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First Years - Easy Comfort Manual

Product Number
Warranty
Weight
Bottle Types
1189 90 days 8 lbs. Wide-Neck


Speed Options
Suction Options
AC Adapter
Batteries Car Adapter
1 Adjustable Yes Yes, 4 C No


Molly B. ( )
This pump is awful. I bought it because it was cheap and trust me you get what you pay for. Every time I tried to use this pump it would leak and milk would get into the pump’s mechanism. To make things even worse you can’t even use the collection jars for feeding so you have to transfer the milk. In my opinion, this pump is not worth it and Target should pull it from their shelves.
B. Harris  ( )
I bought this pump on vacation because I accidentally left my good electric pump (Ameda) at home. I was terribly disapointed with this pump from the first moment I took it out of the bag. The directions were unclear on how to use it...and the top popped off while I was attaching it to the catching cup. After this, the pump wouldn't suck properly. I finally threw it in the trash because it just never worked right. Save your money or invest it in a pump that works. I highly recommend Ameda.
Deanna H.  ( )
This pump is not recommended at all. I purchased the First Years pump because I have several other First Years products already and thought it was a good brand name. I was proven wrong. After using the pump once the whole handle fell apart in my hand. Then it became a useless piece of junk. I called the "1-800" number, they said they would not take it back so I can get my money back they would only send me another handle. Still didn't work there was no suction at all with this model.

First Years - Easy Comfort Double

Product
Number
Warranty
Weight
AC
Adapter
Battery
Power
1190 90 days 10 lbs. Yes Yes, 4 D


Car Adapter
Bottle Types
Cycle Speeds Suction Settings Closed System
No Wide-Neck 1 adjustable No


Tamara M. ( 1 Star Rating)

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?



First Years - Natural Comfort Single

Product Number
Warranty
Weight
Bottle Types
1075 90 days 2.7 lbs. Wide-Neck


Speed Options
Suction Options
AC Adapter
Batteries Car Adapter
1 Adjustable Yes Yes, 5 AA No


Tamara M. ( 1 Star Rating)
Wow this pump is horrible! I used mine 3 times and now there is no suction at all. Luckily I have a backup manual Medela pump that works 10 times better. First Years is out for me.
N. Hughes ( )
I liked this pump at first because the suction was easily controlled by a dial so there was no discomfort. But it took forever to pump with and I felt like I was wasting a lot of time. Then the pump lost suction completely after milk got into the pump. I called First Years to get a replacement, but the 90-day warranty was up and they said that nothing could be done. I will never buy another First Years product.
Julia N. ( )
This pump works okay, but I am able to express the same amount of milk with my manual pump without the loud, humming noise that this pump makes. I didn’t find that is worked any faster than a manual pump. Plus you can get a manual pump for a better price.
Deanna H. ( )
This machine is not recommended. After purchasing a First Years Manual pump and didn't work I thought it was me why I couldn't get any milk. I didn't think it was the pump because First Years was a good brand name to me. I was proven wrong. After 1/2 hour pumping I only got 1 oz the suction is horrible. After calling the "1-800" number about this product they told me that they would not replace it or give me my money back they would only send me a new suction piece for the pump. Still didn't work. First Years breast pumps are horrible. Now I am stuck with two useless pieces of garbage.
Nara H. ( 2 Star Rating)
It worked pretty well for me, slow going (takes almost an hour to fully pump both breasts). But, yesterday after owning and using the pump for only 6 months, it totally quit on me and doesn't work anymore. I'd suggest investing in something more expensive that will last longer!
Jennifer L ( )

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

Kaye T ( )

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.



First Years - Natural Comfort Double

Product
Number
Warranty
Weight
AC
Adapter
Battery
Power
1068 90 days 4.7 lbs.  Yes Yes


Car Adapter
Bottle Types
Cycle Speeds Suction Settings Closed System
No Wide-Neck 1 adjustable No


T. Simmons. ( )

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!


Blair P. ( 5 Star Rating)

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!


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