Choosing such a necessary and important item of use as a breast pump, future or current mothers see a huge number of devices of various sizes, types and manufacturers on the shelves. Sometimes it seems that the higher the price, the better the device. But this principle does not always work.
Only a well-chosen device can ensure correct expression. Do not forget that using a breast pump should have a beneficial effect on the condition of the breast of a nursing mother. Pigeon presents to your attention hand-held and electronic devices. Which one to choose is up to you.
Hand model
With the Pigeon manual breast pump, you will make your pumping experience much more comfortable thanks to technology that simulates the natural breastfeeding of a baby. The need for a device with this type of work comes at a time when natural feeding is impossible for medical reasons, namely, in the presence of a problematic condition of the mammary glands, when the nipples crack and bleed.
The gentle process is ensured by the latest two-phase technology developed by Japanese scientists. The so-called stimulating regimen is responsible for gently stimulating the flow of milk. The overall operation of the device, including its speed, is controlled by the "pumping mode" with a specially designed handle. By changing the position of the rod and handle, you can smoothly switch from one mode to another.
Created from soft and flexible silicone, the funnel fits perfectly and adjusts to your breasts and protects against air ingress. The standard set also includes a couple of funnels for different breast sizes. In addition, a 160-milliliter container, a nipple for medium-sized babies and a silicone cap were added to the machine. The latter ensures that the milk bottle is tightly sealed so that it can be stored safely in the refrigerator or in a special bag. In the kit, you will also find a special bottle holder that will secure the entire device.
The design of such a small number of elements saves time and effort: it is easy to disassemble and it is convenient to sterilize, carrying out a complete cleaning. All parts are safe, as they consist of a mixture of polypropylene and silicone, which do not contain bisphenols (a chemical that is analogous to the female hormone estrogen). In addition to the caps of the plugs, which have already been mentioned above, silicone is a component of the nipple, membranes, valves, funnel attachments. And polypropylene was used to make cases, stands, bottles, rods, funnels, caps, adapter rings.
Before the first use, it is important to carefully read the instructions attached to the product. Remember to rinse and sterilize all parts separately. It will be correct if the same procedure is carried out after each use - this way the equipment will serve you much longer. Sterilization at home is easy - it is enough to boil each product for 5 minutes. If you use a special steam sterilizer, its instructions contain a detailed description of the steps. Use a mild detergent to rinse the parts.
Features of the manual apparatus:
- adjustable speed and pressure;
- snug fit of the funnel for breast stimulation;
- use of safe materials;
- compactness of elements;
- the kit meets all your requirements.
Portable electric option
More comfortable and faster pumping is provided by the 2-phase mode of the Pigeon or Pigeon Pro breast pump. The innovative technology creates a process that is as similar as possible to breastfeeding a baby. The “stimulation mode” has a gentle effect on milk flow. Expression takes place in 6 switchable modes that control the main process. The device gently affects the mammary glands, which are susceptible to swelling and mastitis.
The Comfort Pro model adheres gently, but with a high density to certain parts of the body, thereby preventing air from entering. The supplied container is firmly closed with a specially made lid, so you do not have to worry about the freshness of the milk stored in it. A stand helps to ensure the ideal position of the bottle.
Thanks to the built-in timer, you can quickly and easily switch between different operating modes. For example, among breastfeeding women, the “express after two minutes” function is often used. It is an automatic start of work after the recommended stimulation (lasts for two minutes) of the mammary glands. The main advantage of the electric breast pump is the quiet operation of the motor (the degree of noise or sound pressure is 69.5 decibels). In this case, it is possible to connect the device to the mains or switch to batteries.
The equipment consists of an electrical box, a body base, two spare valves, a cap, a blanking cap, a nipple cover, a funnel with a silicone attachment, a 160 ml bottle, an SS-size nipple, a stand, and of course instructions. Caring for your appliance is similar to caring for a manual breast pump. All parts are sterilized: sufficient 5-minute boiling, processing in a sterilizing device or in a microwave oven. The use of additional chemicals is allowed.
The motor unit and AC adapter are not sterilized.
Features of the electrical appliance:
- application of an innovative technological method of two-phase action;
- functions that provide a natural pumping process and imitation of breast sucking;
- selection of modes for delicate nipple stimulation;
- 28 options for setting the speed mode and control over the pumping action;
- LCD display and backlight;
- choice of the type of power supply - from the battery or the mains;
- when drawing up the kit, all requests of nursing mothers were taken into account;
- the set included an additional holder for a milk bottle;
- the presence of a sealed cover;
- quality assurance of milk when stored in "native" bottles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Reviews for the two types of breast pumps presented were more positive. Women especially note the very quiet operation of the motor and the ability to choose and automatically adjust the mode they like. Some have appreciated the progressive power increase feature. Only such a small amount of details can help young mothers to save time, which is always not enough.
Many praise the Japanese company Pigeon for giving women the opportunity to feel the real breastfeeding of a baby, even when the milk first enters the bottle. Good airtight vessels keep the drink fresh for a long time, which is necessary for a full nutrition of the child. Among the disadvantages, you can see the high price of the device. But this is easy to explain.
High quality Japanese build costs a lot of money. The manufacturer guarantees a long service life, which will significantly save your costs and nerves.
There is one more remark: only its "native" bottles are suitable for this brand of the device, but their volume, as it turned out in practice, is not always enough to store the expressed fluid. Therefore, mothers have to look for a suitable one among the analogues, which is not yet available on the market. Therefore, you cannot replace a bottle from the classic Pigeon set with any other. This means that in any case you will have to buy an additional one (there are individual bottles in the Pigeon range).
Having finished looking at the popular models of breast pumping devices from the Japanese manufacturer Pigeon, we came to the conclusion that, in principle, both types of breast pumps have decent functions and ensure safe pumping.
Therefore, it is not so important which model you will use in the end. The main thing is that she can answer all the requests of a nursing mother at a specific time and in a specific situation.
For a review of Pigeon breast pumps, see below.
