Elizabeth Aronson from New York, NY  September 13th, 2009 I recently purchased the new Hygeia EnJoye-LBI to replace my Medela Pump-In-Style and I love it! I started out with the Medela Pump which I found to be loud and uncomfortable. I have found a much better pump in the Hygeia system.
I began using the Hygeia pump upon the advice of a lactation consultant and it has a lot of wonderful features that have made my life much easier. I am fortunate enough to have a great supply and a quick letdown but for those of you that don't, I think this pump is a much better choice than the other brands/models. I like that the Hygeia pump allows you to self-adjust the speed and strength of suction and also has single and double pumping capability. On the Medela pump, I had to turn the dial all the way to highest setting when double pumping and I still felt that it wasn't enough and so I had to pump one side at a time. I set the Hygeia pump just higher than average and it's a perfect fit for me. I also enjoy being able to slow down the suction speed after my letdown which is usually within the first 30 seconds of pumping. This mimics the way the baby feeds.
The other nice features for mothers who have a slower letdown is the customizable CARE button that allows you to record your babies cry to stimulate your letdown which I imagine is a great feature if you're pumping at work or with other kids running around and you don't have much time. The device is also very quiet- much quieter than the Medela pump. I am able to pump in the middle of the night without waking up my husband. Additionally, I love that all of the plastic is BPA/DEHP free and that you are able to recycle the unit. In addition it is a "Green Pump" in that it can be shared between mothers with their own personal accessory kit. This is a great feature if you plan on lending it to a sister or friend in between pregnancies or if you plan on selling it after you're done. This pump also meets the WHO standards which the Medela does not.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and wanted to spread the word! Breastfeeding can be a huge challenge and the Hygeia pump makes it a much easier experience.
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