Medela Swing Breast Pump
January 21, 2010 | Posted by elvin 
- One touch let down button designed for faster milk flow
- Convenient, easily fits into a purse or briefcase
- Efficient, adjustable speed and vacuum
- Comfortable, comes with SoftFit™ Breastshield
- Mobile, use on a tabletop, belt clip or shoulder/neck strap
Product Description
Swing is designed for Moms on the Go! One touch let down button designed for faster milk flow. The only single electric personal use pump with breakthrough 2-Phase Expression® technology for maximum milk flow. First researched and developed for hospital breastpumps, 2-Phase Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a baby’s natural nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes. Stimulation mode: To simulate your baby’s initial rapid sucking to start your milk flowing Expression mode: To simulate your baby’s slower deeper sucks to express your milk gently and efficiently.Includes: SoftFit breastshield, 2 bottles and caps, bottle stand, power cord, shoulder/next strap,tubing,valve and membrane and a drawstring storage bag.Safe for baby – All parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA/DEHP Free.Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for busy moms, the Swing breast pump from Medela is a portable, user-friendly and exceptionally efficient pump that can help make your life easier. Originally researched and developed for hospital use, the Swing is the only single electronic personal use pump featuring breakthrough two-phase expression technology for maximum milk flow, proven to reduce pumping time.
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Two-Phase Expression Technology
The Swing 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.
Comfortable and Convenient
Compact enough to easily fit in your purse, this pump is both safe and comfortable to use, whether you’re home, at work, or traveling. The Swing includes many features that help make pumping a positive experience. First, the one touch let down button lets you start pumping immediately, and results in faster milk flow. The included massaging SoftFit breast shield provide exceptional comfort, and the convenient, compact size of the pump lets you place it on a table top, or attach it to the belt clip or included shoulder/neck strap.
You can even store it in your purse, briefcase or the included carrying bag for pumping on the go. Additionally, the adjustable vacuum and speed allows for customized pumping. When it comes to safety, the 100 percent Bisphenol-A (BPA) free Swing ensures a hygienic pumping experience and fresh, chemical-free milk for your baby. It also comes with two durable plastic storage containers and lids for sanitary storage of breast milk.
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
Two each of collection containers and lids, one container stand, one valve, three membranes, one SoftFit breast shield, a carrying bag, Breastfeeding Information Guide, tubing, AC adapter, battery power option, neck/shoulder strap and Instruction Manual.
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5 Comments »
I followed the instructions perfectly, pushed the ON button…..and nothing happened. The green light flashed off and on but there was NO motor sound and no suction at all. I hate to get defective products, especially from supposedly reputable companies. They are sending a new motor, but I will forever expect it to stop working at any moment because of this horrible first impression.
And the AC adaptor plug comes out SO easy if it’s pulled on or jiggled in the slightest, like others have complained about in their reviews.
To produce milk efficiently, we are supposed to be relaxed and without stress to help our body pump effectively, and this pump has already caused me nothing but annoyance and stress. I’ll never recommend Medela products just for the fact that I would be embarrassed to rave about it and then the person pull theirs out of the box BROKE.
Rating: 1 / 5
Warning: Don’t buy products from Amazon’s vendors. This one arrived dented, and the seller (set 4 baby) and Amazon refused to do anything about it. There I was trying to get ready for my baby — due any day — and I’m dealing with a box sent with zero padding, and a seller who told me that if I opened it, they wouldn’t take it back. I sent it back, confirmed by FedEx, and they haven’t credited one penny. Their policy is a 15% restocking charge, even though they caused the problem, but actually they’ve not refunded anything.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased this pump a month and a half ago and it is barely working. When i first started pumping it worked really well and i would get at least 20 ounces a day. Now it takes at least two hours for 4 ounces to be pumped.I believe the problem is either with the suction (tubing to flimsy and narrow) or the small size of motor that cannot handle even average capacity of pumping. For the amount of money spent is certaintly is a dissappointment. I intended to breastfeed my baby exclusively using the pump as my backup when i return to work and now after spending all that money i also have to buy formula for my baby in these hard economic times.The manufacturers need to revisit this product or reduce the price and its false claims. This is a legitimate review. I am from Trinidad, West Indies. If you know of any other more reliable pump please contact i am desparately in need of one. Please dont make the same mistake i made. Save your hard earned money!
Rating: 1 / 5
So I never made much milk, but with this pump I was able to give her about 3-5 feedings of breast milk a day up until 4 months. I especially like the huge variety of settings and soft cups. This pump helped me to build my supply, which took a really long time. I had to pump a half hour on each breast. I liked that it was a single pump because I had to milk my breast to get more milk out. It was very gentle and even though after the 2nd week of extremely sore nipples breast feeding I thought my nipples would never stop hurting, they did as soon as I went to just using the pump. My kiddo still got the milk, her daddy got to help feed her, and everyone was happy. I however had to stay up an hour after feeding her to pump… so I was pretty sleep deprived. I’m sure ladies with more milk supply will love this pump. Especially the price. I did not feel it was “a good pump for the money” I simply felt it was a good pump period. I’d buy it again. It was especially nice for when I went out for the day and didn’t want to come back home to pump. I could just go to my car put sleeping baby in her car seat and sit in the back with her and pump. And on car trips I let my husband drive and I just sat in the back and pumped. Brign a cooler with you for the milk though.
Rating: 4 / 5
We bought one for one month. That is very helpful and convenient for traveling.
Rating: 5 / 5