Silicone Breast Pump

As a FTM to an 8 week old, I didn’t know anything much about breastfeeding products so I have tried a LOT of items!I had bought electric pumps and milk collector shells prior to discovering this one. After so many money spent, I found out about a product similar to this one but I chose Nature Bond since it comes with a pump cover, a stopper, a dust bag and a strap(saves me whenever LO starts kicking! Lol)The packaging was exquisite. The box was sealed and the pump itself was on a vacuum-sealed plastic, really neat! It’s a great baby shower gift; low cost, expensive looking.The pump was VERY easy to use. I put it on the opposite breast where Im breastfeeding. I leak a lot of breast milk, so this was a life-saver. No more breast milk stains on my clothes, plus I get to collect every drop! I have managed to build up my milk stash because of this.The suction power is adjustable. I only use it on low as I already overproduce milk. Since I bought this in Dec 26(2 weeks ago), I saved >10 6oz milk bags in our freezer. It’s so helpful when my family comes over to babysit my LO while I get to rest and also, Im relieved to know that should I feel under the weather, I have enough supply for my LO til I get well.It’s also easy to clean. I just use warm water and soap. I sterilize it using steam or just soak it in boiled water.I highly recommend this to anyone breastfeeding! If I had know about this, I would saved more money because this is all you need!!Don’t hesitate to buy this, it’s worth it! 🥰

I'm a FTM so don't have any experience in using pumps (silicone vs hand pump vs electric) but thought I'd give the silicone pump a try due to its simplicity (less parts to sterilise) and affordability so there's not much to lose if it didn't work for me.I couldn't decide between getting this one or the haakaa pump, but I'm so glad I went ahead with this one (mainly due to price and the additional strap!) Although I'm sure the haakaa pump would've been just as great.There are 3 suction levels depending on where you squeeze the pump and I've been using the hard suction throughout and it's not too painful so I can pump whilst doing other everyday things such as cleaning around the house.The pump itself is a hard silicone - I was surprised by this as I imagined it being softer, but it works well and I don't have another brand pump to compare this with.So far I've only used this to harvest colostrum and I've managed to get around 10 syringes out of this in 3 days!Pros:Easy to useEasy to cleanCompactGood suctionCons:Clear lid doesn't stay on very well (I've not tried the pink stopper so can't comment on that)No suction at the bottom to keep it from knocking over

Love these - so handy when you suffer from a lot of leakage like me. I pop it on one breast if I am breastfeeding and it collects the let down on the other side. It genuinely has sufficient suction that you can control (so not painful) and its fab that its hands free. I sometimes collect up to 70ml on one side so I find that its better than using the ones you put into your bra which sometimes overflows for me! I have also used this in the middle of the night when my breasts are engorged just to relieve the pressure as well, and it felt as effective as my hospital grade pump (which i also happen to love but couldnt be bothered to properly pump so used this instead). The stopper is handy and the whole product is very well made, easy to use and easy to clean. It's packaged nicely too and the little bags it comes with are a nice touch.

I have found this pump very easy to use. I can pop it on while I am breastfeeding baby without disturbing him (which my Medela does every time) and catch all the let down milk from my other breast which I would usually loose in my breast pad. (Due to my flow I tend to catch about 30 - 40ml per let down - (other ladies you may get more or less depending on the flow and supply of milk).The only reason I have not given the pump five stars is because I found I have to readjust the pump a few times to keep the flow going and the suction right.Cleaning is a breeze, I just wash it in hot soapy water after each use with out bottle brush and sterilise it at the end of the day. No faffy taking apart of multiple sections and washing loads of bits which means when push comes to shove I can wash this one handed while carrying baby.Also I don't have to worry about steam droplets getting trapped in any parts as it is all in one!! Fabulous.The little pink stopper seems to work quite well too, although I haven't risked turning it upside down.My only negative comment is the dust cap is not 100% secure and comes off quite easily (which I presume is why NatureBond have now created the pink stopper) so I wouldn't leave it in my bag with milk in, if I was out and about I will always have a spare bottle to transfer the milk to as soon as I can but I am sure It would last a short journey without being knocked about too much.With regards to durability, I am yet to rate it as we have only had it for about a week so it would not be right for me to say just yet. however the instructions say it should be changed every 2-3 months, I feel for the price (although minimal in comparison to other pumps) I would want it to last me at least 6 months. Hmmm??? we shall see what the condition is like in three months and comment again.Anyway I an going on and on.... All in all a great buy and I would definitely buy it again if needed.

I haven’t used it as it’s for demonstration purposes, but it’s so sleek, the lovely velvet bag and the cover. Very well made and a great price,