Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Breast Feeding Kit
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5.00/5
- Strengths:
Easy to use
- Weaknesses:
Hard to clean
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Love this breast pump, so easy to use, can use it anywhere, the tub is also handy for washing up little things and can also be used as a steriliser. Great pump ! Would definitely recommend.
I would have liked to see in the instructions how to dismantle and wash all the bits as I wasn’t aware some of the bits came apart!
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4.50/5
- Strengths:
Did the job
- Weaknesses:
Very tired wrists
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I bought this to express occasionally so my husband could join in with feeding times. It was a handy machine to have but the more I used it my wrist payed for it! Definitely worth it for the small price when using occasionally but I would recommend an electric one if used more regularly. - Strengths:
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3.13/5
- Strengths:
Comfort, Shape
- Weaknesses:
Valve faulty
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I bought this at a baby event and was expecting a lot due to the brand name. However, when I came to use it, it didn’t work. I tried numerous things but after a bit of googling, I found that a common fault is the valve. When I checked mine it wasn’t letting milk through and instead just collecting around the suction cup. My spare valve was missing. It should work with a new valve, but I decided to instead go for a different product. - Strengths:
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5.00/5
- Strengths:
Easy to use, easy to clean, lightweight, small
- Weaknesses:
No hygienic way to make it portable
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If you're planning to express full time, this can get quite tiring and you may get a tired wrist. However it worked for me for 6 weeks, pumping at least twice a day with a silicone collector on the other side at the same time. My baby had a tongue tie which was undiagnosed for 12 weeks and he struggled to feed. Additionally I was in a lot of pain when he tried so I expressed to feed him. This pump was so easy to use as I had a good supply. With low supply I'm not sure how well it would do. I liked that if we went out and someone else was driving I could express in the car on the go really discreetly and have a bottle full by the time we got where we were going. However as there is no carry pouch to help keep it sterile I ended up taking it in a lunchbox. Which wasn't the end of the world but it would be better if there was a bag it could go in to keep it clean in my handbag. - Strengths:
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4.75/5
- Strengths:
Everything you need in one bundle, easy to use and clean
- Weaknesses:
Nothing
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This has been great to use as a first timer, everything you need in one bundle. Really easy to clean and sterilise and easy to use
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4.75/5
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Its not bad kit for someone who won’t be pumping a lot. Its very good that in this kit you have: Manual Breast Pump, Disposable Breast Pads, Closer to Nature Easi-Vent 150ml Bottles, Milk Storage Lids, Milk Storage Pots, Pure Soothers -
4.25/5
- Strengths:
Travel steriliser! Breast pads, storage pots & bottles included
- Weaknesses:
Not best design for those with larger than average breasts!
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I have a different electric breast pump which is my go to! HOWEVER I chose to buy this set for the travel steriliser which is fab! As the pump is compact it is handy to take out and about should I need to express. Milk storage pots are ideal if only expressing a little (or in the early days) as they slot inside the bottle before screwing onto the pump.
However I don’t find this the easiest pump to use considering I have bigger breasts than most! The silicone shell is simply not big or supportive enough for my ample bosom! - Strengths:
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3.38/5
- Strengths:
Box can be put in microwave
- Weaknesses:
Hand pump
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Never got on with hand pumps. This pump is easy to put together use and clean if you are able to use hand pumps. Comes with bottles and can be put in microwave to sterilise - Strengths:
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5.00/5
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I used it for a few time. I think a little bit hard to pump out the milk with it but I can recommend for all the people who would like to use it. -
5.00/5
- Strengths:
Comes with everything you need at a low price
- Weaknesses:
Leaky, time consuming
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As a first time mum i wanted to express for when we were out and about as I haven't the confidence to breast feed in public. The feeding set came with all the essentials at a low cost and came in it's own little box making storing and keeping everything together much easier, however the product does have a few flaws the pump can be leaky at times meaning that when you unlatch it from your boob you often find you are covered in a bit of breast milk, it is time consuming and some days I found myself expressing for around 45 minutes at a time which isn't convenient when you are in a rush. - Strengths:
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2.63/5
- Strengths:
Compact and easy to store and clean
- Weaknesses:
Didn’t pump very well
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I found the pump not very strong on this and would hardly get any milk. Ended up switching to a Madela in the end as I got so fed up. Was ideal for on the go (emergency pumping) on a long drive or in Mac Donald’s toilets ? - Strengths:
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4.75/5
- Strengths:
Pump is fantastic. Great for breastfeeding mums
- Weaknesses:
Bottles are not the best for breastfed babies
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I purchased this product as I was set on breastfeeding but wanted to express aswell to allow Dad to feed.
First of all, the pump is amazing. No pain during pumping and very easy to use. It can be a little fiddly to put it together after sterilising but other than that no issues.
I find the bottles are not great for babies who are breastfed. My son could not get on with these teats so we have ended up using the mam bottles instead which he took too straight away.
The breastpads were also no good for me as I had them on for 30 minutes and has leaked through them. I can wear the lansinoh ones for 6 hours with no troubles.
The steriliser is big enough for just these items so if you wanted to put more items in I would advise getting a bigger steriliser.
All in all, the pump is amazing. I wouldn’t bother with the rest of it (although the bottle is essential to pump into) - Strengths:
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4.75/5
- Strengths:
Compact and does the job.
- Weaknesses:
Time consuming.
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Bqrgain for what it is. The pump is good for the odd occasion, but not too handy if pumping every day as it is very time consuming (pumping always is). Very compact which makes storage east. Good product if not used every day. - Strengths:
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4.25/5
- Strengths:
It does the job but slowly
- Weaknesses:
Hurts your nips to be honest
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It’s good for when your out and can’t get to electric if you use an electric pump or don’t actually use you boob to feed directly at all then it’s small enough to go in your bag but it hurt my boobs so swapped to electric at home before then going in to formula - Strengths:
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3.25/5
- Strengths:
Fits the bottles easily and simple to use
- Weaknesses:
Nightmare to thoroughly clean and not always a good fit
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I used a more expensive make whilst in hospital that was perfect but too expensive. I bought this pump as a 'just in case' and also have the electric version. It fits onto the bottles easily and is very simple to use. The main problem i have with it is cleaning, i either can't figure out how to take it apart properly or the top section stores milk/water and doesn't easily release it. I have even tried two rounds in the dishwasher. - Strengths:
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4.63/5
- Strengths:
East to use, east to clean, compact.
- Weaknesses:
None
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Love it. Simple,easy to use,compact, easy to sterilise and really worth it especially.for the money. Helped me.through my mastitis too. I highly recommend this to all breast feeders. - Strengths:
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4.50/5
- Strengths:
Easiest manual pump I've tried
- Weaknesses:
The lids for milk storage pop of very easily
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This is by far my favourite manual pump (4 kids all breast fed , so I've tried a few now!) It's easy to clean and assemble , comfortable whilst expressing and not too noisy ! I love that it comes with storage/sterilizing box and spare breast pads come in handy too - Strengths:
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4.25/5
- Strengths:
The kit as a whole
- Weaknesses:
Not for long term pumping
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Second time I have used this as both my electric pumps broke and I bought this as a back up. Express great and the mini steriliser is great for travelling and when you just need to clean things fast.
The downside is that it can’t catch all the milk and isn’t great if your going to express full time. - Strengths:
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4.00/5
- Weaknesses:
Fiddly to clean.
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I used this while my son had jaundice so I could give him breast milk top ups after a feed. I found when I took the pump away from my boob I would be covered in milk so I always needed tissue to wipe myself. I found the suction wasn’t the best and it was very fiddly to clean. Wish I spent the money on an electric one as the manual is hard work when you have a newborn. - Weaknesses:
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5.00/5
- Strengths:
Easy to use, great suction, lots for money
- Weaknesses:
Can splash up a little bit the pump at top
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Overall this bundle is worth the money for all you get it's definitely worth a but for breastfeeding mums. My first time breastfeeding and I am very happy with this I get 4oz milk off in about 5 mins so my hand doesn't ache and it collects most of the milk just get the odd splash. - Strengths:
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5.00/5
- Strengths:
Good quality easy to clean
- Weaknesses:
No cons
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I bought this as my daughter couldn't latch to me obviously i wanted to give her the best so i thought i would try this really easy to use. Super easy to clean - Strengths:
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2.13/5
- Strengths:
Compact
- Weaknesses:
Leaks and isn’t easy to clean
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Great idea.
However, pumping for ages and nothing is in the bottle, move it away from your boob and be covered in your own breast milk?
Not easy to clean either. - Strengths:
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5.00/5
- Strengths:
Brilliant
- Weaknesses:
None
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Fantastic product. I've always used tommee tippee with both my children and never had any concerns they both latched very well . Everything provided as needed. - Strengths:
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4.25/5
- Strengths:
Wide teat meant easy latching on
- Weaknesses:
The air hole on the teat isn't the easiest to get completely clean
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Very good product, I've used this for 2 of my children now, amazing wide teat making transition from breastfeeding to bottle easier. The small air flow holes in the teat used to be a little harder to clean when using formula however not a problem when used for water/juice/cows milk. - Strengths:
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4.75/5
- Strengths:
Good price, trusted brand, can use with other Tommee Tippee products.
- Weaknesses:
Tricky to clean the pump and can be a bit fiddly to use.
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I bought this as a starting point to expressing. I've used Tommee Tippee products with my first child so this was the brand for me. Has everything you need to get you started with expressing dand storing milk without breaking the bank. - Strengths:
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Description
Express and store your breast milk conveniently and hygienically with the Tomme Tippee Closer to Nature Breast Feeding Kit.
With the specially crafted shape of the Closer to Nature Bottles, combined breast and bottle feeding is facilitated.
Features:
- Manual Breast Pump
- Soft-touch flexible cup
- Only 3 parts - easy to use, clean and assemble
- BPA-free
Includes:
1 x Manual Breast Pump, 50 x Disposable Breast Pads, 2 x Closer to Nature Easi-Vent 150ml Bottles, 4 x Milk Storage Lids, 4 x Milk Storage Pots, 2 x Pure Soothers