Ameda Purely Yours Electric

Dont waste money – I bought this since my baby wasnt latching and wanted to keep my supply. I opened it and check the pump and it wasnt working as to how it suppose to work. I called them they sent new parts new base yet it didnt work. I got so frustrated trying everything they asked me to and still didnt work. When i called back they told me rent one from hospital… Read more

and use that for a while. Like really you think i have money to do this. I just spent freaken 220$ on buying this crap and you want me to spent more money. They wouldnt give me refund and asking me to spent more money..how is this fair? Just piece of garbage. Please moms dont waste money on this crap.

useless – this had no sucking action and only got a tiny bit of breast milk. Compared to the hospital ameda grade it is pretty disappointing and also retailing at 150 oh wow would you p0aty app pay that and yiou would be kicking yourself. I had yto to sell it yep

Do not buy – I have owned 3 of them (2 were second hand, one was brand new). Yes, i know, after the first 2 i should have learnt my lesson but i had all the attachments and was used to operating this pump, so i thought maybe i was just having bad luck. Each unit lasted me a few months, loss of suction was the major issue, and we found that the motor is cheaply… Read more

made and breaks at the same place (had a little rattling sound, it was a piece of broken plastic).

The good thing about this pump is that it's a closed system (ti's the only way i would buy second hand) unlike the Medela. To be fair the after sale service was pretty good, even if it is an American company, i had a bit of luck contacting one of the suppliers here in Australia and the guy was very helpful, sent me a new one as replacement (he didn't have to as i didn't have a proof of purchase). Unfortunately this unit lost suction as quickly as the other two so i will have to buy a new brand for the next baby. I'm thinking Unimom as it is also a closed system.

Saved our sanity – Bought a second hand unit before our bub was born as we thought it might come in handy, little did we know we come to depend on it. Get over the icky sensation of buying a second hand unit - clean and sterilze and all is good. In a nutshell - the pump works well. The previous owner used it for a number of years for multiple children before we… Read more

took ownership of it.

We use it for every feed and the only issue we have experienced is the user controls are a bit small and hard to rotate making it easy to go from low suction to excess suction with out great care.

Also, while pumping 2 breasts it tales an assistant to adjust the controls as you need a 3rd hand to get the job done. After getting used to the unit and the whole breast pumping experience it is possible to operate it on your own.

The unit is capable of pumping 2 breasts simultaneously with ease. I recommend getting a second set of pumping heads and collection bottles to save having to clean them between night time feeds, that's if you rely on it for every feed. The unit runs well on batteries ( 6 AA's ) or via a plug pack Ours gets a hammering 6-8 times a day and doesn't miss a beat.

Loved it, a godsend. Used it so much I hated it – Best features: Reliable reliable reliable. Base has two deep wells to fit two bottles without risk of tipping over, can use one or two pumps at same time. Super simple to use. Comes with lots of spares. Used it for bubba one and two. Less frequently for bubba 1 as I wasn't working, so it was more of a back-up. Great for storing some… Read more

extra milk in the fridge, but really came into it's own when my supply was getting low. Bubba one weaned himself at 22 months.

Brought the Ameda back out of storage after a four year gap. At first I was surprised at the low suction, then I realised that one of the soft silicon cap thingys was torn, so was letting in air. The Ameda comes with lots of spares so an immediate fix, forgot to dial the suction back down, nearly sucked my own nipple off! I went back to work after 3mths and hubby stayed at home, so this pump got a workout! Every working day for a year, this pump didn't miss a beat and it certainly got banged around being carried to work and back. I ended up hating pumping towards the end of the year, but only because I'd done it so much, not because of this pump, it did a great job. Bubba no.2 weaned at 2yrs.

I've promised this pump to a pregnant friend, and I know it will be hard to give it up. I don't need it anymore but it was so damn reliable and made it possible for me to keep breastfeeding, I am really loyal to it. At least I know it's going to a good home. Highly, highly recommend.

Good performance at an affordable price – I bought this pump when breastfeeding my 3rd child after using a manual pump for my first child which was useless and using a hired electric pump for my 2nd child. The Ameda Purely Yours was available at a very affordable price compared to other electric pumps and I liked that it was also a double so could do both at once. It was comfortable… Read more

to use and had a good range of adjustment in the settings. Easy to use, easy to clean, would recommend this pump to any breastfeeding mother in need of an electric pump.

Excellent and long lasting with easy to find replacement parts – We first got a Philips Avent single electric pump that was fine until we realised how long expressing milk takes. We found this Ameda double pump on sale and immediately loved it. Cuts your expressing time in half and is small, powerful and compact enough to fit everything inside a small lunch cooler bag for travel. It is also the same brand that… Read more

a lot of hospitals use / loan out (albeit they have the commercial versions). The only downfalls are that the bottles are smallish capacity and unlike the other major brands, you can't easily find a nipple to simply screw on to then feed the baby (i.e. you have to tip it into a feeding bottle, creating another thing to wash up). The other minor annoyance is the lid system that has two parts to it. The great thing about this is you can choose to use AA batteries (x6) and combined with the fact this is small in size, makes this a great travel companion.

Fantastic – This product is easy to use, fast and no mess. Easy to clean and store and it doesn't take up much space at all. I would definitely use this product again in the future and recommend it to all mothers. It is also great value for money and would choose it again over any cheaper brands.

Worst product ever!!! Not fit for purpose, manufacturing defect from purchase supplier wont refund m – After recently purchasing Ameda double electric breast pump, I was disappointed with the product in general including suction. We have also noted that after 20min the pump stops working and the diaphragm collapses. I have attempted to contact the manufacturer and the supplier Milkbarbreastpumps.com.au in regards to a refund as the product supplied… Read more

is not fit for purpose and does not function as described. They have advised that they want to me to do all the running around for a product which was defective from from delivery!!!

Additionally I would like to mention how the product made my partner feel as if she was not producing adequate milk for the child, and the whole time it was the pump not functioning correctly.

Do not buy this product and waste your hard earned money!!! What a poor product

Amada purely yours is dump product and valve is very bad – The Valve came with this kit it self is not matching and we have changed 2 set of ameda purely yours valve its not matching with product. Purely your team should review this product design and i feel wrongly choose this product . I never recommend this product to any one

Expensive, poor quality, unreliable – I did my research and splashed out on one of these with #1 as it's a closed system and I wanted to be able to use it for more than one child. It had great reviews! It was barely used with #1 yet still managed to cark it about 2 nanoseconds out of the 2 year warranty. I called the company to see if I could pay to have it repaired and I could not.… Read more

They said it might be the belt so I opened it up to see if I could replace it myself. I discovered a crucial piece of plastic in the motor had sheared off and couldn't be replaced, glued or fixed in any way. The fact that the piece had sheared off even though I had hardly used it, really demonstrated to me what poor quality plastic it was made of. I am amazed that there are positive reviews on this expensive and low-quality item and very disappointed I bought it.

Great pump – Purchased second hand as was looking for a reliable double electric pump but on the budget. This one is great, has been going strongly with nearly daily use for over 7 months now. Compact and a great range of features, helped a lot with maintaining the breastfeeding for my LO. Very happy with my choice.

Easy to use, reliable – It is very powerful, but you do need to ensure the clear cords are pushed in just enough but not too far, to the little line. I found that I lost power but it was actually the cord was pushed in too far. Very good unit, easy to clean, have used for two babies now.

Nightmare!! Spend a bit more on a better brand – If you're like me you have read good and bad reviews on this product. One thing I noticed was far more bad reviews than good- again not unusual (I probably wouldn't have written this post if I hadn't had a bad experience). Unfortunately the nightmare experience has come to fruition for me. I experienced complete loss of suction within seconds of… Read more

pumping. When I contacted the online company I purchased it from they didn't even know how to use it so couldn't even help me troubleshoot. They then proceeded to advise me that I must have torn a diaphragm or valve when cleaning (even though I cleaned and sterilised as per manual instructions). The pump is so cheaply made and apparently the diaphragms are so fragile that you can even use them. The company said they will need to send it to a third party for testing so I was left without a pump. I noticed some positive feedback about Ameda's replacement policy if you live in the US. The customer service and lack of assistance available in Australia is appalling and giving Ameda a very bad name in Australia. I would avoid this product and spend a bit more on a better quality product.

Served 3 babies well – I purchased this pump 2 years ago after hiring a pump from the hospital for the first month after my baby was born, and couldn't be happier with it. I initially used it to increase my milk supply, as breastfeeding was a bloody nightmare for the first 8 weeks with combination feeding on the breast with a nipple shield, feeding her milk expressed… Read more

after the last feed, feeding her formula, then pumping. Finally got breastfeeding sorted at about 12 weeks, so only needed the pump if I was out. I had a few Christmas parties to go to so I was able to take the pump and pump in the car using the cigarette lighter to power it - never had to use the batteries option but it was good to know that was available if I didn't have the car or power.

I then returned to work when she was 4.5 months and would pump at 6am before work, take it to work and pump at 11 and 3. My pump came with a mini esky and ice packs and a great travel bag and 6 bottles for $300. It's a bit bulky but I was able to take it on the train every day with the laptop.

When my baby stopped breastfeeding at 1 year, I lent it to my sister who had a baby who was tongue tied and couldn't attach. She pumped every day for about 10 months as well with this pump. Then she gave it back to me in time for bub#2.

I am now back at work with bub#2 at 4 months, and am pumping right now in the first aid room at work while I write this review. The machine is still working a treat, even after the thrashing my sister and I have given it. I see that other women have had problems with this machine - that must be very annoying, but luckily it hasn't been my experience. I've been very happy with this machine, which has let me go back to work in a senior role without having to compromise my breastfeeding.

Got my money's worth – For those time when I had breast feeding issues, the pump was there to help me rest one side and still keep my milk up. From newborn to a year old now, this product has been worth every cent! The price is reasonable - bought it online for $175. I was introduced to this product in hospital (the commercial grade) and it is very simple to use. The… Read more

only downside is that when the house is all quiet say 3am in the morning it can be a little noisy (maybe I have sensitive ears) but I just put a towel over it and it does help keeping it down to a minimum. Price is reasonable, great warranty, reliable None, slightly noisy but not really that loud

Don't buy this pump!!! You will be sorry!! – I am not someone to write reviews about products but really felt like i had to warn mommys NOT to spend their hard earned money on this cheaply made junk!! I bought the Purely Yours Ameda breast pump for $200!! Although i loved it WHEN it worked in the beginning it broke as soon as the warranty ran out!! My friend also bought the same pump broken… Read more

in the exact place as mine broke! She then bought a brand new 1 it lasted 2 months broke also in the exact place!! Thats 3 faulty pumps in a year!!! And i am not a person thats hard on my things, i take very good care of my things! Its a plastic sleeve that breaks inside the pump that has to do with suction. It then starts making a terrible noise and pushes in and out the side of the pump where the tubing is attached to. And the company is aware of this common problem and won't sell you any parts, i tried my hardest!! Altough you might like it at first as i did, it will not last!! I took it to a tech to try and repair and he said ' its very cheaply made'!! He also couldnt fix it because you cant buy parts for it!!

Cheaply made, very poor quality, faulty product!

Buy another pump – I purchased the Ameda Purely Yours breast pump as I decided to bottle feed my 12 week old due to the stress of breastfeeding a baby with silent reflux and also to monitor her intake to determine if top ups were required. After only a few uses, the pump started hissing and the motor would sometimes cycle irregularly. It also started losing suction.… Read more

I contacted the Ameda representative in Australia who sent me the user manual and told me to contact the supplier that I purchased the pump from for further help. When I contacted the online retailer, they told me it was Ameda's policy that they could not replace a faulty pump until it had been returned for assessment, which would take 7 working days. This was impossible for me given I was feeding my baby expressed breast milk with formula top ups. Therefore, I am now stuck with a pump that I need to turn up to full speed and suction to get any milk out and has dramatically reduced my milk supply. The pump also splashes milk up into the top part of the flange between the silicone diaphragms. Complete waste of money and I have now been forced to feed my baby formula due to an inferior pump and lack of support from ameda. While I think that my pump may have been an unfortunate one off faulty product, if you like this pump and want to purchase it, I would suggest spending the extra money and purchasing it from an actual brick and mortar shop front where you might get a bit more support.

Lack of support from supplier and manufacturor, decreased my milk supply, lost suction, hisses, ineffective

Easy to use, fantastic pump – I needed a pump to increase my milk supply and to take to work. I compared the Ameda with the Medela and chose the Ameda because it looked easier to take apart for cleaning and was better value for money. I purchased it as a set with a bag, car adapter and freezer bag for ease of transport. It also has three different sized phlanges so you can get… Read more

a good fit, this was great for me as the Avent manual pump I was using was too small and caused pain. The Ameda is very easy to operate and I'm very happy with it. Easy to use and take apart for cleaning, very efficient. Expensive, but cheaper than the Medela.

best pump i've used! – Well.. this was wonderful.. the ameda expressed me the most milk in the quickest amount of time.. it was a godsend.. easy to set up and use allthough i always left it set up on a table.. i also brought the silicone sheilds and they were fabulous! best pump ive used! a little loud

Fantastic value for money breast pump – I bought this breast pump after hiring a hospital grade breast pump for one month to breast feed my premature twins. The suction is fantastic, very easy to use, portable meaning I am not stuck in the nursery all day expressing. I managed to continue breast feeding till now - babies are 6 months old Everything fits with the Medela range e.g. bottles, caps. It does the job without breaking your budget. inexpensive

Couldn't live without it – I bought this for my second child as I had problems feeding my first. This has been fantastic and I was able to feed for much longer than the six weeks with my first. It is comfortable, even when you have sore nipples and easy to use. I initially had low milk supply but this really helped in boosting my supply i used a manual pump for my first… Read more

baby and sm so glad I got this for my second.

All the Medela parts and bottles fit the pump. We spend a bit of time away from home and it's easy and lightweight to pack up and take overnight. It is expensive but I found the best deal on Nursing Angel and it was well worth the money because I was able to successfully feed my son for months rather than weeks. Easy to use, comfortable, convenient A bit pricey

Works like a dream – I have had absolutely no problems with this breast pump. As I'm back at work I express three times a day 4 days a week and this machine has not missed a beat. I bought adapters to express directly into Avent bottles and you can also get adapters to express into ameda bags. Speed and suction controls work well too. Its also a lot cheaper than the medela equivalent! Reliable and quick. Cheaper than medela.

Couldn't have breastfed both my babies without Ameda purely yours double electric pump – After having so many problems breastfeeding my baby we decided to get an electric pump. My husband loves to look at all the reviews so i knew that when he told me about this pump it had to be good and it was! So much pressure is put onto first time mothers about the importance of breastfeeding your baby and frowned upon if you don't..well when… Read more

she latched i was in excruciating pain even with a shield. I read all the books, read up on google, lactation specialists.Some even said you have to give it time...well i gave it 6 months!! I used this pump more to store extra milk in the fridge when i could. So when i fell pregnant with #2 when she was 5.5 months old i was soooo scared just thinking about breastfeeding the new baby. When he was born i thought i would see if things had changed..but unfortunately no, same pain and i didn't want to go down that road again so i decided to express every feed which was so hard with a toddler...yep every feed. very time consuming having to express, sterilise and then feed your baby but i wanted to do the best for my baby. I was literally attached to the pump. Ameda was so good allowing me to do both breasts at the same time with no pain.It has separate suction and speed dials that let you choose from 32 different combinations to customize your pumping experience for the best results every time. So easy to clean and you can put batteries in it so i would express in the car on the way to the shops (if i wasnt driving) actually you can express anywhere! I have had no problems with my pump !! Highly recommend Reliable,Convenience, Durable

Cheap and nasty – My son was not physically able to latch to my breast so i needed to express in order o feed him breast milk. I bought the ameda purely yours ultra (the new model) on the advice of my lactation consultant as a cheaper alternative to medela freestyle. It stopped working properly after only 10 days. The company I purchased it from, nor ameda… Read more

directly ( was tested at both) did not honor the warranty claiming it was just the valves that didn't work ... They claim all 4 broke. What after 10 days!!! I followed the cleaning instructions exactly but be warned that you have to remove the valves after every use to clean the attachments. If the valves are THAT delicate that they damage even after the gentlest of handling well then this is a major flaw. My pump breaking interrupted my milk supply which in turn ultimately dried up. I blame this pump completely for the fact my milk supply was irreversibly interrupted and could not in good conscious recommend this pump to any other mother at such a critical time in her child's life. My LC no longer recommends this product. I won't even sell this unusable, useless product on eBay as I just couldn't sell such an inferior product to someone else to have the same thing happen to them. I am devastated that my 5 week old child is no longer able to receive my milk

Bad warranty service, not sturdy to handily high volume use and cleaning

Super efficient – The Ameda purely yours Breastpump is a perfect little pump I can easily express 80-100ml from each breast at one time. At first it is a little awkward expressing both breasts at once but considering how much milk you get at the end it's worth doing both breasts at the same time. The instruction manual instructs you on how to use the pump to work… Read more

towards encouraging another let down after getting the hang of this after using the pump two times I am now able to pump and collect milk from two letdowns in one sitting. The pump makes a few audible squeaks but I am not too bothered by it. I was using the Medela hospital grade pump but I have found the Ameda easier to use because of its portability and it's size. I didn't go to the expense of buying the backpack as the machine and necessary equipment are easy to transport in a small bag. I was concerned about the brand as it's not easily found in pharmacies etc but after much research online and talking to the Breastfeeding association I felt reassured that it would be a worthwhile purchase over other brands. The pump was an expensive, this is my second child and I don't intend to have anymore but I am happy that I purchased this efficient pump it's has given me a little more flexibility whilst ensuring my child can be exclusively fed on breastmilk.

Good – Loved it loved it loved it! I initially used the Medela Swing (great pump too) but I was spending too much time being hooked onto the swing. I felt like a cow. My bubba couldn't latch on and was giving me blisters so I was pumping every 4-6 hourly with the Medela initially. Took forever as it was a single pump. Did some research and purchased… Read more

the Ameda. Saved me so much time. Although it is noisy, I only use it for about 10 minutes per seesion (so the noise is not too bad) opposed to the Medela 20-25 minutes. I am so glad I bought this as I was about to give up expressing then bottle feed as it was taking too much time and I barely have time to rest. Also love the power suction! More powerful than the Swing. But I wouldn't take it out and about with me as it is too bulky. If you need to express all the time, then I recommend Ameda over the Swing. Double pump which saved me a lot of time! Heaps cheaper than Medela, fantastic suction power! Could be used with batteries on the go or plug into the wall Very noisy comparing to the Medela Swing. Very very bulky and ugly looking. Medela Swing is so much more compact. Not widely available. Valve breaks easily, required regular replacement.

Good – Fantastic pump. Couldn't believe how much milk I really had. Manual pumps just don't cut the mustard. May seem expensive but if you need one for more than a couple of months, it definitely works out cheaper in the long run to buy than to hire one. I used a manual pump for a while with little success. This pump is a weight off my shoulders, as the… Read more

milk just flows right in. I didn't get the whole set with the bag and everything. Not necessary for the extra cost unless you're taking it with you everywhere. I thought I wasn't making much milk when using the manual pump as hardly any would come out. Hooked myself up to the Ameda and wow, I couldn't believe it. It does all the hard work for you. Works pretty fast too. Managed to get 160mL in 15 minutes. Being a double pump makes things tricky when you have to hold both sides onto your boobs. Feels awkward trying to do this while adjusting the controls at the same time. The pump set without the bag and stuff should still come with bottle teats. Really strange that it doesn't. Afteralll, you need to feed the milk to your baby somehow. Can seem pretty noisy, but it gets the job done so it's worth it.

Excellent – It's a fantastic product. I was using a hand pump that barely produced 40ml so when researching electric ones I narrowed it down to this one and the Medela Swing. I chose this because it is a double pump for the same price (you can always choose to use just one side) and the milk doesn't go into the tubing so it's very hygienic and is easy to… Read more ·  1

wash. I didn't get the package with all the extra flanges and bags etc. This pump kit had everything I needed to get going straight away (except for the teats and bottle lids) and I feel so happy that expressing is working for me now! It also seems really worthwhile buying this outright as opposed to hiring one, especially if you're going to have more than one baby. It works brilliantly! My hand pump was rubbish and I got really stressed out when returning to work 3 days per week so I researched electric pumps. The Ameda Purely Yours produced 160ml within 10mins on first use, and that was at midday which I understand isn't the optimum time to express!! It's also portable, comfortable, quiet, easy to clean and I got a really good deal on nursingangel.com.au (and they delivered within 24 hours) The only thing they could improve is to include teats and bottle lids in the package. How strange not to! I expressed straight away but can't use the milk! NB Ameda don't make teats (or presumably lids) so you need to buy Medela ones.

Reliable pump; good price – I had to express-feed my son and used my pump up to 8 times a day. For a non hospital-grade pump it really is fantastic. I would have preferred a Medela (loved the hospital one) but couldn't afford it (this one was on sale for just over half the price of the equivalent Medela). Great control with gradient adjustment for suction (how strongly it… Read more

pumps) and cycling (how fast it pumps). With smallish nipples, I found purchasing a set of silicone inserts for the diaphragms really helped me to express quickly and was much more comfortable & gentle. Most narrow-necked bottles fit onto the pump so it was easy to express straight into the bottle & put it in the fridge for later. It is somewhat noisy and the quickest cycle setting isn't as quick and smooth as it could be, but it didn't stop me expressing effectively; I just had to get used to it. I was also grateful that it is so light and portable as it meant I was able to take it with me when I went out (e.g. Christmas lunch, etc) so I didn't get uncomfortable from not pumping! Good value, portable, optional battery operation, reliable, easy to clean parts A little noisy

Absolutely fantastic!!! Wouldn't buy any other now – After having my son 3 months premature, I was required to do a substantial amount of expressing. First I purchased a first years MiPump which broke within 5 months and was no longer under warranty. Secondly, I had a medela mini electric, which was useless. Then I figured I would spend the bit extra and get this pump. It has been amazing. It is… Read more

quieter then any other pump I have used. You can adjust the vacuum and the cycles. It's easy to assemble and clean. Since it is a double pump, expressing becomes much faster and you can get more milk since it encourages your let-down. It also increases milk supply/production. I found this to be just as good as the ones I used in the hospital. I have had no problems what-so-ever with this pump. I absolutely love it. Everything!!! Bit more expensive, but worth every cent.

Efficient and easy to use, parts easy to clean, can also use with batteries – I am finding the Ameda double Breast pump quick and easy to use, parts easy to clean, use with batteries and unit also interchangeable with both Happy Baby and Medela bottles. I had my twins at Burnside War Memorial hospital in Adelaide and brought the unit For just $230 from the hospital's cafe (Cafe Otto). This appeared to be a well priced… Read more

double breast pump as other double pumps were close to $500 (Medela). Inexpensive, reliable, easy to use, option to use batteries Noisy, but didn't worry me

Excellent – This pump is fantastic. I got given this pump by my hospital as a early discharge option & am so glad I took it!! It's been a real blessing. I suffered from blocked ducts regularly in the early weeks & this pump was fantastic at helping clear them. I use it every day, especially if my little one sleeps through a feed. Having the dual pumps is… Read more

excellent, but it's so easy to convert to just one pump as well. Being electric is the real winner though. I had previously bought an Avent manual pump, which is fine if you're only going to use it once in a while, but would kill your arms/hands if you had to use it every day. With the electric, you can just plug it in & watch tv. Very easy to clean. Would highly recommend this to anyone. Quick & easy to use. Electric. Easy to clean. Fast. Dual pumps.

Good – This pump is obviously a high quality pump. It is effective in pumping breastmilk which is the most important thing. It was not exactly cheap ($400) but money well spent as I have not been disappointed. It is small and compact and easy to travel with and I can see myself using the cooler bag and carry bag for years. Simple to clean, simple to use,… Read more

effective, BPA free collecting equipment, comes with cooler bag and carry bag - which is very stylish for a breastpump bag! The pump itself is very daggy in appearance.

Excellent – Now on my 2nd baby, I've spent many hours with this pump, and it is like a reliable friend. I know it's going to work, be hassle free, clean easily and never get in the way. The whole kit isn't necessary if you're only going to pump from home, but it's great to have just in case, because you never know what circumstances you may find yourself in.… Read more

A friend recommended this above another brand because you don't have to wash as much with this one, and she was right. It's small, discrete & reliable. Perfect. Easy to clean, easy to use, small & portable. I used a Medela in the hospital and it had an automatic function whereby it pumped fast first to simulate a baby's sucking. The Ameda has that ability as a manual, not auto, which I prefer, because I don't need that, so the Ameda provides more flexibility for your needs. Nothing really.