https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2866301 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:52:51 +0000 maddyz 2866301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved my freestyle with my second it was a game changer for me to not be tethered to the wall or a big battery pack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2866266 Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:45:33 +0000 Mrsbells 2866266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: The suction is strong enough for me, The pump strength goes up to level 10 and the highest I use now is level 6. Its not the hospital grade strength that medela claims it is but its more than enough for me and I also massage while I pump which is what the LC taught me to do so I have super quick pumping sessions always under 15 mins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2866223 Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:59:54 +0000 dc yoga bee 2866223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Thanks for updating! Would you say it’s worth it overall? I don’t plan on really tracking my output if I have an oversupply again like I did last time (likely with PCOS). But, I really wanted something with strong suction and after a while my PISA didn’t have that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2865940 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:47:07 +0000 Mrsbells 2865940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Yes I have been using it for a few months now. It has ups and downs. I like the Bluetooth feature that it syncs to my phone and saves my pumping data to the app. If i don't have the bluetooth turned on it still saves to the pump and then can be synced later. Although sometimes it's glitchy. My Bluetooth stopped working completely and when i called medela they overnighted me a new one.<br /> It is a closed system so I don't have to worry about milk or condensation in the tubing, and the parts feel sturdier than previous medela pumps but the way the parts fit together is a bit clunky and if you don't screw the bottle on just right, it can snap apart during pumping.<br /> Also because the parts are bigger it takes more space on my drying rack.<br /> The built in rechargeable battery is awesome.<br /> I ordered another set of parts from Amazon so i could have two sets. You don't need a full set of parts since you get 4 bottles with the original pump and I got extra flanges from the hospital so all you need at the pieces connecting the bottle to the flange and Amazon sells that in one kit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2865870 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:24:24 +0000 dc yoga bee 2865870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Have you used the sonata yet?! what are your thoughts? Mine just came in the mail today. Still pregnant so no thoughts here lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834849 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:45:54 +0000 Mrsbells 2834849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: me too! I'll have to come bak and post and update when the baby arrives and I start using it.<br /> @ElbieKay: the spectra is super quiet thats one thing i liked about it. Goodluck with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834847 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:37:50 +0000 ElbieKay 2834847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I orig had the Symphony and then got a PIS as a second pump. The PIS was loud and useless. It barely yielded any milk. I did better with hand expression.</p> <p>This time around I still have the Symphony, and just today I ordered a Spectra S2 via my insurance company. So we’ll see how that goes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834828 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:24:05 +0000 dc yoga bee 2834828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I’m really interested in how you like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834702 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:46:45 +0000 Mrsbells 2834702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Mermaid: haha i just submitted my pump request tp my insurance a few minutes ago and decided to give the sonata a try. Fingerscrossed i love it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834700 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:37:41 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2834700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I say Sonata. Quieter is so nice for phone calls, pumping at night, pumping near people, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834669 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:25:31 +0000 Mrsbells 2834669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms.Mermaid: yep i have been watching should many youTube videos comparing the freestyle to the sonata. I I just have to bite the bullet and choose one </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834602 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:18:35 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2834602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Medela backpack is pretty crummy and doesn’t fit much, from what I recall. I had the tote and couldn’t fit the cooler plus my pump parts in it, and felt like it was super pointless. Many of my friends complained about the same. I would get one of the other options- YouTube videos can be helpful to show noise and compare? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834594 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:44:48 +0000 Mrsbells 2834594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I used the spectra 2 last time. It was just ok. The shape is so odd and that makes it tricky to carry around.<br /> @Ms.Mermaid: Yeah this time my insurance only has different medela options. I do have an old spectra lying around somewhere from my last pregnancy so if that still works i will have that as a back up </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834583 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:48:10 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2834583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated the PISA and got a Spectra after 9 months and *loved* it. Are you stuck with Medela? I think insurance covering pumps has led to a lot of new technologies and competition in the industry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834581 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:46:07 +0000 dc yoga bee 2834581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After a year of heavy use, my PISA was a POS. It didn’t really empty me out and I had an oversupply. The spectra wasn’t a big thing with my first and I see the Sonota is out. I’ve got my eyes on that one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834556 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:56:29 +0000 Mrsbells 2834556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maddyz: good point. I have been watching reviews and comparisons on YouTube all day :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834543 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:18:01 +0000 maddyz 2834543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I found the pisa really different from the freestyle and that I couldn't really go back and forth comfortably. The feel of the pumps is really different and once I got used to one I really wanted to stick with it. My body really learned how the pump felt and I had a programmed set on the pump and style that worked for me. I think if I was using both I might have gotten used to the stronger suction on the pisa and hard trouble switching. But that's just a guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834539 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:07:47 +0000 Mrsbells 2834539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maddyz: thanks! I am leaning heavily towards the freestyle and just hoping the suction will be enough for me. I like portability but it wont mean much if it cant empty me out. Glad to hear it worked for you.<br /> @snowjewelz: yes i will mainly pump at work and home too and would have been fine with pisa if that was all that was offered but since i can choose between all three options now I feel the pressure to get the best of all 3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834506 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:43:14 +0000 snowjewelz 2834506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Really depends on your need! I had PISA with both kids and was fine with it. I mainly pumped at work or at home so I didn't need it to be light weight or whatever. I also bought car/battery adapter for any on the go needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834472 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:16:51 +0000 maddyz 2834472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Pump in style with my first and a freestyle with my second. I loved the freestyle. It was great for me. Some people say the suction is not strong enough, but I used it on a middle setting and it was plenty strong for me (more does not always equal better). I loved that it was so easy to carry around, it didn't need it's own bag and I used it all over the place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834435 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:27:09 +0000 Mrsbells 2834435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: thanks yes the portability is a big incentive to get it. I'm worried about a lot of the reviewers saying it had poor suction. My insurance will cover any of these pumps for free so I am also tempted to try the newer medela sonata.</p> <p>Pumps are so hard to choose between! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834430 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:15:03 +0000 LCTBQE 2834430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: yes, I think because this one will live at my office I won't mind the bulk, but last time as a (long) commuter/FT WOH/close to EP-er I really loved the portability of my Freestyle. If it's available free through insurance or money isn't an issue I'd 1000% get that over the bulky/non-portable/not-supposed-to-be-great PISA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834413 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 23:10:17 +0000 Mrsbells 2834413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: thanks a lot! I used the spectra last time. It is a bit bulky to carry around but I did love how quiet it was </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834387 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:53:02 +0000 LCTBQE 2834387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I loved my Freestyle, too--I used to put it in my robe pocket and pump while I was washing bottles and doing chores and stuff. This time (I'm 35 weeks) I got a Spectra S2 because the Freestyle wasn't an option, even for an upgrade fee, and the Spectra has to be tethered to an outlet so I plan to use it at work and use my old Freestyle at home. Have heard overall mediocre/bad things about the PISA and *terrible* things about the Ameda, fwiw.</p> <p>ETA here's my thread asking about those two, maybe there's helpful info in here for you: <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-vs-medela-freestyle#post-2834014" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-vs-medela-freestyle#post-2834014</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834353 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:27:03 +0000 Mrsbells 2834353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: thanks thats helpful </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834350 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:56:25 +0000 skinnycow 2834350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have nothing to compare it to but I loved my freestyle! Small, lightweight, and doesn't need an outlet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834336 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:10:03 +0000 Mrsbells 2834336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: uh oh thats not good </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834331 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:47:42 +0000 Ms. RV 2834331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate my PISA. The suction is not smooth at all. It isn't a parts issue because the same exact parts are smooth on the Symphony I rent. I just lug the Symphony with me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pump-in-style-vs-sonata-and-freestyle#post-2834329 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:34:13 +0000 Mrsbells 2834329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help me choose one. Looks like the freestyle is the lightest weight. I like the look of the pump in style especially with the backpack. The sonata seems to be the newest most techy option with led display and a bunch of other cool features and is the most quiet option. Has anyone used it? </p>