The Nursing Necessities Petite Playtex Breast Pump is designed to work with the Drop Ins bottle system created by Playtex.
It may fit with other bottles, but keep in mind that it was designed specifically for use with these bottles. The system comes with two bottles, but you will need to continually purchase the drop-in liners if you use the unit enough to exhaust the ten liners that come with your purchase.
This is a small, lightweight electric pump designed for mothers who don’t want to haul around a heavier, full sized breast pump. You could easily use this pump as an occasional use product or you could use it a few times a day without wearing it out too quickly. It just might not be durable enough to go through multiple children if you pump most of the time.
Playtex Petite Breast Pump Features:
Take a look at a list of features on the Playtex Petite breast pump:
- Massages during suction
- Air cushion for comfort
- Closed system
- 3 suction settings
The air cushion and massaging cups are pure convenience features. They make expressing milk a bit more comfortable, especially for mothers with very sore nipples. The suction settings are easy to switch between with a quick dial system. They allow mothers to mimic the suction pressure offered by their own babies, which again makes the process more comfortable.
The closed system is important because it prevents the milk from backing up, which can cause issues with sanitation. This is an important feature to look for on pumps that are used on a routine basis, which may or may not be your intention when bringing this pump home.
Playtex Petite Pros:
- BPA free
- Easy to use
- Simple clean up with Drop Ins
What are Others Saying about this Playtex Breast Pump?
There is a bit of controversy between consumers already using the Petite breast pump from Playtex. Many believe it is highly efficient and very comfortable, though many admit that it is a lot noisier than they expected. Others report that the parts are not very durable and the suction is not adequate to quickly draw out their milk.
There are some consumer reviews that say the machine doesn’t draw out much milk, while others report a great flow of milk once they learned how to position their body. Many note that the milk supply may be the real issue in some cases, with others noting that pumping at the right time of day is also important. Whether it is a milk flow problem or a legitimate problem with the pump, consumers tend to be a bit divided over the quality of the suction on the pump.
Playtex Petite Cons:
- Not extremely durable
- Must be lined perfectly or will leak
- Noisy
- May be awkward to use
- Non-adjustable speed
- Not suitable for heavy, regular use
How Much Should You Expect to Pay?
This Playtex breast pump retails for around $70, but you can often find it online at lower prices at places like Amazon.com.
Overall:
Amazon reviews give this breast pump only 2 1/2 stars out of five. Even in this price range, that is not very high for a breast pump. There are other more highly-rated compact double pumps on the market that also sell within this low price range, so you should compare with other breast pump reviews before making your final decision. If you are purchasing a pump for occasional use, then this may be enough for your needs but there may better pumps out there for you even for occasional use.
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