When I had my first son, who I started out breastfeeding, I knew that at some point in time I would have to leave him with his Father or Grandmother & I would need milk to feed him. I went to the nearest store and I happened to find a manual breast pump on sale. At that time there was no way I could afford an electric pump. I came home & it took me forever to read the directions and put it together. It worked well, sometimes. It had a breast shield similar to the one that is found on the NUK and that seemed to help quite a bit. The main problem for me was that it I have a bad finger & because of the way the pump was shaped it would cause serious fatigue in that hand, as well as the fact that it was super loud & had a little squeak to it. Anyone within ear shot could hear it & it made me uncomfortable when I’d try to pump at 1am when everyone was sleeping. I felt like I didn’t have any privacy. The other serious issue was that there were a lot of little tiny parts & they’d always fly off this way or that whenever I took the thing apart to wash it. Oh & did I mention washing it was a big chore. There were parts of it you just couldn’t get clean no matter how hard you tried! I actually found some kind of mildew in it once & was horrified. Actually as I write this I realize the whole pump was rather annoying.
The NUK Single Expressive Manual Pump is the total opposite of the first manual pump I owned. It has some great qualities for such an affordable pump & here is why:
- Adjustable suction control
- Massaging breast shield – helps stimulation of let-down
- Easy to clean – very few parts, simple assembly (literally took 2 minutes)
- Compact and lightweight – convenient for home or on-the-go
- Perfect for occasional use
- Has a stand so that it will not tip over and spill (every little oz. counts)
- Quiet compared to other manual pumps I’ve used
- Compatible with all NUK wide-neck bottles
Now, I have read reviews of this pump online and they’re not that great. People are saying it doesn’t get enough milk out & that the suction isn’t strong enough. I can assure you that is not the case with the one I own. I used it about 2 weeks after coming home from the hospital & I was able to get a couple of ounces out within 10-15 minutes. I then later used my electric breast pump and had gotten nearly the same amount out. I think it’s just a matter of knowing what your body is able to produce. After nursing 3 kids I’m pretty familiar with how my body is going to work. I did have to play around with the adjustable suction control button (if that’s what you’d call it) & it was a little hard to find the perfect setting but there was definitely enough suction to get the job done.
I’d also like to point out that I am big breasted (feels weird saying that!) and the pump fit perfectly fine for the job it was doing. It really is just a matter of practice makes perfect when it comes to pumping.
Overall I love this little manual pump and because it goes together so quickly and has so few parts it’s perfect for taking along with you maybe on a car trip, camping, or if you’ll be visiting a friend for a while and will need to pump.
Want to win your own or for someone expecting? NUK was kind enough to provide one for 1 of my readers. Scroll down to enter!
Where To Purchase
MSRP: $39.99 but you can find it at Wal-Mart for only $29.99 and on Amazon.com for $29.94 with free super saver shipping.
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Prize: NUK Single Expressive Manual Breast Pump
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Disclosure: I received the above product in order to facilitate this review. No my opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may vary. Prize fulfillment handled directly by PR.
I Ebf’d my last baby but pumped in the begining to lessen the engorgment and make a little stash. unfortunately my pump has disapeared over the years now i’m def. in need of a new one
I have 1 daughter who I breastfed for almost 11 months and had to stop due to a lack in supply. This would have helped so much! I’m expecting again and this would be awesome to own!
Would love a manual pump for on the go 🙂 due 11/8/12. Breast fed my first for 14 months but dad would like to help every now and then this time 🙂
I am pregnant, due with baby boy in November. I plan to breastfeed.
I will be a first time mom come September! I am super excited and very nervous at the time time. I am planning on breast feeding!!
I am having.my fist baby girl and am due august 16th an the last thing i need is a breast pump! Hope to win this would be a huge help!! Thanks for the chance.
I am currently expecting & planning on breastfeeding.
I am having m second child.He will be here the last week of September because I am having a scheduled c section. I didn’t breastfeed with my daughter. I certainly plan on breast eeding with my son. My daughter had a lot of digestive problems on the formula. I don’t want to go down that road again so im breastfeeding.
i am a young ftm mom due september 28th with a little boy. i plan on ebf as long as i can but once i go back to work i would need to pump so my son can still have breast milk. this would help out even being a manual pump, i could use the help.
I am expecting my 4th baby in Nov, and although I plan to breastfeed, this would be great to have to store some extra milk for the occasional time away!
I’d love to win this.
I am not expecting but my sister is!
Im currently expecting – due in february 2013, I plan on breat feeding so this would be great!
I am currently breastfeeding my youngest!
First time mom, expecting baby girl in Oct. Nervous but willing to breastfeed my baby! 🙂
My daughter is almost a year old. I am no longer breastfeeding. My milk supply dwindled and I could not produce enough to keep Kira full. It was very sad to have to stop.
I am expecting my first.
Trying to conceive and planning on Breastfeeding!
I’m breastfeeding.
Yes, i’m pregnant – due in december so i could really use this since i will breastfeed !
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I’m exclusively breastfeeding my 5 month old and plan on to EBF a year or a little more.
sarah at realtorsd.com
no but i know someone who is mverno@roadrunner.com
Expecting baby #3 soon and am planning to breastfeed!
Expecting!
i am hoping to expect soon, i would love this so i can be ready in advance!
my baby is due sept 15
tcogbill at live dot com
We’re expecting our first and plan to nurse, this way daddy can help out to feed baby!
I’m TTC
I am currently PUMPING 🙂 like, as we speak. As I am typing this.
my sister in law is expecting and would love to win this for her
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my sis could use after she has the babe
I am expecting in November!
currntly breast feeding
Currently breast feeding our second child 🙂
I plan to expect, but am not currently!
yes, i’m currently expecting. my child is due October 21.
I am currently nursing my 4 month old.
I’m breastfeeding.
currently breast feeding!
my sister is expecting her first in about a month
I’m currently breastfeeding.
My best friend is breastfeeding and I think she would love this
I Have A Newborn and am currently breastfeeding
I am not expecting or breast feeding, but I did with both of my children. My cousin is and If I won I would give it to her
We are currently trying to conceive #4. I breastfed the first 3 and will with the next one also!
i am expecting in january!
My daughter is expecting a will need this for my new grandbaby!
Excited for my future child!
I am TTC and have chosen to BF!