Ardo Calypso Double Plus Electric Breastpump
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4.88/5
- Strengths:
Great suction
- Weaknesses:
Moisture getting in tubes
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When I was in the hospital and having problem with milk supply, a midwife recommended this and since then I have enough and more supply to feed my baby. I own other breast pumps, gifted and simple one bought prior, hower the ardo calypso remains the best. It is easy to use and since it has a good suction I don't take long pumping. The only issue I had was moisture getting in tubes, it says not to sterilise but I have to so I can dry it off clean completely. I only had to buy nnew tubes since using it for 6months so I'd say I have used it long enough really and the bottles are still usable it was just my preference to get new ones. I just genuinely love it. I don't mind the sound as other pumps also makes sound and are worse. I like that I can chose to double or single pump.
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4.00/5
- Strengths:
Good suction (when used as a single pump), easy to use
- Weaknesses:
Weak suction when used as a double pump, need to change settings after milk starts to flow
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I bought this breast pump after using a hospital version while my baby was in the neonatal unit after birth. In comparison with the hospital version, it is notably weaker when used as a double pump. I found when used as a double pump, the milk extracted would be less since the suction was reduced.
After the milk starts to flow, there is no automatic change to the next phase, therefore you are required to manually change the settings. This can be tricky if you are not wearing a pumping bra!
I now use this as a single pump and find it is more effective. Unfortunately this takes a bit more time, but does result in an increased volume of milk at the end.
The pump is easy to set up and easy to clean. I wash with warm soapy water and sterilise using my cold Milton tank.
Would recommend this product, but not as a double pump. - Strengths:
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4.88/5
- Strengths:
Ease of use
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I love this breast pump!
My little one was in neonatal after birth and I was using a hospital version of this whilst we were there
I tried a few different pumps once we were home but couldn't express as much or as easily and comfortably than I did with this make.
It is pricey but so worth it! Am planning on having more babies so I will be keeping it to use again. - Strengths:
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4.50/5
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I used this whilst in hospital with my twins before hiring a single one once home. I found it worked well and the suction was enough for me when starting out pumping. I liked the warning up cycle especially when getting used to even having pumps attached! Of course using a double one meant I had no hands free but thankfully a very helpful husband or mum around whilst using this double version! -
4.63/5
- Strengths:
Quiet and gentle but effective, easy to convert from double to single
- Weaknesses:
Larger than other pumps
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After using another brand of pump I wanted a double, this is perfect. Although it doesn't have an automatic 2 phase pump it's easy enough to change once your milk starts flowing. It's quieter than other pumps and also comes with a range of flanges to fit most sizes. Easy to convert from single to manual and easy to clean. Being a closed system too means it more hygienic than other open systems so no risk of milk or cleaning fluids getting into the motor. - Strengths:
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3.63/5
- Strengths:
Quiet and compact
- Weaknesses:
Expensive and weak
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I am a twin mum and became an exclusively pumping breast feeder due to my twins physical inabilities.
This product would have been wonderful as an addition to breastfeeding but as a sole source of drawing of milk the mechanisms aren’t strong enough and I found the pump weakened and actually only lasted me 3 months before the motor burnt out, which is a shame as I had bought lots of accessories from Ardo to support the pumping. It is however really small and lightweight to move around. The bottles and flanges are well designed also and are comfortable to use. The ability to use it with batteries is a great concept but be warned you can only pump 40/60 mins total on the batteries before they are dead, so you need to pump plugged in or take spares!
The ability to convert the pump from single to double is easy and effective also.
Overall a product that has much to offer as long as you don’t mind spending the money on something you use less frequently. - Strengths:
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5.00/5
- Strengths:
Silent and small
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Thus was my second double breast pump, and the best. It can be powered by battery and mains so ideal for taking on days out. I've used it in the park (as in a garden not a play area) with feeding cloak and no one knew.
Loved everything about it! - Strengths:
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4.38/5
- Strengths:
Very quiet and compact
- Weaknesses:
Expensive and fiddly to clean
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I got on very well with this pump. I originally had a different brand but found I couldn’t use it as it was just so loud. This pump is so quiet! I was able to use it next to my sleeping baby with no problem. It is quite fiddly to clean - there is a valve you have to remove which I always found quite difficult. It felt powerful, the settings are very effective and I never had any issues with it. - Strengths:
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3.75/5
- Strengths:
Works well for single use. Is quite
- Weaknesses:
Double just doesn't work
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I purchased this to express for my prem baby in scbu. If you use it as a single pump I can't fault it. Soon as you try to double pump it just doesn't have the suction. I returned and swapped for another an time case was the same so it wasn't due to a fault. It is a quite machine and all the attachments are easy to clean - Strengths:
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4.50/5
- Strengths:
It's very quiet
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Price
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That's one of the best things that I used when I had my baby. It's incredibly quiet. You can literally pump your milk sitting next to your baby during his/hers nap! Can be used as a single or as a double so you can save yourself a lot of time. - Strengths:
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2.50/5
- Strengths:
It’s gentle
- Weaknesses:
Poor suction
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This pump was not powerful enough to empty my milk. It didn’t even get out half. I brought it because it was gentle on the nipples and the pump I was using before rippeine really badly. I was so excited to get this home and try it but it was such a disappointment from day one. The pump didn’t always work. I went to a baby shower and pumped in the car before - using batteries - but when I come out a couple of hours later to pump again it wouldn’t work. So I had to leave and go home to pump. Suction is very poor and I could never get any milk out and therefore ended up with a really bad case of mastitis. I had to buy another pump to clear the clogs in my milk ducts.
Ardo customer service were excellent though. They gave me my money back once I returned it to them. - Strengths:
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Description
Ardo Calypso Double Plus Electric Breastpump allows you to express milk from both breasts at the same time.
Additional Information
- Vacuum Seal technology gives 100% protection and prevents contamination of pump or milk,
- Provided with selection of breast shell sizes and soft massage insert
- Compact design and reduced sound level allow for quiet discreet expression
- Double or single express as desired
- Quietest breastpump on the market
- Individually adjustable settings for vacuum and cycle (speed and suction)
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