Philips AVENT Isis On The Go Set
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Baby Products Reviews of Philips AVENT Isis On The Go Set
Customer Review: tricky at first, but worth the practice
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this pump after seeing the success a coworker had with the ISIS pump. I'm back to work full time and it has been working very well for me. I started pumping at about 3 weeks, and was very fustrated at first. It was tricky to figure out the timing and how much suction to use to get a good let down and milk flow. After a few calls to the Avent customer service line (who were wonderful, very helpful and patient), I was getting much better results. By the time I went back to work I had a very nice supply of milk in the freezer and was comfortable pumping at work.
Why I like it - 1) it's discrete, you can pump anywhere without the noise of an electic pump and the black case looks like any other professional bag a woman would carry 2) it's portable, It's small and light to carry around - even with a few bottles of milk. 3) it's easy - not only to pump with but assembly and cleaning are a breeze. I know a few reviews state that there are too many parts and it's hard to put together, but I can do it in 15 seconds flat 4) it's comfortable - I think any breastpump may be awkward to use at first, but compared to an electric pump I tried my nipples and breasts were much more comfortable with the ISIS pump
I think for the price, you can't beat it. Also the realm of accessories available is impressive. Avent has thought of every possible need you may have.
Customer Review: Worth your money!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This pump is a life saver! I was the Matron of Honor in my Best friend's wedding and had my mother-in-law watch my seven and a half month old daughter for 7hours while we were at the reception. After leaving my friend's house I realized I had forgotten my pump. Everyone was on their way to the hall and all the doors were locked! My pump is a Medela pump in style. I was in a panic because there was no way I could go so long with out pumping. I love my P.I.S. but there was no way I could pay so much to replace it for just one night, and I had never used a manual. We stopped at a Babies-R-Us on the way to the hall and I picked up this wonderful pump. I knew I wanted an Avent because I was told it was the best manual pump. I'm so glad I got it! It really is easy to assemble and use. I didn't even read the directions until after we got home and I still had no problem. I was really surprised at how fast I was able to express milk! I got the same amount of milk in the same amount of time as my Medela! And the Avent is MUCH better as far as price! It is also more comfortable because of the silicone cushion - feels much more natural. I think I may be using it from now on. The Medela was given to me used, so I won't feel bad about the cost : )!
Honestly, this manual pump is THE best. And the carrier it comes with fits a lot in it for such a small bag!
Customer Review: Great Pump for the Working Mom!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this as a shower gift and boy am I thankful! After I returned from the hospital and my milk came in, boy was I engorged!! I hadn't expected to have to use this until I actually went back to work, but I was hurtin bad and was so greatful I had this already. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have one yet-probably exploded!
I went back to work as my son turned 2 months old. I wanted to continue breastfeeding, and this has helped me do just that. I work in a small office with nothing but a handful of men...with one bathroom! So I didn't want an electric one where everyone could hear an odd humming sound coming from the closed door. With this one, I can discreetly pump in the bathroom for about 10 minutes. It expresses the milk pretty fast in my opinion and it doesn't really hurt. Maybe because my nipples are toughened up now. It's great to store the milk in if you need to or for the ride home. It keeps it at a good temperature until you can get to a refridgerator again (I don't use the cold packs).
All in all, this is a great breast pump set in every way.
Something else that is great is that I own the Avent Microwave Steam Sterilizer and it has slots especially for the Avent pump to click into-and Avent bottles. It only takes 4 minutes in the microwave to have everything sterilized. Awesome all the way around!
Customer Review: Great for occasional use - but not more
Summary: 4 Stars
This pump is good for pumping on occasion - but it takes too long for frequent use. It is difficult for me to express more than 2-3 oz at a time because my son has a healthy appetite and nurses every 2-2 1/2 hours. I don't have time in between to sit there and spend 10-15 minutes for only 3 oz. Especially when my kid will go through 6 - 8 oz at one stretch. There are not enough hours in the day for me to pump enough milk to sustain his appetite. Thank God I'm not going back to work or we'd have to put him on formula.
If you are planning to return to work or if the baby will be in child care, I would recommend investing in an electric pump of some sort. I wish that Avent would make an electric pump because I love their products and stand by their line. THis pump just doesn't fit my needs.
THE PLUS SIDE: This pump is quiet and isn't too uncomfortable to use. THe pieces are easy to assemble - however, mine tends to lose suction at times... It's probably just me, though. I love the fact that I can express directly into the bottle and can store the bottles in the freezer for when I need them. I don't have to worry about wasting a drop of the milk I work so hard to produce!! Nursing mothers KNOW what I mean!
Overall, this is a great pump. I gave it 4 stars because it just doesn't fit my exact needs.
Customer Review: Best out there
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this pump mainly because were always out and about. I am actually a stay at home mom but this came in handy in MANY ways. When my daughter was first born she was re-admitted to the hospital at 3 days for jaundice. I had read that breat milk can increase or worsen jaundice so I pumped to save the milk for when she got out of the hospital. The ice packs were definatly a plus and so was the cooler bag. I had frozen just the bag to keep it cooler along with the ice packs and that really helped keep it colder longer. The bottles that comes with it are ok. I don't recommend Avent bottles for feeding but for storage they're perfect. But if you prefer Avent you can just pop a nipple on the bottle and wha-la, ready to feed. These bottles can go from pump, to fridge/freezer, to warmer, to bottle with not problem. As for the pump, once you get used to assembling it its a breeze. It's also VERY comfortable to use with or without the "petals". I NEVER had a problem with not pumping (or producing) enough milk. This also came in handy and quickly reduced engorgement for me. All I had to do was pump for about 5 min on each side and it was instant relief and baby latched on better.
I highly recommend this pump for everyone. It's comfortable, efficient, whisper quiet, and easy to clean and put together. A must have.