Founded in 1961 in Zug, Switzerland by Olle Larsson, Medela is committed to supporting the WHO Code's depiction of breastfeeding and breast milk as the optimal nutrition for the growth, development and health of babies. The company believes it is their obligation to offer a complete solution, "from breast to belly," of high quality products that enable mothers to provide the optimum nutrition of breast milk to their babies. Today, Medela's primary focus remains to help moms successfully breast feed their babies as long as they wish. This goal lies at the heart of every product the company develops. What's in the Box
One SoftFit breast shield, one container stand, two five-ounce containers, two lids, Breastfeeding Information Guide and Instruction Manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 87 more reviews...
 Probably the better of manual pumps out there September 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a working mom who returned to work after my son was just one month. My son was exclusively breastfed and I wanted to continue pumping at work. I intend to breastfeed him for a year. I have the Medela In Style electric double pump and it works very well for at home use. I don't bring it to work because it would be too noisy and inconvenient to use. I used the Medela Harmony pump and used it for about 1.5 months and then it stopped working because it lost suction. I think it had something to do with the suction in the handle. After detaching it for washing and sterilization it just wouldn't suction in the same way. I bought another one and the same thing happened about 4 weeks later...no suction. I used my pump quite often...3x per day 5 days a week. I decided to try the Avent Isis manual pump and I can tell you I will definitely be returning to the Medela Harmony! The Harmony is quieter and gets the expression going more quickly. Unlike the Isis the milk doesn't back up so that your hunching over awkwardly to get the milk into the cup while it makes this loud,squishy, indiscreet noise. I can stand upright comfortably with the Harmony. The Harmony pump handle has more room for greater expression upon each pump. The Harmony is smaller and has fewer pieces that need connecting and then unscrewing. The other terrible thing about he Avent Isis is that I fear that the piece that connects the bottle to the pump is going to come undone (since it doesn't screw on tightly) and have breastmilk spill all over. I have hold it in place while I pump....very annoying and uncomfortable. I've used the Avent for a short while and am already planning to buy another Harmony...I'll talk to Medela & find out whether I'm doing something wrong or whether it's caused from my frequent use. If you're going to choose a hand pump choose Medela Harmony. Hope the review was helpful!
 REALLY GREAT MANUAL PUMP!!! September 9, 2008
I own Medela's Pump in Style Electric BreastPump, use and like it a lot, but I needed to buy a small one for travel - so I got Medela Harmony manual breastpump. It works as well as my electric one, and I think that I got milk flow even faster. The best part - I can control pumping at my comfort level, which is awesome!
I do not think it is the best option if you have to pump a lot, but for occasional job it is great. I did read reviews for different pumps everywhere before I picked this one, and I'm very happy with it. Easy to assemble, no leaks, comfortable, does excellent job! Very lightweight, so I do not have to drag my big electric one around (I travel a bit).
I wish I got it sooner!
Great for moms! September 2, 2008
My wife and I bought this pump after coming home from the hospital and using a hospital grade electric pump. We had rented an electric one from a local pharmacy as well, which did not work half as well as the Medela Harmony did. She is able to pump 4 oz. in about 15 minutes and it has worked VERY well so far. I would recommend this others who need a pump but do not want to spend the bucks on a new electric one. This works just as well.
Great for Moms who pump to get some time away! August 31, 2008
This pump is great for when I want to stock up a few ounces of milk so I can have the afternoon to myself. I just freeze some milk and my husband can take care of the baby! I wouldn't recommend it for someone who has to go back to work, because it's a single pump and an electric one would get the job done so much faster!
great pump, even for daily use August 26, 2008
I am a 1st time mom and breast feeding full time so did not want to invest in an expensive pump as I expected to only need to use it a couple of times a week or so. But I find it so easy and comfortable and quick that I use it every day (so that my husband can do the last feed of the evening). I realise I do have a fast let down but to give an idea, it typically takes me less than 10 minutes or so to express 3 oz of milk per breast. After about 7 weeks the suction had suddenly disappeared and on closer inspection the O-ring had come off the handle. I called Medela customer service and they were very helpful in sending me a couple of replacement o-rings at no charge (since they are a very specific size). It has been working perfectly again ever since. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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