Works super great when I need to get a quick pump in and don't want to fiddle with the electric pump. It did have some squeaking, but I saw one review where she used nipple cream to lubricant the silicone part that makes the noise, and it's nice and quiet once I did that. Easy to clean, I like having control over the suction pattern. I still primarily use my electric pump, but this comes in handy when I need to just drain some milk real quick and don't have time to sit down for a full pumping session. I also love that I can pump directly into the bottle, makes being on the go super easy. I haven't tried any other manual pumps to compare, but this was worth the price. I picked this one because of the cap that goes over the flange and the fact it connects to the bottles we are using anyways. I still might get a medela just to try and compare, but so far I'm loving this one!

After reading all the reviews about how squeaky this product was I still bought it because I have a lot of the avent bottles and my electric pump isn't completely silent so how bad could the squeaking be? Well it's actually very bad. I initially bought this to use in the middle of the night when I don't feel like dealing with all the cords and what not with the electric pump but it's so squeaky that I can't use in the middle of the night while my baby is sleeping. Other than the squeaking it works great and I feel like I even get more milk than I would with the electric pump. I want to love this product but for now I'll have to keep it in my diaper bag to take with me on the go.

"Don't buy a hand pump," they said. "You'll regret it," they said. Well, it was listed for a great price so I took a chance on it since it fits right onto the Avent bottles that we use, and I LOVE IT. It's perfect for bringing with me to work, as it doesn't take up much room in my bag (compared to my Medela electric pump and all of its accompanying accessories). It is crazy easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. Every single part goes right into my dishwasher and will also fit into my Avent electric steam sterilizer. The instruction manual that came with it said to expect it to take ten minutes to pump 2 oz, but I'm able to drain both breasts in about five minutes, and I get around 3 oz (when I'm not engorged). It doesn't hurt my nipples at all, though I like a stronger suction than most people probably do. I've only been using this pump for half a day so far, but I'm ordering a second one now because it's so great and I don't want to run my dishwasher every day. My hands really don't get that tired pumping with it either. One thing to note: I read many reviews stating that this pump is noisy, but I believe that to be user error. It DOES make a weird noise when it is not suctioned to my breast properly. A quick readjust and it is silent - just like when baby is latched properly vs improperly. If baby is making noise while nursing, readjust them because they don't have a good latch.

Really pleased with the suction I got this as my only pump for the first three weeks postpartum because I found electric pumps too intense and uncomfortable. Even after getting an electric, I still used it regularly as an easy, mobile backup. However, the squaeaking noise when you pull the handle is quite pronounced so it would be very distracting if you're around anybody else.

I am a loyal avent customer. I currently own and have purchased their double electric pump, the gift set pack that includes two pacifiers, 5 bottles and a brush. I also recently purchased their colic bottle set. I bought this to take on the go with me for occasions and settings when the double electric pump isn't ideal. The suction of this manual pump wasn't very impressive. I pump but can't feel in my breast that it isn't emptying them as good as the electric pump does. I Suppose now that I think of it I shouldn't expect it to considering the significant price difference lol