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Philips Avent ISIS iQ Duo Twin Electric Breast Pump, BPA Free - White | 
| Brand: Philips Avent
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $349.99
Buy New: $215.00
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 360
Color: White
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 7.9 x 11.8
MPN: MFGRMODEL
Model: SCF304/02
UPC: 075020006318
EAN: 0075020006318
ASIN: B001FSL3NO
Release Date: December 7, 2008
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| Features:
| • | The first breast pump to combine all the features that can improve milk production | | • | Electronic memory learns your personal pumping rhythm for precise control | | • | The let-down massage cushion gently stimulates the area around your breast and the petal massage and hospital-grade vacuum make pumping easy and effic | | • | DUO works with the philips avent natural feeding System, so you can express and store milk into any avent bottle or cup |
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Product Description
Avent Isis iQ Duo Twin Breast PumpThis unique BPA-Free pump is designed with an electronic memory that puts you in control by learning and continuing your personal pumping style. Enjoy complete control over speed, vacuum and pattern you can even set the pump to match your baby's own suckling action. Everything that controls the pump is at your fingertips and close to the breast, which means you can make adjustments instantly and intuitively- no need to reach elsewhere. Five, soft petal massagers gently flex in and out working in tandem with the reliable vacuum. This is intended to help stimulate a fast, natural milk flow. Double pumping has been shown to improve milk production. ISIS iQ DUO is the only breast pump designed to maintain the same level of vacuum and control for both pumps, which helps to ensure effective use.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
 Quiet, comfortable, and efficient June 8, 2009
M. Olschner (Phoenix, AZ)
53 out of 53 found this review helpful
I had a Medela Pump In Style Original that I used for about 3 months before it suddenly seemed to lose suction/power and I could no longer pump as easily as I once had. I was already pleased with all the Avent products I had - bottles, pacifiers, the microwave steam sterilizer, and the bottle warmer - the Avent breast pump seemed to get good reviews and I liked the idea of pumping straight into the feeding bottles, so I took the plunge. It *is* a lot of money, but so is any other dual electronic breast pump. I only wish now that I had bought this one first so I wouldn't have wasted money on the Medela.
I've been using this pump for two weeks now and I just hope it's lifespan is longer than the Medela because I absolutely LOVE this pump!
*** UPDATE *** It is now March 1, 2010. I've been using the Avent pump for nine months now and I still love it just as much as I did when I first got it. The connection between the hose and the pump motor housing is the only thing that has worn out - it's a little plug like a telephone jack and the little tab broke off. It still works, but I can see the potential for it to come loose during a pumping session so I plan on ordering a replacement before it actually becomes a problem. Based on others' comments, I know I have to order it straight from Philips and it can take a while. But other than that, it still works great, it's still in great condition, I haven't needed to fix or replace anything else, and I still LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
Compared to the Medela PiS the Avent Isis Duo is:
Quiet
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The Medela was like a piston engine. One of the ways I new it was losing power was because it was no longer as noisy as it used to be. The Avent pump is MUCH quieter. If I wanted to, I could probably pump right in my cubicle and no one would be the wiser.
Comfortable
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Again, the Medela was like a piston engine. I felt like a cow hooked up to an automatic milking machine and it certainly didn't feel like my baby nursing. All the suction was concentrated on the nipples, not the areolae and, while not necessarily painful, it wasn't comfortable. It was supposed to have the two-phase suction that simulated the early, light sucking that stimulates letdown, followed by the deep, nutritive sucking, but I can't say I ever noticed a change in the suction or the rate. Sure, you could adjust the speed and intensity of the suction, but only to five specific presets.
The Avent, however, has the cushions that "massage" the areolae and I think this really does help with letdown and subsequent flow. If you know anything about proper latch-on, you know that baby is supposed to get the areola in his mouth, not just the nipple, so the Avent is much closer to nature in that respect. Plus, the intensity and duration of the suction are completely customizable and can be reset at any time. So you can really mimic the quick, soft letdown sucking before moving on to the long, deep sucking. I've gone entire pumping sessions without really feeling the suction, which is just like nursing - it doesn't generally feel like the baby is trying to tear your nipple off, but that's what the Medela felt like!
Efficient
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So Medela only had the preset speed and suction options and no matter what setting you chose, the suck part of the pump was the same duration as the release. But because you can completely control the rate of the Avent pump, you can do a very long pull (the instructions even say to depress the handle that creates the vacuum and hold it there for 3 seconds). The first time I tried this, I was amazed! The milk poured forth, a steady stream for the whole 3 seconds! It was really satisfying to hear the plop of all that milk fall into the bottle over and over again. I can finish a pumping session in much less time than I ever could with Medela. Also, because you can reset the rate at any time, you can restimulate letdown or change to a longer pause between pulls as you get to the end. With the Medela, I used to be able to still hand-express milk after the pump had long since stopped producing any, but I seem to get every last drop with the Avent pump!
Other things to keep in mind:
- The Avent funnels have more parts to disassemble, clean, and reassemble than the Medela funnels. Factoring in cleaning and assembly, while the actual pumping takes less time, my pumping sessions are overall the same amount of time from start to finish as they were with the Medela PiS.
- The Avent funnels are easier to clean by hand. When I'm at work, I use sterilizing wipes between sessions and I can actually reach all the places milk touches with my fingers. I couldn't do this with the Medela funnels.
- The Avent pump isn't integrated into the bag and it's cord is longer. This makes it a little more portable.
- The Avent tubes are stiffer than the Medela tubes. Be sure to use the bottle stands or those tubes will pull them right over.
- Avent includes funnel covers and screw bases that seal up the funnels between uses to keep them sterile. BIG plus over Medela in my book.
- The trigger and button for adjusting suction and speed are right at your fingertips instead of on the pump housing. With Medela, when you were double pumping you had to start the pump with one hand and then try to position that funnel over the breast while it was sucking, and you also had to try to break suction while the pump was still going and both hands were full - not easy!
- The included Avent manual pump is FAR superior to the manual pump included with Medela PiS.
All in all, if you're considering Medela, do yourself a favor and get this Avent pump instead! Your breasts will thank you!
Easy to use February 2, 2009
Elizabeth Bettencourt (MA, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I read a lot of reviews before buying a breast pump. Many people complained about how hard it was to figure out how to set up this breast pump. There are a couple of things to connect, but the shapes of the connections make it obvious what goes where. I didn't even read the instructions - just looked at the pictures. The pump works great!
It was uncomfortable at first, but you can adjust the pumping speed and pressure easily and figure out what is most comfortable for you. If I have the pump push as far down as it can go, it hurts, so I just don't do that. I love being able to stop and adjust the pumping after a few minutes so that I can get every last drop of milk out. All you do is pump manually and then push a botton, placed right on top of the pump handle and the motor takes over for you. Push that button again to stop it.
Cleaning is quick and easy. It's a closed system, so you never ever need to clean the tubing. I wash all of the pieces in the dishwasher.
I haven't figured out how to pump and have both of my hands free at the same time. But it's nice to have the pump running on automatic while I read.
The bag is compact, there's a place for everything, it's easy to travel with and it looks like you're carrying a big purse.
Love this pump June 7, 2009
H. Evans (Marlton, NJ)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this pump. It is light-weight and very, very easy to assemble. It comes with an instructional DVD that gets you started. Using the pump is a breeze. All parts are easy to clean and sterilize. I bought the Avent microwave sterilizer and all parts fit in it perfectly. I find it easier to take the pump out of its carrying bag but you could also leave the pump in the bag while pumping. The pump provides great suction and I am able to finish pumping between 10-15 min.
The noise level is just fine. You can hear the pump motor but it is relatively quiet. The insulated cases for transporting bottles are great.
I am very happy with this purchase.
Breastfeeding Twins August 26, 2009
Candice -MOT (Mother of Twins) (Utah)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I AM SO GLAD I PURCHASED THIS PUMP!! Here is why:
It was quiet!!! No roaring motor. I could pump right next to my sleeping babies and not wake them. I borrowed a friends pump that was so load I couldn't even watch TV while pumping.
It was Comfortable and More Natural.
The Avent breast pump has massage cushions. Unlike the other pump I used that just suctioned my nipples, the Avent pump was massaging the whole areola, helping with let down. It as close to natural as a pump can get.
It was also easy to hold and not heavy.
It's named IQ because it has an electronic memory. You set the rhythm and then the pump keeps it. This allows you to begin at a quick/short rhythm to stimulate letdown and then switch to slow/long rhythm that expresses more milk. You can stop and reset the rhythm anytime, allowing you to re-stimulate letdown.
The buttons are right at your fingertips, so you can start and stop the pump without breaking your suction.
Great Value- comes with a lot of extras!
I loved the manual pump that comes with it. I thought it was just as efficient. I actually have recommended the Manual pump to friends looking to buy an inexpensive pump (mothers of single babies). Philips Avent ISIS Manual Breast Pump - White
Pumping is not the `funnest' thing to do. In fact, it can be quite boring, and takes up valuable time, but the Philips Avent ISIS iQ Duo Twin Electric Breast Pump helped make pumping a bearable experience.
awesome pump, don't know what i'll do w/o it December 19, 2009
cchocolate (San Jose, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
these pumps are great. as a first time mom, i didn't know what to buy. i used the medela pump at the hospital and the first week when i took my newborn home, but wasn't too crazy about it. i read a bunch of reviews and decided to give avent a try. i'm so glad i bought these. my baby couldn't latch on properly, and i ended up pumping exclusively, so a good set of pumps is really important. i prefer avent b/c:
1. the hand controller lets you pump at ANY speed you choose
2. they're really comfortable (w/ the medela, i was getting sharp pains)
3. the motor is quiet
4. the motor still works great (i pump four times a day, 20-30min each session, for about 5 months now).
5. the suction doesn't touch the milk directly, so breast milk won't get into the tubes
6. the bag is designed to hold all the parts (motor, cord, adapter while you pump, so it's easy for working moms
7. comes with two 9-oz, two 4-oz bottles, four cold packs, and two insulators
8. the carrying bag is sleek, so you carry it to work and it just looks like a fancy computer bag.
the only thing that could be improved is that the power adapter is too big and heavy. would be great if avent can make it smaller and have the adapter fit right on the plug, so that it'll save an extra cable too. it's not a big deal if you leave everything in the bag while pumping, but if you want to take it out, then it is a bit bulky.
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