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Two-Phase Expression Technology
Designed to feel more like your baby than any other manual pump, the Harmony 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.
Convenient, Safe and User-Friendly Design
Medela knows that busy moms don't have the time or patience to struggle with complicated parts or to wait for the pump to stimulate milk flow. That's why the Harmony is designed for faster let-down.
Additionally, this one-piece unit features fewer pieces to assemble and clean than traditional manual pumps, making it a snap to start pumping when and where you need to. Most importantly, the Harmony is a safe and sanitary way to provide your baby with healthy breast milk--all parts that come into contact with breast milk are 100-percent BPA/DEHP free. For added convenience, this pump is also upgradeable to electric pumping with the use of the Symphony or the Lactina conversion kits (not included), and it is backed with a 30-day limited warranty.
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
One SoftFit breast shield, one container stand, two five-ounce containers, two lids, Breastfeeding Information Guide and Instruction Manual.
User reviews for Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump -
You have probably heard that Medela breast pumps are the best on the market but you have also probably heard that about other pumps as well. Therefore, who do you believe and how are you supposed to make a decision. This article discusses the specific features of medela pumps that make them the best breast pumps around.
First, performance is the most important factor when choosing a breast pump and the Medelas perform beautifully. The Medela In Style, the Medela Single Deluxe and the Medela Swing all contain motors that are very durable and are made to endure the stress of every day use. The motors just don't quit and all of them are very quiet. They create fewer decibels than a coffee maker. In addition, the motors create suction with different power levels at different times during the pumping session to mimic a baby's suckling. They pump stronger and faster at the beginning to begin the natural flow of milk, then slower with less suction. There's even a let down period where they allow the milk ducts to slowly and naturally stop the flow.
Comfort is another huge factor. Even though you may be using an electric pump, your hands and arms can still become very sore from holding the breast cups to your breasts for an extended period of time. The Medela pumps allow you to position your hands facing inward which is a natural position. Your hands do not get sore. Plus, the breast pumps are made of a very soft plastic that do not dig into your skin like other pump cups do.
Lastly, the milk collection and storage system are great. They do not leak at all, even when held at an angle. And unlike other pumps, it is very easy to disassemble the tubing from the breast cups for washing purposes. Also, they are designed to use gravity to help with the collection rather than be a hindrance.
