Medela Sonata Smart Breast Pump, Hospital Performance Double Electric Breastpump, Rechargeable, Flex Breast Shields, Touch Screen Display, Connects to Medela Family App, 101037319

Had the Medela PISA for baby #1 and used it for 18 months before deciding to fork out for the newer pump for baby #2. Love it. Worth every penny. my PISA sits in a corner collecting dust while I lug my Sonata to and from work day in day out.Used the Medela PISA previously (for 18 mths with Baby #1) but decided to fork out to get the newer pump for baby #2. I still have the PISA but it's in a corner collecting dust while i lug the Sonata between office and home on a daily basis. I rather use Sonata than the PISA.The Good:- touch screen. The dial on the PISA lost its "sensitivity" and i found myself having to dial up for the same suction. Been using the Sonata for 11 months now and it's still as good as the day I got it- suction. I'm in Asia so I need to us step-down voltage converter. When I use it in the US without the converter the suction is definitely stronger than when I use the step-down in Asia. And yet, the suction still beats the PISA (i'm using level 7 on Sonata vs 10 [max] on the PISA)- ability to pump 1, or both sides. With the PISA you have to cover the other pipe outlet if you want to just pump 1 side, with this, you can just pump the single side without adjusting anything- portability. see below on battery life. allows me to pump in places where electric outlets are simply not an option- battery life. I pump 10-15 mins every time when I'm at work, and 20-30 mins when I'm at home, a battery charge lasts 4-5 pumps before the battery needs recharging. I take it with me on business trips and for day trips, I don't bother bringing the cables- quiet. sooooo much quieter than the PISA. Allows for discreet pumping (especially in meeting rooms as I don't have access to a pumping/bf facilities at work)- sturdy/reliability - I take cabs and trains to work, people run into me, my son plays with the pump and knocks it to the floor a few times, the pump is durable and unaffected in the least bit- the app - allows you to record pump volumes, times etc- size/weight - goes back to the portable issue. light and small enough for me to carry around in my handbag day in day outBad:- the app - why does the entry need to be manually input, can it not sync with the pumps so that it registers the pump output/times automatically?- number of parts. A lot more parts than the PISA, most of them harder to clean than the PISA parts

I cannot recommend this pump enough! Not super noisy and super efficient. It's easy-to-use and clean. I love the bundle with the bottles and travel bag.

First of all, this thing has glitches. They might even start from the first time you use it. Why am I still giving it 5 stars? So far, glitches are all they are, and they're manageable.The comfort of the breast shields on this pump is by far the best I've experienced, and the suction is on par with a hospital pump, even when it's not plugged in and running portable. I have a large chest, so the rims of pump shields will invariably cut into my breast tissue; these have a soft rim, so it's more comfy than others. The kit also comes with two sizes of flanges, the second being a smaller size instead of a bigger one (like a Spectra comes with), so that's a plus for me, since I need the smaller flange.The extras are nice, like the little bottle holder and the freezer pack - I've definitely used these. The pump is overall quite portable and I can generally pump at least twice without charging it, which I don't usually do, because of the glitches. Which I'll go into now.The glitches seem to be related to the power cord or the connection with the cord. You need to really watch when it's plugged in and make sure it's making a connection - you should see the little lightning bolt to indicate it's plugged in, and it should stay steadily lit. If it's not, you need to unplug it and replug it, mess with the cord position, whatever works.You will definitely see the thing come on with CALL on the display, indicating it's broken and you need to call customer service. If it's plugged in when that happens, unplug it, then turn it off. When you turn it back on, it should be fine again. If not, turn off again and back on again until it clears. It happens to me multiple times a day, from day one, but so far it hasn't been actually broken and I haven't had to really call. It definitely freaked me out the first time it happened, though.As long as the glitches stay mere annoyances, I'm very satisfied with this pump. It's as comfortable as pumping can get, portable, powerful even without being plugged in, and as effective as a Symphony. It takes a little patience sometimes, but it's overall very worth the price to me. (I paid for it, since I got a Spectra with my insurance, and this one wasn't offered.)

I absolutely love my Medela Sonata! I’ve read that it’s like the little sister to the Symphony, and I definitely agree—it has more suction power compared to other Medela pumps. One of my favorite features is that it comes with a battery, so I don’t feel plugged into the wall all the time, but still get excellent suction. While it’s not a wearable pump (and as someone with a larger chest, wearables aren’t really for me), it’s incredibly convenient and efficient.The flanges and mechanisms are fantastic! Some people think it has too many pieces, but I disagree—there are only four parts to clean, and they have minimal nooks and crannies, so there’s very little scrubbing involved. I also love how sleek and compact the design is.As for the app, I’m not a fan. I think Medela could improve it, but honestly, I don’t use it much since the pump itself works so well. The pump is pretty quiet, lightweight, and has multiple settings for expression mode that you can easily adjust during your pumping session. It also has a handy timer to automatically turn off, so you don’t overdo it.I highly recommend this pump if you're looking to increase your supply. Overall, it’s been an excellent addition to my routine. Happy pumping!

Best breast feeding investment! Love the fact that I can pump in the car. This thing works great!!!!!