Ardo Calypso Electric Breastpump

The Best Pump – This is the best breast pump. I had to use the medela symphony in hospital and this is much better. Quiet and effective and great to have the option of battery only. The maintained negative suction technology is far superior to all the other pumps, better mimics what happens at the breast and so much more gentle on the breast. Double pumping is so… Read more

much more convenient and time efficient than single, and when you have a hands free pumping bra you are set and can relax.

Excellent pump – I have used other brands and honestly I’m so happy and so impressed with Ardo. It has been a saviour when my bub was in nicu and I had to pump 8 times everyday for close to 4 months. I not only got a huge amount a day from pumping (total between 900ml-1.1litres a day) but it was easy, quiet and quick! I used a hospital one as well during this time… Read more

(on loan) and I wasn’t getting as much and was having to pump longer! It was good to be able to compare two pumps at the same time and ardo came out by far on top. I wanted to go with something that was recommended by ABA and good reviews. The service team is incredible and helped when I was having a few issues. The only downfall is I had to buy the smaller shells and wish they came in the pack!! And definitely recommended buying double of the shell etc just so you don’t have to wash all the time! Thanks for a great product.

Great product. Amazing service – We had our first bub 10 weeks ago, and it was a mine field navigating through the many different brands of pumps out there. We chose Ardo based on their great reviews, and we are so glad we did! My wife uses it multiple times a day both on and off battery, and she is very satisfied with the functions and quantity of milk the pump is able to… Read more

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The service we have received has been nothing but stellar. We have had a hiccup with our pump and another concern related to our bottles (which turned out not to be an issue at all), and in both occasions we dealt with Katie who has bent over backwards to ensure we always had a working pump and bottles so we didn’t lose continuity.

After reporting our hiccups, Katie immediately sent out replacements via express post without question. Those problems we had are now solved and Katie has kindly checked in on us too to make sure everything was ok.

I couldn’t recommend Ardo enough not just for their great product, but for the amazing service too. It’s a great comfort to know that if anything goes wrong the company has your back.

Thank you team!

P.S. A quick recommendation for potential customers. When choosing this brand, it would be wise to also grab some extra bottles, silicone cups, and an accessory kit too. It is a pain to have to constantly do washing/sanitising so having the extra bits just means we don’t have to spend as much time in the kitchen as we now just do one daily bulk wash/sanitise rather than several throughout the day. The freezer bags are also handy when supply outweighs demand.

The absolute best – This pump is the absolute best. I have got the double pump, I wear a pump bra this way my hands are free while Im pumping. It is a great product, hospital rated, very silent and efficient. After 15 months of use it started flashing so I called the customer care and they told me to write an email with some details. I did and they replies within an… Read more ·  1

hour telling me that they sent a brand new pump at my address with expressed delivery. The morning after I received it. They didn’t even question about the warranty (which was expired) they just asked to return the faulty pump in a prefilled and prepaid package. So professional and understanding. I am really really happy!

Cant live with out my Calypso double breast pump – I was introduced to this double pump in July this year when my baby was in the NICU and was unable to breast feed him. last week it decided to stop working and give error warning. We called Ardo up Friday and explained everything, the lady was so understanding and tried everything in her power to get next day delivery being the weekend it arrived… Read more

Monday morning and so great I was also given manual pump and trial packs for microwave. The customer service is just amazing and so helpful. I have tried other pumps and nothing can compare with the amount I get out.

Fantastic breast pump – 11 weeks into my 3rd breast feeding journey and I have been lucky enough to use both the Ardo Carum (hospital unit) & Calypso pumps and they have gotten me through mastitis followed by and episode of low milk supply which lead to formula top up and got me back to exclusively breastfeeding again. They are so easy to use and most importantly for me… Read more ·  1

being a nurse, so hygienic with a physical barrier between the pump and milk so no worries about sterilising tubing or ending up with mould (ekk, I know!) ending up in the internals of the pump which actually happened with my very expensive Swing pump! I used to have to leave the bedroom to pump at night but the Calypso is so quiet.... Hubby and Baby not disturbed at all. Also, so comfortable to use and not pinchy at all which is fantastic. Only slight downside was the colour of the bottles made it a bit hard to see at night how much you had pumped. The customer service team in a BRisbane were so helpful, recommended calling them if you have any questions, they were great. Overall would highly recommend, so good to have another medical grade quality option for pumping now to choose from. Love the battery option, have not used it yet but will soon for a function!

Great product – Very good product much better than a hand held pump. Only hard part is trying to hold both pumps/ bottles and up the suction etc. ended up needing the Bra that holds the bottles.  Show details ·  1

An ok breast pump – This pump is ok. It is very quiet and quite easy to use. However, I have now bought a different brand and almost doubled my output in less time. I was definitely using the correct size flange. I think the suction is not great, with the ardo calypso I need to have it on the highest vacuum to get an alright flow of milk. I also don’t like how… Read more

difficult it is to screw on the lids of the bottle that the tube connects to. Definitely not worth the $300 I paid for it and now will be getting no use.

Worth it – I am so glad my partner purchased this pump for me. I was hesitant to buy another pump but I wasn't having much success with the one I was given (a tomee tipee model) and had developed mastitis. My newborn wasn't putting on weight either so we were desperate for a solution. We decided to purchase this model because the industrial version was… Read more ·  1

used at our hospital and I had great success with it. This version is just as fantastic - it has variable speed and suction settings which really allows for a personalized, painless and comfortable experience. I am using the pump quite regularly (every 3-4 hours) with no negative affects (i.e. pain or sensitivity). I am not being facetious when I say it completely changed my breast feeding experience; it has gone from being a painful ordeal to one that is stress free. I have found that it has dramatically improved my output as well and my newborn is back on track for weight gain.

The pump is very easy (and quick) to clean after usage. Additionally, it is quiet when running. I have yet to use the pump's battery function but I think it's awesome that this model has the ability to be used 'on the go'.

I can honestly say that there are no improvements I would suggest for this pump - it is everything I wanted and so much more. I would highly recommend it!

So glad I bought this! – Was struggling with breast feeding being painful and so I bought this pump. It’s gentle and painless and moderately quiet. Really easy to use and clean. It comes with three sizes but I do wish the fourth size the 22mm size breast shell came in the original pack and you didn’t have to buy them separately. Show details ·  1

Cannot get more worse than this – Bought Ardo Calypso Double Plus Pump for my partner from Nursing Angel.Pump never worked from Day 1.Shocked to see how Nursing Angel is surviving in the market with Poor Customer Service even going to extent of violating Australian Consumer Laws.They neither pick up phone nor answer emails.Got in touch with Ardo who supplied new membrane and lip… Read more

valve.Still pump does not works.Pump checked by ABA volunteer who said pump is faulty.I am seriously think of getting refund to avoid any further embarassment.I am struck up with this faulty pump for 1 month after spending $320 on it.Definitely one of the nightmare in my life.

Easy to use – Pump is easy to use. Quick in pumping. Easy to clean and store the milk.But you have to assemble the bottle properly if not pumping does not work. Instructions for how to use should be proper. Show details ·  1

Warranty is a joke – The pump was working OK until it broke down. Despite stated 12 months warranty for electrical pump, AC adaptor is only 3 months. It is a core function of electrical pump to work from AC, how can it be considered an accessory. Moreover the device itself has time limit so it will be out of warranty before 12 months too. You are likely to get a better quality with noname devise from Asia. Show details

Pump is weak with very little suction – The pump is faulty it now has a red light and doesnt have any suction. Before the red light was on it didnt have any or very little suction. We borrowed a ardo pump before we bought it so we knew how to use it and we got milk out but with this pump not a drop came out. The pump arrived yesterday at 3pm 1st use was 4.30/5 then called up nursing… Read more

angle straight away who we bought it from they wore extremely unhelpful and said we cant return it.

Perfect for moms – Easy to use feature. Got recommended by Australian breastfeeding association line when I called for help with mastitis. It’s great for mom’s who looking to build put the milk supply to store in the fridge for baby. The bottle is easy clean and sanitise. The bottle is perfect size to hold by hand. Bought it online from maternityangel.com.au Product made in Switzerland

This pump is great - it is true it doesn't have the let-down – I've been using this pump now for almost 6 months - It is the pump I use at work and take places. I have a Medela Symphony hospital pump that I use at home. This pump is great - it is true it doesn't have the let-down setting that some have but it has not been an issue for me to figure out the settings. It has great suction - gentle like my… Read more

Symphony pump but I do have to run it close to the max which is fine. I use it exclusively plugged into the wall - if you plan to run it on batteries I would recommend against that because it does run thru batteries super fast - like every two pumps I need to replace the 6 AA batteries in it or it looses suction. I purchase a car adapter that I use to plug it into in the car and that solved my battery usage issue. I had hoped that the massaging gel inserts would work but they were to small for my nipple size. I would recommend this pump for sure - I had am Ameda Purely Yours that my insurance gave me - that thing is HORRIBLE and really harsh compared to my Ardo. I'm a fan!

Edited to add that I really like the bag it comes in - really nice, lots of spots to organize things, doesn't look "baby-ish" and it holds everything I need! I also like that the pump can be used with Medela bottles - it's the same thread pitch.

Highly recommend!! – Without a doubt the Calypso pump has contributed to the fact that I am currently still breast feeding my 16 month old. In the early days you really need a pump that is easy to use/clean whilst still being effective and comfortable, this pump delivers all this. Bonus is that it is quite so never disturbed my little one whilst he slept on me… Read more

whilst I expressed. Thank you Ardo!! I would definitely use this pump again and highly recommend it to anyone who is in the market for a user friendly pump.

Excellent pumps!!! – We tried Nadella swing and didn't have much luck. Great products. Have to thank breastfeeding association and the Westmead Hospital for putting us onto this brand. Wish we had know for our first child. Cleaning is easy. Used for 4 months to help build supply. If we ever had another child we certainly would used these products.

Satisfied with Purchase – When I tried out my new Ardo Calypso I had already used another pump to establish my milk flow so I initially found this pump sluggish and not as effective suction as the hospital pump. Over time though it has proved to be a reliable pump and convenient to use with battery option for the double pump and a manual single hand pump provided in the… Read more

kit. I initially had contacted Ardo with concerns that the pump was not efficient but it was soon discovered that a duck valve was faulty and this was quickly replaced free of charge. Ardo have been very helpful and supportive with the assistance provided by their lactation consultant where I needed it for optimising the use of this pump. For me it was an overall worthwhile investment but it was a daunting experience purchasing a new pump. It was the exceptional customer service that made the difference with this purchase.

Great pump, exceptional service – The pump is excellent, efficient, comfortable, easy to use and clean and surprisingly quiet. The best thing for me though has been the exceptional customer service I received following a few hiccups with my pump along the track. Instant responses and extremely helpful and quick action and for this reason I would certainly recommend using Ardo over another brand.

Absolutely wonderful product to help all mummas – I have been using Ardo Calypso double breast pump for 2 months now and I can't live without it even for a day. This pump has helped me to build my supply and store my breast milk for my husband and parents to feed my baby once I get back to work. As the pump is compact, soundless and portable, we are easily able to take it with us for outings and… Read more

express and feed the baby. Thanks to Ardo for making life easier, now we dont worry when going out for a long trip as I am able to carry plenty of expressed milk for my baby. My husband loves feeding our baby which was made possible for us by Ardo. As this is a closed system pump it's so easy to clean and sterilise the pump and bottles. All the other accessories like cold storage bags, silicone inserts and the whole bag that comes with the pump are handy to carry the pump and milk around easily. The customer service team is also excellent. I am an Ardo fan for lifetime now, Thanks for making life a little bit easy

A quality product, highly recommend to anyone wanting to pump – The Ardo pump is a quality product and should be the first choice of pump for any Mum! Whilst this brand isn't well known in Australia yet, it's been around a long time in the UK and once you try it, you won't regret it. My hospital lactation consultant recommended it and then after further research, I realised it was endorsed by the Australian… Read more

Breastfeeding Association. It's simple to use, easy to clean and really effective for pumping. I would highly recommend this product.

Best pump ever! – The Calypso pump has made my last 18 months of breastfeeding and pumping very comfortable and easy. In the early months I used it after feeds to increase my supply and as time has gone by I use it to express when I am at work or going out. The easy adjusting of both the pressure and cycles helps me adjust the pump to get the most milk while… Read more ·  1

staying comfortable all of the time. After using a couple of different pumps in the early days, both my husband and I found the cleaning of the Ardo kit so much easier than other kits. I have had no issues with back flow into my tubing which did occur with other sets I used. I would use this pump over and over again! I have recommended it to anyone who is looking for one.

Awesome machine! – I purchased this pump after using 2 other branded pumps - and this has so far been the best! I do not pump full time, I require a pump to manage an over supply, so I can't speak from the experience of someone who uses a pump multiple times a day, but it's perfect for me! I had a bad experience with another brand of pump, so I really did my… Read more ·  1

research before committing to buy an Ardo. I contacted the ABA, a retailer (Nursing Angel) and Ardo themselves.

I found out that Ardo is now endorsed by the ABA and is available in some areas as a hire pump. So the fact that the ABA rated them highly made me feel like I was going to be buying something of good quality. The customer service at Nursing Angel was excellent, all my queries were answered and they were very knowledgeable of the product. In fact, there was another pump I was originally going to purchase, but it was currently out of stock. The staff at Nursing Angel recommended the Ardo instead, and I am so glad they did. Ardo's customer service was also fantastic. I emailed them a lot of questions, and they had a lactation consultant phone me and answer all my questions and offer further support if needed. After getting all this information together, I thought I would go ahead and purchase it. I was still a little nervous when it arrived, given my last experience with another brand, but I needn't have worried. The pump is well made (it's Swiss made! So it's excellent quality), it's easy to put together, it's ridiculously quiet, and it works beautifully! It comes with 3 shield sizes (26mm, 28mm and 31mm). I was using the 24mm with another brand and Ardo do not have a 24mm shield. But after talking to the lactation consultant, she suggested I try the next size down, 22mm. I did have to buy these separate to the pump, but they were only $15, so not a big expense. I'm glad I did, they are a perfect fit.

All replacement parts are available from Ardo and Nursing Angel (and probably other places, but they are two that I know of), and they are a great price. Not over the top expensive, so I feel good knowing that if I needed extra bits and pieces, it's not a big expense.

Other than the wonderful service I've received so far, and the great quality of the pump, extra things I have really liked are the Ardo website - they have so many helpful videos and information on there, you can find just about anything you need. Also, the warranty is amazing! It is a 2 year/400 hour warranty, whatever comes LAST. When you first turn on the pump, there is a small green light. This stays green until you have used the pump for over 400 hours, then it turns orange. It was explained to me that if I were to use the pump for one child, and maybe used 200 hours... then put it away in the cupboard for 3 years and get if out for the next child, it is still under warranty. I found that really reassuring.

Overall, I'm really happy with my pump, it takes away a lot of the engorgement stress I've been having and I love how reliable it is. It is a decent expense (I purchased the double for just over $300), but it is still a lot cheaper than other brands. Also, it is Hospital grade, so it's even better than a lot of other (more expensive) pumps!

A Breastfeeding Essential! – Extremely happy with the ARDO pump. It is super quite, very easy & comfortable to use, & cleaning is a breeze - love the microwave sterilising bags. I don't use it every day because my little one is predominately breastfed, but it works a treat when I do. My partner enjoys offering our babe a bottle of expressed goodness. Happily recommend it to others.  Show reply

What a lifesaver! – As a first time mom, I was unsure to purchase a pump, especially because it is quite a hefty buy. I first came across Ardo at the Baby Expo and was very impressed with the system: closed system, minimal parts to clean compared to others, flexibility to go portable, silent, adjustable suction strength and frequency. I am happy with my Ardo,… Read more ·  1

it helped me establish my milk, gave me a little bit of a break from constant sucking by bub. It was very comfortable, easy to use.

I bought it from ardo.com.au and the customer service was great. The manager called me to ensure that I got the suitable attachments.

Such a great and efficient pump! – I was recommended this pump by my lactation consultant. It was a great alternative to the hospital grade pumps and so much more portable. It was still nice and powerful and helped me express for my twins while I had issues getting them to latch. I expressed around 2L a day on this little gem! It was comfy, easy to clean and I have recommended… Read more ·  1

it to other Mummas in my community.

Occasionally I experienced 'glitches' where the pump would have an error but it was corrected by turning the unit off and on again.

All together I was really happy with it and used it until my twins weaned at 1 year old.

Life Changing – The Ardo hand pump has literally saved me a few times in the last few months. My son in 7 months old and has many allergies. I was admitted to hospital for tests and due to the medications, I couldn't breastfeed for a day. My son had never had a bottle before and I hadn't need to express. Ardo's hand pump was amazing. Easy to use (so easy… Read more ·  1

my hubby can put it together, now that's saying something!), super easy to clean (microwaveable sterilising bags are actually indescribable), it's efficient and comfortable.

Most recently, I've been struck down with the dreaded gastro bug and my little one has gone to stay with his grandparents. My Ardo hand pump has been my best friend aiding me in working to keep up my supply and provide my son with expressed milk so he can continue with breast milk.

Ardo has taken so much stress away from an anxious Mama in many situations in the last 7 months. I can't recommend them higher and I'm so grateful.

M x

Awesome product – It is an awesome brest pump which is quiet and reliable. The mechanisms are really easy to use and moreover its really easy to clean. The 10 minutes expressing gives more than sufficient milk for my baby. Compared to the brest pumps at the hospital, its easefulness, quietness and portability makes me recommand the product to all my friends.  Show reply

Great double pump – A great closed system breast pump. Easy to switch between single and double ( plus manual ). Lots of accessories available. Flange sizes to fit everyone and optional massage insert. Easy to make individual pumping session that mimics baby. Easy cleaning and most bits can go in dishwasher, the calypso on the go is perfect for pumping at work too  Show reply

Frequently expressing – I am using the calypso daily and in the beginning 8 times a day post every breastfeed. I use it for approximately 15 mins (double pumping) an expression. It is relatively comfortable. Easy to clean the white wedge it a little fiddly. I would buy it again due the the fact it is so quite. I would suggest to make the power cord longer as it is rather short and add in a rechargeable battery as this would of been a life saver for me.  Show reply