Philips Avent Isis IQ Electric Breast Pump

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skiltz
21/10/2013 -

Philips Avent Isis IQ Electric Breast Pump
RRP$329 Available fromwww.breastmates.co.nz
The Avent Isis IQ electric breast pump is designed to give you the ability to control speed, vacuum, and rhythm when expressing, ensuring you have a comfortable and relaxing experience. It really is an intelligent breast pump design. Its electric memory means that you can set the pumping rhythm, you start the process manually until the positioning, vacuum, speed and rhythm is right, then press the handle on the button and the pump continues your exact pumping rhythm. If at any stage you wish to change the rhythm, press the button on the handle to stop, and set again manually.
What it comes with: Electronic breast pump, breastmilk container, extra-soft newborn flow teat, bottle stand/funnel cover, battery pack, mains power cord, manual pump parts for when power is not available, spare parts.
The good bits: When starting the action of expressing, there can be some discomfort and even pain felt when getting the right positioning and suction on the breast. However, we loved the ability to manually create the speed and rhythm that you were comfortable with, then at the click of a button start the electric pumping action that remembered your setting and continued with it. The pump was compact, quiet, and came with a lot of accessories including a handy and attractive storage bag that you'd be happy to take with you out and about or to the office. You can also use it three ways, manually, electrically or battery operated, making it very portable. Also, the length of the power cable is good so you don't feel stuck beside your electricity plug.
The tricky bits: The only thing that got us on first use (having not read the manual) was how the pump switched on. You need to hold down the blue pump button for a few seconds until the "on" light on the pump shows. The silicone breast shield is quite "grippy", so positioning it comfortably on the breast and the first few pumping actions caused a little discomfort. It would be nice to have a smoother texture here, or perhaps use some lanolin around the nipple to help relieve this.
Bottom line: The Avent Isis IQ is a clever pump that lets you express at the pace you wish to set. It makes expressing comfortable, relaxing and easy. It's quiet, portable and has an attractive storage bag - we love it!

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