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

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.)

This is an all-around great pump. I used a medela symphony for the first few weeks of my baby’s life and needed to find a replacement when I no longer had access to the symphony. This pump is very comparable to the symphony if not even better due to additional features such as a timer and ability to take the pump anywhere. I was afraid the pump would be a little awkward to lug around but it isn’t too bad and it turned out to be smaller than I expected, smaller than my hand! I find my milk production is the same with this pump as it was when I used the symphony which is especially important for me because I don’t have a great supply. The suction pattern is the same as the symphony but the power is a little less (though it’s plenty powerful - I rarely use the highest power setting.) Lastly, it’s not silent but certainly not loud enough to wake my sleeping baby. If you’re looking for something comparable to the hospital-grade Medela Symphony - I’d say this is your best bet!

I breastfed all three of our kids through 12+ months and was exclusively pump after 3 months with each. This is the only pump I will use. It is comfortable and works better than other brands.

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!

I originally purchased the Double Electric Medela pump which was ineffective as it barely pulled out any milk despite adjustments to setting, flange sizes, and length of time for each pumping session. As I was concerned about my milk supply, I ordered the Medela Sonata and it has been exceptional. I am pumping on average 4 to 7 oz each session. Also, it is versatile as it has a built in Lithium Battery that is rechargeable so I neither have to be connected to an electric plug nor using an external battery system. Downside is how heavy the unit is so moving around with it requires extra thought. And sadly, it does not have a clip so you cannot clip it to your pants. It is also too clunky to fit in a fanny pack. Nevertheless well worth it.

I pumped less than average for most moms- once per day while establishing my supply and then only for replacement feeds a couple times a week. After 8 weeks, the most I may have pumped was 4-5 times per week. I used this pump for 8 months(I didn’t the math, for me, that was 120-150 uses) before the suction tanked. By the time I tried increasing my supply and replacing the parts, it had been over a year from the purchase date and they won’t repair it. I have found no other options for repair.

No lo compren…. No tiene garantía en Medela…. Es una lástima que un producto tan caro no tenga garantía con la propia marca…. Se descompuso y me ofrecen un pump style, que ya lo tengo y es mucho menos efectivo que el sonata