Medela Solo™ Electric Breast Pump

Features

Solo™ Single Electric Breast Pump More Milk. More comfort. More freedom. Solo™, a new generation and improved version of the Medela Swing Flex™ breast pump, is designed for nursing mothers who want comfort and simplicity in their lives without sacrificing efficiency.

Intuitive and simple Solo™ - an easy-to-use breast pump. Since it consists of only a few parts, it can be cleaned and assembled easily. Thanks to an intuitive user interface with 4 buttons and 9 vacuum levels, this electric breast pump for pumping from one breast is extremely easy to use.

Vacuum anywhere , even if there is no electrical outlet nearby. Thanks to the latest generation USB-C port on the Solo™ electric breast pump, the built-in battery can be charged faster than the classic micro-USB port, and you can pump up to six times when fully charged. !

2-Phase Expression™ Technology: When nursing, babies first suck in short, quick strokes to get the milk flowing. As soon as the milk starts to flow, the baby adjusts his sucking to a slower individual rhythm to drink.

Medela 2-Phase Expression™ Technology: (2-phase suction technology) mimics baby's natural pumping rhythms - first stimulates milk flow quickly and then slows down and goes into a deeper, slower suction to ensure optimal flow of milk.

PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Attachment: Due to the 105° opening angle, soft edge and oval shape for a better fit, the PersonalFit Flex™ Breast Attachment puts less pressure on the milk ducts than traditional 90° breast attachments. It allows a more efficient and comfortable suction. More comfort for you and up to 11% more milk for your baby - clinically proven (3).

In the package you will find a breast accessory in size 24 mm (size M). Overflow protection The closed system prevents breast milk from entering the tube and motor during pumping. Thanks to this, your expressed milk is not only safe and clean, but also the pump components are protected from damage. Shorter stimulation phase Studies using biphasic technology (4–8) have found that the first letdown is between 1 and 2 minutes, which is longer than a toddler (9) achieves during breastfeeding. However, under research conditions, this time is longer than in a relaxed home environment (10). At the same time, the first descent usually accelerates with repeated pumping ¹¹ (probably due to the adjustment of the descent reflex). Time to first letdown has been proven to be faster with the new 105° breast attachment, with 90% of mothers expressing milk within 2 minutes. ⁸ The duration of the stimulation phase of the Swing Maxi™ NEW has been shortened to one minute to better reflect the pumping physiology and to reduce the risk of milk not being pumped optimally during the first milk start, the pumping time has been optimized.

Advantages of the Solo™ electric breast pump:

• Ease of use: intuitive interface with 4 buttons and 9 levels of vacuum intensity
• It is easy to assemble and clean thanks to several parts
• Lightweight and compact design
• Even more flexible use: integrated battery for up to 6 vacuuming cycles per full charge
• Faster charging thanks to the USB-C connection (compared to the micro-USB connection)
• 2-Phase-Expression® technology mimics a baby's natural sucking rhythm (1,2)
• PersonalFit Flex™ breast attachment for increased comfort and 11% more milk (3)
• Including size M – 24 mm
• Significantly quieter than the previous generation of vacuum cleaners: only 45 dB at the highest suction level
• A closed system that prevents breast milk from entering the tube

The package contains:

• 1 Solo™ electric breast pump
• 1x 150 ml bottle incl. lids
• 1x bottle holder
• 1x PersonalFit Flex™ connector
• 1x Solo™ hose
• 1x PersonalFit Flex™ breast attachment, size M (24mm)
• 1x USB charging cable (USB-C)
• 1x USB power adapter
• 1x user manual for Solo™

References:

• 1 Kent JC et al. Breast response to different stimulation patterns of an electric breast pump. J Hum Lact. 2003; 19(2):179–186.
• 2 Mitoulas L et al. Effect of vacuum profile on breast milk expression using an electric breast pump. J Hum Lact. 2002; 18(4):353–360.
• 3 Sakalidis VS et al. Breast shield design influences milk removal dynamics during expression: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020: doi: 10.1111/aogs.13897
• 4 Kent JC et al. J Hum Lact. 2003; 19(2):179–186
• 5 Ramsay DT et al. J Hum Lact. 2005; 21(4):421–428
• 6 Kent JC et al. Breastfeed Med. 2008; 3(1):11–19
• 7 Prime DK et al. Breastfeed Med. 2012; 7(6):442–447
• 8 Sakalidis VS et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020: doi:10.1111/aogs.13897
• 9 Ramsay DT et al. Pediatrics. 2004; 113(2):361–367
• 10 Newton M, Newton N. J Pediatr. 1948; 33(6):698–704
• 11 Prime DK et al. Breastfeed Med. 2011; 6(4):183-190

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