[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pump is a great option for moms that are on the go a lot. I'm exclusively pumping for my baby and I've used the Medela Swing in the car quite a few times. As for every day use I do get more output from a different pump and the parts aren't as easy to clean. The Medela Family app is especially useful in timing each pumping session. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this breast pump to try.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recieved this pump as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Overall, I think this is a pretty good little pump for when you need something easily portable. It is a nice size to take on the go, but a little too big and round to fit in a typical pants pocket. The size is perfect to be able to stash in any bag or purse and not have to have a dedicated bag just for the pump. The suction works great and I got similar output to my regular everyday pump I use. I love how few parts and pieces there are because this makes it very easy to put together and clean after. My main complaints about this pump are the lack of a screen so I don't know how long I've been pumping and I can't tell what level suction I'm using. I know it connects to the Medela Family app to have some of this info, but I don't always have my phone available to me while pumping so having some kind of timer screen on the pump itself would have been nice. The other thing that didn't work as well for me was the shorter tunnels on the flanges. My nipples would hit the back part and that made it somewhat painful at times. Otherwise, this is a great and affordable little pump that gets the job done well!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Swing Maxi as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I currently have a 7mo old. I am working 40+ hours per week and I usually pump about 4-5 times per day, four of which are during work. Otherwise I am doing direct breastfeeding. This pump has a lot of Pros. The number one being that it is small, powerful, and pretty quiet (as long as you have it resting on something soft, otherwise it vibrates the whole table). I was very impressed with how small the actual pump is and how powerful it still is. I am able to pump the same volumes as I would with my regular pump. The flanges are very comfortable and feel sturdy. It comes with 21 and 24mm flanges which is nice if you need a smaller flange option. I still needed to use the 24mm with an insert to get the best fit, but had no issues. The overall aesthetic of the flange/bottles is quite nice and is well made. It makes pumping feel a little cooler knowing that the set up looks sleek. The tubing also feels very sturdy. I thought that it would disconnect from the pump or the flanges easily but it doesn't. The backpack is a great carrying case and has an insulated pocket to store milk, so it really could be the only bag you need. It isn't big enough to hold much else other than pumping supplies. The battery life is good for 3-4 twenty minute pumps and charges really quickly. The pump itself is extremely easy to use. I wish it didn't automatically go to expression after one minute of stimulation but it isn't that hard to just press the button again. The app can bluetooth to your pump and you can track your pumps that way as well as have a real time timer of how long you have been pumping. Cleaning is pretty easy as well. I typically use cleaning wipes to wipe the flange down between pumps during the day and store my pump parts in a fridge with a thorough cleaning once I get home with soap and water. Very easy to put together too. The overall size is nice and very portable especially if you don't have a lot of room. What I think this pump struggles with is the flexibility and freedom of movement that it claims. The length of tubing is too short to really provide you flexible movement. There is a ribbon on the pump as if to hang it from something, but i'm not sure if i'm supposed to clip it to my pants or what. Did not come with a clip. Because of that I was still stuck sitting while pumping. You also still have a flange and bottle system that sticks out from your bra, so that in and of itself limits what you can do while pumping. The battery life doesn't last long enough for more than 3-4 pumps so if you were traveling you would need an adaptor to be able to charge in the car depending on how long a trip you were taking. Overall, I would give this about 3.5 stars. It is a great pump but just not as "freeing" as they want it to be. If someone needed a smaller, more portable pump though I would definitely recommend this, or if you wanted to keep a smaller, quieter pump at work this would be a good option.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Working away from your baby is hard! Pumping milk multiple times daily and saving, storing, cleaning and transporting all adds up. Here's the breakdown on Medela's new Swing Maxi double breast pump. Pros Portability. No mama needs to be tethered to an outlet. Strong suction = more milk *when fitted properly* Best "pumping bag" accessory on the market- Medela has always led the pack in this area, Swing Maxi is no exception. The size, weight, color and compartments of the accessory bag are all well thought out. Extra points for the insulated sleeve in the center! I would prefer a double zipper that zips from either side on the main compartment, but that's all I would change. Bottle stands. A must have to avoid spills - nothing is more frustrating! Cons Noise. Yup, the Swing Maxi is loud. Louder than I would like for using at work - I prefer a quieter motor for more privacy, and less "white noise" while pumping. Length of tubing. The Y tubing between the two flanges/bottles is just a hair short which makes setting up and breaking down trickier than necessary. The power button. It's easily triggered when storing, removing or basically anytime you handle the pump. All it takes is a light finger touch/bump and it starts the motor! If this had only happened once, or even twice, I wouldn't mention it. But it happens All. The. Time. The Stellar Product Testing Panel supplied me with this pump in exchange for my review. I was happy to do so, since I have two children and am pumping frequently when away from my baby! After having tried several brands/models of breast pumps, my recommendation is to consider the Swing Maxi if you are looking for a portable, light pump that aids in milk production for occasional times away from your baby or as an aid for establishing breastfeeding. If you need a pump to use multiple times daily, consider the Swing Maxi for a back up pump. (Trust me, you WILL need a back up pump if you are pumping daily- low batteries, forgotten pieces, schedule/location changes, are just a few of the challenges you can expect) You've got this! Stay strong, stay calm and keep pumping!

I am a bit disappointed I thought it would be good but the suction is horrible I would never use it again

I was excited to get this pump. easy to bring to work. unfortunately it gets about half the volume that my spectra gets. there isnl not much suction and the backflow membrane always detaches

I really wanted to love this pump but after less than 2 months, it randomly started turning off during pump sessions. It would sometimes work for 30 seconds, and other times cut off after 15 minutes. I used it on average about 3 times per day. I am giving 3 stars because I did really love the portability of this pump!

Not powerful enough. It made it really hard to keep up with pumping. I liked how portable it was but it's just not enough on it's own.