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Carly Piper
- 2 reviews
So reliable!
I bought the Medela swing when my son was only a few days old and he was having difficulty latching. Unfortunately we were never successful with breastfeeding but I was committed to providing him with breastmilk. I have used the Medela swing for the past 6 months to exclusively provide my son with breastmilk (and the occasional formula top up). I am currently using the pump 5 times in a 24 hour period for about 20min a session and when my son was younger and waking in the night it was up to 8 times. At six months I am successfully producing abo...Read more
ut 700ml per day and in the early days with expressing during the night it was around 1litre, so I can confidently say that the pump is effective! I am so happy with the reliability and durability of this pump. It’s comfortable and with the pumping bra and use of batteries I can easily multitask and move around the house or express on big days out. I cannot speak more highly of this product!
Purchased in August 2021 at Chemist Warehouse Online Store.
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Breanna BurgessSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- Verified purchase
Best brand!
Works so well, never fail to get a decent amount of milk expressed. Not to big or hard to cart around. Easy to use and understandable. I used it once or twice at the moment until I return to work.
Purchased in December 2021 at Baby Bunting for $234.00.
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Teish
- 7 reviews
- Verified purchase
Love this
My breastfeeding journey started awful my milk supply was dismal. Why i would recommend this pump is the effectiveness of pumping milk. It is a convedient pump to use and mantain. Compared to others I have used the noise isnt too loud. It was comfortable to use, and saved my sanity. This is a great pump.
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Maisha21Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 11 reviews
- Verified purchase
3 babies, 7 years and still going strong
I bought this breast pump octobre 2012 when my 1st baby was 3 months old and I was stranded at home unable to go out without her, she only had breastmilk. One of the best thing I have own through motherhood. It helped me tremendously with my 2nd whilst I was super busy between FT employment and FT uni. My 3rd baby is 8 months now and we're still using it. Have landed it to 2 of my gf and one of them used it for 12 months. Amazing little thing, good for maintaining milk supply while away from baby.. It is comfortable to use, easy to transport and clean. Highly Recommended
Purchased in October 2021 at Chemist Warehouse for $250.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Maisha
Thank you for taking the time to review the Medela Swing. It's fantastic that you have managed to use this with all your children.
It has certainly stood the test of time and is a great little pump. ... Read more
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KamakshiGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Bought this after doing complete search, will definitely say worth buying and very happy with the product.
Silent, awesome quality and use 4 times a day
Easy to carry and clean the parts.
Completely satisfied with the purchase and definitely recommend this one. Buyers can trust Medela for sure.
Purchased in November 2021 at Chemist Warehouse.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Kamakski
Thank you for taking the time to review the Medela Swing. We are very happy you are satisfied with your Swing and thank you for your recommendation.
It is always lovely to hear such good feedback from our customers.... Read more
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TillyPerth, WA
- 4 reviews
- Verified purchase
Disappointed
For such a well advertised brand I am disappointed at how average this pump is. The suction isn't that powerful and it's very noisy. I'm glad I brought this second hand because id be devasted spending the money on it brand new. If I'd known earlier I was going to pump i would had have brought a Spectra pump!
Purchased at Gumtree for $75.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Tilly
Thank you for your review. It is disappointing that you found the pump to be noisy and not powerful enough.
I am very sorry you feel you have wasted your money. ... Read more
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Tegan S.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 7 reviews
- Verified purchase
I loved this breast pump
This pump has great suction and is super easy to clean. Once you figure out what part goes where it's a very user friendly breast pump. I did find it was noisy if I needed to pump in the middle of the night but I just transferred it from the bedside table to the bed and it was much quieter.
Purchased in November 2021 at Chemist Warehouse for $200.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Tegan
Thank you very much for your review of the Medela Swing Maxi. It is great to hear such positive feedback from our customers. The team at Medela very much appreciate it.
Warmest wishes
Pauline
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Janey N.
- 3 reviews
Research alternatives
I find this pump mostly unreliable. Most times Ive used it Ive had an issue. Milk getting in the tubing, little or no suction, hissing sounds from tubing insert. I have however fixed these issues relatively easy by reading troubleshoot forums. I find the ease of buying attachments and bottles tho appealing as medela is everywhere
Purchased in December 2021 for $200.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Janey
Medela is very sorry to hear of your experience with your Swing. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department on 1800 787 345 should you have any further problems. Also, ... Read more
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Rachel S.South East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
Couldn’t live without it
This pump is amazing. It’s comfy, easy to use and has lasted for two children with a third on the way. It’s still in great condition despite lots of use.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Rachel
Thank you very much for taking the time to review the Medela Swing. It is great to know your pump has lasted you this long and you are happy with it.
When you get a moment, you may want to j... Read more
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HannahGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 10 reviews
Excellent
It has good suction, doesn’t hurt your nipples, works quickly and pumps easily. Easy to clean as well, which is a bonus. Highly recommend, better than others I have used.
Purchased at Baby Bunting Physical store for $160.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Hannah
Thank you for taking the time to review the Medela Swing and for giving such a positive review. It is always great to hear from happy mothers.
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Sibila C.Perth, WA
- 2 reviews
Excellent
I used the Medela swing post natally for 7 months and found it very functional and easy to use. Considering the ones I had used in hospital the swing was still very powerful and was easy to clean and maintain!
Purchased at Baby Bunting.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Sibila
Thank you so much for your very positive review. The team at Medela really enjoy and appreciate reading and receiving these and also knowing that our customers are happy with their purchase.
Kind regards
Pauline
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Jane L.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Works well but always dies
This is my second medela swing. The pump works well but the milk often travels up the plastic tubing into the unit- and you have to unplug it to clear it out. The but has died- will not punk anymore. I can’t return it as I bought it with my older child. I will not be buying another from all accounts for spectra is the one to go for.
Purchased in June 2021 at Baby Bunting for $299.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Jane
Thank you for your review. The milk may travel up the tubing if the pump is incorrectly assembled or you are laying down while pumping.
Should you or anybody else reading this, be unsure of ho... Read more
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laurenorrettPerth, WA
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Best investment ever
I didn’t realise how hard it was to get my milk it. It wasn’t until day 5 and the midwife told me to go buy one of these to stimulate the flow. It worked like a dream and I’ve used it everyday since. I will put 8oz each morning with this bad boy! Plus feed my little one. It was a great help to my milk supply.
Purchased in May 2021 at Baby Bunting for $260.00.
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HummingbirdSouthwest, VIC
- 30 reviews
Essential if you have trouble lactating!
The Medela Swing is one of the most popular breast pumps available, and with good reason. Compact and sleek, you can operate it with batteries or mains electricity... but does it live up to its hype in performance? A resounding "yes"!
Pros
Performance. It is comfortable to use and has two strength phases to suit your desired milk flow. I had trouble lactating in the early days with Baby, and the hospital encouraged my lactation with their (large) Medela model. So glad Medela created this compact little beauty for home use, as it certainly hel...Read more
ped keep up lactation to create a steady flow, and thus, building my confidence as a Mum who really wanted to breastfeed. Design. Sleek, compact and light. Pumping action does a decent job of simulating the baby sucking. Comes with a belt clip and neck strap. Automatically turns off after 25 mins. Can plug it into mains or use batteries for pumping on the go. (I've done it on a long drive and it was discreet due to its size!) Strong Swiss-designed motor. Noise level. Reasonably quiet.Purchased in January 2021 at Baby Bunting Physical store for $190.00.
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LarnsGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
- Verified purchase
Love the Medela Swing
The Medela swing is everything you need in a breast pump. I use it almost everyday to pump excess milk to avoid mastitis and blocked ducts. It is quick, quiet, small and i'm able to express 180ml in less than 5 minutes. I bought the pack that came with the bottle and lid. Only thing that would make it better is an extra bottle - one is quite limited. I'd also recommend having options for different size nipple shields as the one in the box was too small for me.
Purchased in January 2021 at Baby Bedding Physical store for $180.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Larns
Thank you for your email. It is great to hear that you are happy with your purchase. You will be happy to know that in our new "flex range" of pumps we will be providing 2 different sizes of ... Read more
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NicoleSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Did well at first but then MOLD!
It worked well and I really liked it! At first.
I packed it away after not needing it anymore, I have recently pulled it out a month after packing it away and pumped some milk. The tab got stuck (understandably as it was sitting for a while) and milk got sucked into the machine. I opened it up straight away to find mold!!! I Won’t use it anymore and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Purchased in January 2021 for $300.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Nicole
Thank you for your email. Please call our customer service department for instructions on how to clean your pump. You can safely continue to use your pump if you flush the pump out and repla... Read more
Thanks for the reply, I did replace tubing and the sponge and continued to use it. It is a bit of a hassle still. I still like the pump when it comes to expressing the milk.
Medela A.Medela
Thanks, Nicole should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service. We will be only too happy to assist.
Kind regards
Pauline
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Lisa S.
- 4 reviews
Best pump ever
I loved my medella swing when I was breast feeding! Previously had tried the advent one and it wasn’t nearly as good as this. Can be used with batteries so you can take it anywhere.
Purchased for $200.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Lisa
Thank you so much for your review. It is always great to receive such positive comments from our customers.
We have a great blog breastfeeding blog you may want to have a look at, it has lots... Read more
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lishylee
- 4 reviews
- Verified purchase
Amazing product.
This pump is very confortable and effective to use. I have used this pump daily for months with no issues with suction etc. It is so handy to travel with, I have purchased four AA batteries that I recharge and use at home and travelling and this function is invaluble to not be stuck to a wall. It is a bit louder than the medela symphony that I used in hospital and also rented for a few weeks before I realised I would definetely benefit from owning one, the noise is no issue though and I would purchase this again as I am very happy with it. I am very happy with how much I am able to express with this product even now 9 months pp.
Purchased in November 2021 at Chemist Warehouse.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi lishylee
Thank you for your very positive review of the Medela Swing. The Medela Symphony is a fantastic pump to use if the mother or baby has any issues expressing/breastfeeding immediately after ... Read more
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Gia J.
- 3 reviews
Best pump ever
After trying 3 pumps I can say this is the best!
You can clip it into your shorts and walk around the house doing stuff while pumping.
I’d recommend to anyone
Purchased in December 2021 at Chemist Warehouse for $200.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Gia
Thank you for your review of the Swing pump. It's great to hear you are multitasking too :)
When you get a moment, you might like to take a look at our breastfeeding blog.... Read more
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JillianHobart, TAS
- 5 reviews
So easy and effective
This is so simple and nice to use compared to others I've used with my first born that can be so confusing and frustrating. Soo basic to use but works amazing. The hospital where i live use medela so it's a no brainer they're great. Easy to use on the go as they aren't bulky. They're also quiet. My medela swing was what got me through 4 months of exclusively pumping. So easy to pull apart and clean with minimal parts
Purchased in January 2021 at Baby Bunting for $200.00.
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Jillian
Thank you for your great review. It's fantastic to hear that you are happy with your purchase and it has helped you in your breastfeeding journey.
You might like to have a look at our breastfeeding blog. ... Read more
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Questions & Answers
Esterasked
I've got a Swing Double Pump and I've rented a Symphony. With Symphony, milk will come out but it won't with Swing. What can I do to make milk come out with Swing?
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Ester
Thank you for your question. It may be best to speak to our customer service team regarding this question as there are quite a few questions we would need to ask you.
When selecting a pump deciding if it is the right pump for you depends on how often you expect to be pumping, and where you are in your lactation journey.
If you prefer you can have a look at the link below.
https://www.medela.com.au/breastfeeding/mums-journey/how-to-choose-breast-pump
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 1800 787 345
Warmest wishes
Pauline
Reaasked
Hi there, I have a double swing electric. I have started using it a week ago. I was using a hospital grade pump before this for 5 weeks. It was easy and quick taking no more than 20-30mins for both sides from a full breast to empty.
Since using my medela I am pumping for an hour. I don’t get any milk coming out for at least 20mins. I am massaging and assisting milk to come out but the pump is just not getting anything out in any timely fashion. It’s very frustrating.
Is this normal as my breasts are full or is there a fault with my pump???????
2 answers
Hi Rea, it sounds like there may be a fault with your pump if you’re pumping for that long without much milk being expressed. (Keep in mind that if you’re still in early days of breastfeeding Bub, you may not be expressing a lot anyway, but every little bit helps Bubs and encourages greater milk flow.) You may have already tried this... it’s imperative to have a good suction so try wriggling the suction cup around to expel the air first. Once the air is expelled, keep the Medela firmly in place. If you think it may be a lactation issue, perhaps use a heat pack on your breast (they have special hot/cold ones specifically for breastfeeding). Finally, I’ve personally found that using mains to power the swing is more reliable than batteries. If none of these help, I’d recommend getting an exchange. Do persevere, it’s worth it. Good luck!
Medela A.Medela
Hi Rea
Thank you for your email. An hour does seem an excessive length of time to be double pumping. Please return your Swing Maxi to the place of purchase. If they have a testing kit they will be able to ascertain if the problem is with the actual motor of the pump or the connectors.
Alternatively please contact Medela Customer Service on 1800 787 345 and we will be only too happy to help.
Kind regards
Pauline
Maryasked
Hi, my Medela swing was working fine until recently. It works good when plugged in but keeps cutting out when using batteries. I have tried changing the batteries and there is no water in the system. Not sure how to fix it??
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Yeah I usually keep mine plugged in. I think you need really good batterys. Maybe shoot medela an email, ask if they have any advise.
Medela A.Medela
Hi Mary
Thank you for your email. Medela recommends using high-quality alkaline batteries. From a good set of batteries, you will get 2-3 pumping sessions.
We would recommend using the Swing plugged in if you possibly can and use the batteries occasionally or when travelling etc.
Kind regards
Pauline
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Medela A.Medela
Hi Teish,
Thank you for your review. It is always lovely to hear from a happy mother that is willing to recommend the product.
Warmest wishes
Pauline