Mum's honest review of Medela Solo hands-free breast pump - 'Don't make my mistake'
Mum's honest review of Medela Solo hands-free breast pump - 'Don't make my mistake'
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Breastfeeding is hard. So hard. And nobody really tells you quite what a struggle it is until you’re in the mix. Caring for a fragile new-born who is desperate to feed but too sleepy to stay on the boob; chuck in some raging hormones, broken sleep and that general feeling that you’ve just been mown down by a fleet of double-deckers, and it's no wonder so many mums don't get on with breastfeeding.
Pain when latching on, concerns about whether your baby is gaining any weight and worrying about your milk supply are some of the most common obstacles breastfeeding mums come up against in those first few days and weeks after birth. But once you've established your breastfeeding journey, you may welcome the chance for someone else to take over a feed or two every so often so you can have a much-needed good night's sleep.
That's where breast-pumping can come in handy. If you've not used one before, the sensation can take some getting used to. And while a pump can never replicate the efficiency of a baby removing milk from the breast, it can help with those who are over-producing, or who want to top up their baby's milk intake and get them used to a bottle.
The Medela Solo Hands-Free Breast Pump features a nifty little wearable cup with a detachable tube. It's designed to sit inside your nursing bra while you pump, leaving your hands free to get on with the important stuff - like drinking a cup of tea while it's still hot.
The pocket-sized oval pump has four buttons, including an on/off switch (which you can also use to pause pumping if you need to check positioning), suction increase and decrease, and a button to switch expression mode. Weighing in at 250g, it feels substantial - though not too heavy to carry around.
