First Years Breast Pump Reviews

I bought this pump after two weeks of trying to get newborn to latch on and using hand pump given by hospital. After two weeks of usage, my milk suply has decreased and nipples are sore and cracked. I was only getting about 1oz during a good pump session. Even on highest setting, milk was low. I am now back to using the hand pu,p and organic teas to try and build supply back up while waiting for pricey pump to be delivered. I didn't want to spend the higher amount of money, but I have now wasted more money buying this one and neither Target nor First Year will give me my money back!!

I was so stressed out about not having the money to buy a pump, then I came across this one! I was skeptical because of the reviews but decided to buy it anyway, and I am glad I did! I used this pump in the hospital and everyday since then and it works great!! I was scared it would hurt but it is very comfortable! Very easy to use and clean! I would definitely recommend buying this pump.

This pump is horrible! I have 2 sons and with my first i used a rented electric pump that hurt so bad i had to stop pumping after 6 weeks.

With my baby now i brestfeed exclusively, but i am pumping to build up a reserve supply for when i have drill weekends with the Army.

I bought this pump right after i had my son and now 2 and a haf months later have given up hope on it. It takes about 30 minutes of assemby because the suction never works so you have to constantly go back through everything and see what is wrong. Mostly every time there's nothing wrong the suction just is horrible. It takes about 30 minutes to pump 2 ounces. I just went and bought the Lanisoh manual brest pump and in ten minutes had it assembled and pumped my 2 ounces. I would NEVER recommend the First Years Manual pump to any mother!

The First Years Deluxe Comfort Electric/ Battery Double-Breast Pump - 1897
It never workded for me and i tried returning to Target, they refused to take it back... i don't know what to do I don't know their 1800 phone number.
Does anyone know their number?

I purchased this pump about 1 1/2 months before returning to work with the hopes of storing enough of a supply to not have to worry while I adjusted to my new routine of working full time/pumping. I used it three times before it completely lost suction. I called the 800 number and they willingly sent out a new pump. Unfortunately, it took nearly two weeks to arrive. When I did finally get it, I was completely disappointed. I wasn't even able to use this pump a second time, as it was in the same non-working condition as the first. I called the 800 number again and received the same response as before.

With only four weeks left before I returned to work, I began to panic so I went out and purchased an Avent Isis IQ Uno to use in the meantime and assumed I would just return the new pump in the sealed package to Babies R Us once I received it. The third pump took nearly two months to arrive!! I had to continually call the First Years warranty line to inquire about the shipment and was told twice that it had already shipped; however when I asked for a tracking number, I was told they had made a mistake and that it hadn't actually shipped afterall.

At that point, I contacted the Better Business Bureau and finally got a response. I was contacted by The First Years within a week of submitting my complaint to the B.B.B. and after faxing a copy of my original sales receipt was sent a check for the full purchase price of the pump. I would not recommend this pump or any other First Years product to anyone who is in search of a good quality product. Not only do their products lack quality, their customer service also leaves a lot to be desired. The Avent pump I use now, is wonderful!

I also love my Bay Stroller from Strollers Direct

It SUCKS! The first time I used it, my milk got into the motor and I had to wait 2 weeks for them to send me another one. Its super slow. My hand expresses the milk much faster. First Years is off my list for sure.

This pump initially worked well (although it was much more painful than my new Medela), but one side of the handle always had trouble "catching". I used it for four months with my first child in 2006, and just tried to use it again with my second. The rubber valve fell out of the problem side and won't work. When I called customer service, they told me that the warranty was expired, so I was out of luck. They would not even let me purchase a replacement part. The customer rep then HUNG UP ON ME. When I e-mailed to complain about my treatment by customer service, they ignored the email.

It was almost impossible for me to begin using this pump because it is so awkward. The collection cups attach to a bar/handle that you have to hold with one hand out in front of you. Then you have to use your other hand to adjust the manual suction release. Between holding both bottles with one hand (which gets heavy) and having to keep my thumb in place for the suction release pumping was just too tiresome with the First Years Natural Comfort Double. In my opinion this pump is too awkward to use successfully but it gets the job done!

It worked for me and I used this pump often. Some of the downsides are that it is really bulky and loud. If it is not on strait it pinches and will leave bruses (but the same goes with the baby). I would say that I would be able to get about four oz. ever half hour or so and I would only use it on one side at a time because I found it too uncomfortable to pump both brest at the same time.

Bought this pump because my first purchase (Evenflo Comfort Select) died on me after only a month of use. The suction drastically declined within a couple uses and eventually the motor died. This pump is SO MUCH better. The suction control dial is so strong I can only turn it a 1/3 of the way around! It's easy to position, easy to clean/sterilize and has minimal parts. Good buy for the price!

I have had this pump for the last 4 yrs. I am now using it for my 3rd. child. The storage containers are nice and the adjustable setting makes it comfortable. Great buy!!