https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:51:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207477 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:18:27 +0000 blackbird 2207477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dolphin: ah boo, then! I'm sure the PISA will be great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207390 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 09:07:23 +0000 dolphin 2207390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I read some reviews that the suction is stronger on the PISA too. I'll give it a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207083 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:12:34 +0000 whenoceansrise 2207083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the PISA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207078 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:03:09 +0000 dolphin 2207078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @Anagram: I got it in 2013. We tried troubleshooting it but it still didn't work. They said they only cover 1 year warranty so since it's been longer than that there is nothing they can do. She said she could offer me a 30% discount to buy a new one but it's cheaper if I go through insurance. I just can't decide if I want to pay extra for it. I mean I liked it, but if the PISA does the exact same thing I minus well go with free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207063 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:48:54 +0000 Anagram 2207063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dolphin: How old is the Freestyle? I had an older Freestyle and the motor started to go--I called Medela and they had me do troubleshooting over the phone. When nothing worked, they sent me a new pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207059 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:47:31 +0000 blackbird 2207059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any chance medela will charge you to replace the motor and it'll cost less than $195? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207057 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:46:24 +0000 snowjewelz 2207057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been using a PISA too just fine! BUT I could see spending $ on the Freestyle if it's what you're used to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207042 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:36:39 +0000 Charm54 2207042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I EPed with a PISA and had no complaints. It did everything I needed it to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-pisa-starter-kit-vs-freestyle#post-2207005 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:04:50 +0000 dolphin 2207005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Freestyle pump and used it a year with LO1. I liked it a lot because it was so light and portable. I brought it to work with me every day. I just dusted it off in preparation for LO2 and the motor is dead!!! I'm so bummed. So now my options through insurance are to get a FREE Medela Pump in Style Advanced starter kit or pay $195 for an upgrade to the Freestyle. A part of me wants the Freestyle because that's what I'm use to but not sure if it's worth the additional cost. The PISA starter kit is basic but I already have all the extras like tote bag, cooler bag, extra bottles, etc. So ladies, do you think I should just get the free PISA or pay extra for the Freestyle? </p>