Playtex 20 piece Deluxe Manual Breast Pump

Product tested by Sophie Mehrilch – Baby Maximilian 8 months

Sophie Awarded the Playtex 20 Piece Deluxe Manual Breast Pump 4.3/ 5

The assembly instructions for the pump itself were easy to follow.  I did think the company could have given clearer instructions on putting together some of the bottles. It sounds very basic but there were bottles that I had never come across with liners that I could have done with more instruction for. The pump had easy usage instructions but I found the instructions for the various bottles hard to find when I needed them. However, the products are very simple to assemble. I found the suction was strong and at times a little uncomfortable if I used it more than once a day. Expressing took as long as I expected. The first few times it takes a little longer while your body gets used to it but this soon speeds up. I did have to stop to be able to look at the digits on the side to see how much I had expressed which could be improved. I thought it was fantastic the way the company had included everything you needed to take the pump to work and express. They had included a cool bag and everything which was fantastic in my opinion. Cleaning breast pumps is always a bit tricky but this was as easy as it could be.  I think the trick is to rinse it out as soon as you have finished using it. Everything fitted my sterilizer fine and feel it would fit most others. The product is quite good value for money and I would definitely consider buying it if I was thinking of continuing breast feeding after going back to work. The items included would make this product perfect for expressing while away from your baby. If someone was looking for a pump to use at home to express milk for a baby sitter or something then I would probably recommend a more basic one however, for going back to work this product is perfect. It has everything you need. I was honestly amazed at how much you got with this product. The accessories were fantastic however I think clearer instructions could help with the bottle liners as this isn’t something that every mum comes across. Sophie Mehrilch – Baby Maximilian 8 months

Product tested by Rebecca South – Baby Olivia 6 Months

Rebecca Awarded the Playtex 20 Piece Deluxe Manual Breast Pump 4.5/ 5

Was keen to try this out when it arrived.  Looked good quality and the instructions on how to use the pump were very easy to follow.  Was pleased to have comprehensive set with bottles.  This is very easy to set up and when in use the suctuion was strong and effective. I would use this pump a few times a day (as have a lot of milk).  The expressing time was the same as most manual pumps.  Itr was also easy to see just how much milk I was expressing each time.  I loved the fact that you were supplied with everything you needed to take the pump on your travels and also took it to work with me.  I also had a cool bag which was invaluable.  I found this very easy to clean, and evrything also fitted into my steriliser.  In my opinion this is good value for money as complete set is ideal for at home and to take on your travels.  The items included would make this product perfect for expressing while away from your baby. A complete set that comes with everything you need.   Good quality, easy to use and strong suction.   Rebecca South – Baby Olivia 6 Months