Avent Single Electric Breast Pump SCF396/11
Portable and Silent, Plus…
16/11/2021 22:36
Wow, I certainly did not expect the Philips Avent pump to be so gentle and silent, let alone pretty! In fact, I was leaning back and pumping while watching TV, it was so comfortable that 30 minutes flew by like that - this is certainly a gamechanger.
I currently own a breast pump set from a popular competitor brand which I thought was light, but holding the Philips Avent Pump in my hand felt like a complete upgrade. It was prettier, modern and much lighter. I was curious and weighed it; the Philips Avent Pump was 274g while the competitor brand was 370g! Does not sound like a huge difference, but trust me, the extra 96g counts!
The best part of the pump has to be the one-size-fits-all flange. Usually, I would need to change flanges for my left and right sides. But this was comfortable on both sides and it really reduces the guesswork required on 'what is my flange size' especially for new mothers like myself. This means that I have one less flange to wash and sterilize (every little bit of washing counts)! The pump was easy to use so I did not need a manual to figure out how to operate it. Just note that you can't adjust the frequency of the suction, but you are able to adjust the strength of the suction. Compared to other competitor brands, the Philips Avent pump was really gentle and silent even on the highest setting. The gentle expression meant that it took longer to empty the breast but it did so in a more delicate manner.
The Philips Avent milk bottle is attached to the pump so after pumping, you can put on the appropriate teats to immediately feed your child. However if you are looking to store the breastmilk, I found myself having to transfer it into a proper storage cup / bag as the milk bottle did not come with an appropriate storage cover.
Personally, the pump has changed my perspective that stronger suction is better. In fact, the gentle expression has made breastmilk pumping much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this to all mothers and do invest in the dual pump instead, it will save time!
thechew
Singapore , Singapur
Age: 34
Gender: Female