ITEM# 67186

Medela Harmony Breast Pump

35
Reviews
This item is discontinued.
Description
  • Two-pattern pumping to maximize milk flow
  • Multiple ergonomic pump handle positions
  • Lightweight manual pump
  • Comfortable SoftFit breast shield included
  • Swivel handle
  • Fewer pieces to clean
Product Reviews
3.3
out of 5.0
35 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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Recommend
Kksgirl
Austin, TX
Verified Buyer
So easy and convenient!!!
February 25, 2019
I love this pump! I take it with me everywhere and get as much milk as I do with the plugged in pump. The ONLY complain I have about Medela - you don't make the flange size that I need! 17mm, or smaller....
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J-nine
undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Great alternative to the automatic pump
February 25, 2019
I think the manual pump works better and is faster than the automatic medela pump I received from the hospital. Highly recommend this product.
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lisajb
Conway
Disappointed
January 27, 2019
I had this same pump with my first child 3 1/2 years ago and had no problem with it. Bought it again just a month ago for my 2nd child and it worked great when I first started using it but yesterday the suction started going. Very disappointed. Went out and bought a different brand pump.
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Machanic
fort bragg, nc
please add rubber gasket
January 17, 2019
The first time I used this product it was nearly 9 years ago. I bought it over the electric because I felt it gave me more dignity. which is why I bought it again with my second child in 2017 and kept using it with my 3rd in 2018. Honestly, I love this product. However, I only have 1 simple complaint that I am surprised you no one has thought of telling you how to fix it. the Finish leaks when knocked over. You can fix this by adding a rubber gasket. Please add this.

Thank you
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Kateric7
Boston
Verified Buyer
Disappointed
December 27, 2018
PUrchased this as an alternative to the dual pump in hopes this would be an easy and quick way to pump milk and on the go. Unfortunately will not be using this as there is barely any suction, feels like nothing at all and does not do anything to produce milk
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Mekk
undisclosed
No suction. Handle falls off while using
December 23, 2018
I'm so frustrated with this manual pump. I wish that I can upload a video for you all to see how terrible it has been for me.

It does not suction whatsoever !!! and I have to move the handle up-and-down in order for it to semi work. And by semi I mean I might get a couple mls in 20 minutes Whereas I'll get up to 90mls in 20 minutes using the Medela Symphony electric pump.
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Tanya1992
Sacramento, Ca
Great pump that keeps breaking.
December 9, 2018
My very first hand pump was given to me by a hospital in which I delivered my first baby 3 and a half years ago. I absolutely loved it! I had an insane amount of milk and needed to pump often as I was working on decreasing my supply. I also was a working mom. So this pump was used in the office, on the air plane, airport, car, home. You name it. One thing kept breaking though. The handle that holds the silicone part that creates suction, somehow it kept ripping every few months. I tried other pumps and hated they way they felt. I actually bought like 5 pumps because it kept happening. Two months ago, I had my second baby. I got this pump again hoping I'll have better luck, two months later am once again in need of another pump. I love this pump so much but so frustrated!!!!! I can't be buying a whole new pump every time. I think I'll try to get used to a different brand.
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WashingtonHiker509
Washington
Where do I get replacement pieces?
December 8, 2018
I like the hand pump very much, especially great for substitute teaching when your daily schedule is different and you are at different schools and not always know where an outlet is located. However, I need to replace a part that is critical for suction. I always take the pump apart to clean it and now the yellow piece in the handle has stopped creating adequate suction. I need a replacement piece and am not sure where to get it. It would be great if Medela had a site where replacement pieces could be purchased.
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Meghand123456789
undisclosed
Verified Buyer
Stopped working after a month
November 17, 2018
I bought this as a way to relieve pressure on my breasts when my daughter eats on the other side. I've only used this less than 10 times and it had stopped working. The suction no longer helps to express breast milk. Disappointed as I thought I was getting a quality product.
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Tootie
Los Angeles CA
Not enough suction
October 10, 2018
My baby is 10 months old, and I was hoping to use this pump while on a trip. I tried it once and it only pulled a few drops out. I ended up hand expressing.
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Jacks
Brooklyn NY
It's okay
October 9, 2018
I bought this because I wanted to have it just Incase I had trouble breastfeeding and it turned out I did , I've been using it for almost 2 and a half weeks now and at first it was great I felt the suction and I was getting a lot of milk now I don't feel the suction and I think it's because the silicone that is in the handle part has a hole that seems to be getting bigger which is making it super difficult to get milk I'm having to pump forever I'm trying to make it work until I buy a electric pump but I'm so disappointed that this has happened in just a short amount of time.
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Danny
undisclosed
Defective Productive
October 5, 2018
I bought this pump a few months ago after I returned to work. It worked well for a few weeks until I suddenly lost suction. Instead of pumping 5 oz I would only manage to get 1 oz. It turns out Medela is aware of the o ring defect and doesn't supply extras. I tried to replace the o ring with o rings from the hardware store, none fit. This is a waste of money, buy something else that is built to last. I know I am.
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Tiggajo15
Oklahoma
Verified Buyer
Great for on the go
September 12, 2018
I was given this at the hospital with the birth of my son who was struggling with regulating his sugar and temperature and being to tired to nurse properly. I've used plenty of pumps before, this being my 3rd child. I absolutely loved it. Easy to use, quiet, great for on the go pumps and I felt like it drew out more milk than an electric one. I actually liked this pump more than the electric one and I was able to easily pack it in a diaper bag or in my pump bag for work in case my electric one wouldn't work for one reason or another. Its lasted up until now. This past week I'd lost suction and I couldn't figure out why. Today throughly inspecting it, I found the diaphram part had cracked along the seam. It was allowing air in and losing the suction. In looking up the product information I'm disappointed the warranty is only for 30 days. For something so integral to our busy mom lives I feel like they would back their product up a little bit better. But in reading other reviews it seems they know it has a limited time use. In short, I loved the pump but I wish it held up better in the long run.
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Julie I.
New York, NY
I love the hand pump--but there is a defect
September 8, 2018
This is my second harmony hand pump and I absolutely LOVE the hand pump option for travel or quick pumping when you don't want to take out all the parts and pieces of the electric pump.
When I had my second child last year I bought a new harmony because I accidentally threw away the handle of the old one. BIG MISTAKE. I thought something was wrong with my supply but then I realized that the new handle was missing a part/piece and the suction was totally off!!! I threw away my receipt and I can't remember where I got it (mom brain) or I would return it. There is a noticeable difference between the suction on the first pump I had and this second one. AND I remember the silicon piece firmly attaching to the old one where this new one is so flimsy. SEE PICTURES... SO if you buy a Harmony pump make sure you check that it is not defective before you buy it.
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kalin24
Minnesota
Total waste
September 3, 2018
If I could give it 0 stars I would. I bought this hoping to have a more portable pump option than my electric pump provides. Pumping with it got me just drops & it felt so cheap like it would fall apart. Disappointed to have wasted money on this.
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vannahbz
undisclosed
Great For a Minute
July 30, 2018
Loved this the first day or 2. It got more than any other pump ever has. But literally within 3 days of buying it the valve cracked somehow and now the whole pump is worthless. And I know it's easy to buy replacements but you shouldn't have to after 3 days of owning it.. Very disappointed.
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Ashley B.
Illinois
Surprisingly wonderful!
July 15, 2018
I wanted the Harmony as my "just in case" pump. Not really expecting to use it, because I really couldn't imagine a time or place I couldn't or wouldn't use my Sonata. But the first time my little guy slept a little longer, and I needed to pump in the middle of the night - I didn't want to take the time to set everything up, so I grabbed my Harmony and pumped right there in bed. It took a few minutes longer to pump, but I got just as much. Plus, a lot less hassle setting up and cleaning up.
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Aelizabeth06
Grayslake, IL
Surprisingly wonderful!
July 15, 2018
I wanted the Harmony as my "just in case" pump. Not really expecting to use it, because I really couldn't imagine a time or place I couldn't or wouldn't use my Sonata. But the first time my little guy slept a little longer, and I needed to pump in the middle of the night - I didn't want to take the time to set everything up, so I grabbed my Harmony and pumped right there in bed. It took a few minutes longer to pump, but I got just as much. Plus, a lot less hassle setting up and cleaning up.
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AElizabeth
Grayslake, IL
Surprisingly wonderful!
July 15, 2018
I wanted the Harmony as my "just in case" pump. Not really expecting to use it, because I really couldn't imagine a time or place I couldn't or wouldn't use my Sonata. But the first time my little guy slept a little longer, and I needed to pump in the middle of the night - I didn't want to take the time to set everything up, so I grabbed my Harmony and pumped right there in bed. It took a few minutes longer to pump, but I got just as much. Plus, a lot less hassle setting up and cleaning up.
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StephFeltham
undisclosed
Excellent.
May 2, 2018
I bought this product to pump off excess milk/ pressure before feeding my daughter. I love how easy this pump is to use and it don't hurt at all, I manually expressed my milk and it hurt so I was a bit scared to try a manual pump and I absolutely love it. Great for if you were going anywhere away from home and your nervous about breastfeeding in public like I am. Easy clean up as well. 100% recommend
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Kstar123
Chicago, IL
So easy to use!
March 5, 2018
I was going to a concert and it was the first time away from my son for more than 4 hrs, so I knew I was going to need to pump or I'd be in pain! So I decided to try this so I can pump anywhere and I was pleasantly surprised! It is quite, so simple and I like it better than the automatic one!!
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pwsc
NY
Verified Buyer
works!
March 5, 2018
not bad!! it actually works!! works really well but only for occasional use because all that hand work can be a pain...
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Lety
undisclosed
Hate it
February 17, 2018
I wouldnt recommend this just baught it today so weak wont pump anything out of my breast tried it for 15 minutes got just a few drops of milk
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Meme
Isaril
Problem with using
February 16, 2018
Hello. I bought this machine but i don't know how to use it.I read all the instructions but it doesn't work. :(
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BloatedNanj
Tracy, CA, USA
Broke after 3 weeks
February 6, 2018
So apparently a lot of people have this same problem with the o-ring. I'm a student-parent and am limited to pumping in the university library while I'm away from my baby. So I needed something reliable and portable. Without reading reviews ahead of time I decided to purchase the Harmony pump. For the three weeks that I was using it got the job done, and I was able to make a small supply while I was away from home. I followed all care instructions for cleaning and storing when I came home for the day. But, alas, the pump only lasted less than a month before the diaphragm and o-ring rendered this product utterly useless. And there is not option to replace the item at an affordable price either. You have to buy the whole handle!
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Miranda80
Tacoma, WA, United States
Verified Buyer
Stopped working after two uses
January 27, 2018
Loved it at first, amazing suction. After just two uses it has almost completely lost suction. Waste of money.
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Ahanner1
Kansas City, MO, United States
Great features
December 15, 2017
I bought this back in 2014 for my first child after trying different brands and even though it takes time. I loved it and makes no noise. I used it during working hours
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Courtney
California
Verified Buyer
Good manual pump
May 28, 2016
This works like you would expect a manual pump to work. It does have a "let down" pump feature (pump one way for let down, the other way once milk starts flowing ) which is nice. Works slower than an electric pump for me and my hand got a little tired, but I plan to use it traveling so I don't have to pack the big electric pump! Should work fine for what I need it for. Only wish it came with a case or something to put it in to keep it clean.
Pros
  • Size, let down feature. Comes with 2 bottles and eXtra valves. Only one nipple though.
Best Uses
  • Traveling, when you want to pump a little quickly without the whole set up of a big pump. When you want to pump quietly so as not to wake baby.
Cons
  • No bag/case
Rebecca
Minnetonka, MN
Great to have on hand
November 28, 2015
This is a nice pump to have on hand since it requires a lot less set up than using a powered breast pump.
Pros
  • Discrete, quiet, and does the job.
Cons
  • Isn't as quick as a double electric.
ana r.
houston tx
Verified Buyer
pump
October 14, 2015
I love this pump it is awesome and convenient
Victor
Fresno, Ca
Verified Buyer
Manual pump will suffice.
April 2, 2015
Manual pump actually worked better for my purposes. Although the electric one is much quieter than other brands, it still woke my light sleeping baby once in a while. Not the manual one, and the pumping mechanism is really easy on the wrist. Works very well.
Pros
  • convenient on the go size.
Best Uses
  • Light sleeping babies
  • Travel
AMY
Georgetown, TX
Verified Buyer
When the electric pump is too much
March 9, 2015
I am looking forward to using this when I need to take the edge off until baby is awake or when traveling so I don't have to pack the big bag for the electric pump.
Barbara
Lynden, WA
Medela breast pump
August 23, 2014
Better then electric
Stacy
Moreno Valley, CA
Gentle suction, lots of milk!
March 19, 2012
The most comfortable pump I've tried. I use it at night to pump milk while my husband is sleeping. It takes me ten minutes and by breast are drained.
Pros
  • Easy, small enough to take along in s medium sized purse.
Cons
  • None
CHRISTINA C.
BEST MANUAL PUMP AROUND
July 15, 2009
I HAVE TRIED MULTIPLE MANUAL PUMPS AND I LOVE THIS ONE BETTER THAN MY ELECTRIC.
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