Medela Pump in Style and New Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump Tubing - Pack of 2 Review.
"Product details that may be helpful" 2008-01-25
By Danette B. Preston (Moses Lake, WA)
After reading the reviews of this tubing, I thought I would add a few details that may be helpful. Before ordering tubing for your pump, you need to identify which type of pump you have. (Is it a Medela Pump In Style Original or a Pump In Style Advanced?) This particular tubing will fit all Original Pump In Style pumps (Original Pump In Style pumps cannot be removed from the carrying bag it comes in) and it will fit Pump In Style Advanced pumps that were manufactured AFTER July of 2006. If you have a Pump In Style Advanced pump manufactured BEFORE July of 2006, these are not the correct tubes. There is another page to order those from. (They are commonly called First Issue Pump In Style Advanced tubes)
AT this time, none of Medela tubing comes in retail packaging. It is sent to the retailer in a giant ziploc bag and the seller divides them up and usually puts them in smaller bags of some sort to send to the customer. None of the tubing comes pre-sterlized so you might want to sterilize it yourself before using it. The silicone the tubes are made of tends to attract every piece of lint and anything else in it's general vicinity so even in the most careful re-packaging conditions you may find less than gleaming, shiny tubes but they should never have hair wrapped around them, as one reviewer complained! If you are unsure of which kind of pump you have or when it was manufactured, the customer service representatives at Medela are so friendly and should be able to help you identify it. The tubing works wonderfully if you get the type intended for the pump you have.
"Get them for free!" 2009-10-19
By St. Pete Mom
After reading the other reviews, I contacted Medela's customer service and they mailed me complimentary replacement tubes right away! I have an older version of the Pump in Style (late 1990's) that was handed down to me. This pump has lasted through 5 babies and I am about to use it again for #6! (Not all 6 are MY babies!) We just replace all the silicone parts for each pregnancy and the pump still works like new. Highly recommend the pump and all the parts!
"FREE IF YOU ASK!!" 2010-02-19
By Kat L.
I took everyone's advice and called Medela's customer service. I didn't want to appear demanding so I asked for help in finding tubing for my model and that's exactly what she did. She gave me the part number and places I could purchase them. I hung up with her and called back, hoping to get a different operater. Thankfully I did and explained I heard I could receive free tubing and she said yes, took my info, and placed my order for my free/complimentary tubing! Should be here in a few days! Thanks for the advice!
"Medela Pump In Style tubing" 2010-05-15
By J. Trobliger
This worked great. No leaking or anything. It did exactly what it was suppose to.
"The 1-800 number worked!" 2010-06-05
By Danielle
Thank you all for your review on calling Medela @ 1-800-435-8316. I simply told them that I needed more tubing for my Pump in Style Advanced, all they did was ask for my address and they said I should receive it free of charge (courtesy) in 6 days. No questions asked...Thanks everyone!
By Danette B. Preston (Moses Lake, WA)
After reading the reviews of this tubing, I thought I would add a few details that may be helpful. Before ordering tubing for your pump, you need to identify which type of pump you have. (Is it a Medela Pump In Style Original or a Pump In Style Advanced?) This particular tubing will fit all Original Pump In Style pumps (Original Pump In Style pumps cannot be removed from the carrying bag it comes in) and it will fit Pump In Style Advanced pumps that were manufactured AFTER July of 2006. If you have a Pump In Style Advanced pump manufactured BEFORE July of 2006, these are not the correct tubes. There is another page to order those from. (They are commonly called First Issue Pump In Style Advanced tubes)
AT this time, none of Medela tubing comes in retail packaging. It is sent to the retailer in a giant ziploc bag and the seller divides them up and usually puts them in smaller bags of some sort to send to the customer. None of the tubing comes pre-sterlized so you might want to sterilize it yourself before using it. The silicone the tubes are made of tends to attract every piece of lint and anything else in it's general vicinity so even in the most careful re-packaging conditions you may find less than gleaming, shiny tubes but they should never have hair wrapped around them, as one reviewer complained! If you are unsure of which kind of pump you have or when it was manufactured, the customer service representatives at Medela are so friendly and should be able to help you identify it. The tubing works wonderfully if you get the type intended for the pump you have.
By St. Pete Mom
After reading the other reviews, I contacted Medela's customer service and they mailed me complimentary replacement tubes right away! I have an older version of the Pump in Style (late 1990's) that was handed down to me. This pump has lasted through 5 babies and I am about to use it again for #6! (Not all 6 are MY babies!) We just replace all the silicone parts for each pregnancy and the pump still works like new. Highly recommend the pump and all the parts!
By Kat L.
I took everyone's advice and called Medela's customer service. I didn't want to appear demanding so I asked for help in finding tubing for my model and that's exactly what she did. She gave me the part number and places I could purchase them. I hung up with her and called back, hoping to get a different operater. Thankfully I did and explained I heard I could receive free tubing and she said yes, took my info, and placed my order for my free/complimentary tubing! Should be here in a few days! Thanks for the advice!
By J. Trobliger
This worked great. No leaking or anything. It did exactly what it was suppose to.
By Danielle
Thank you all for your review on calling Medela @ 1-800-435-8316. I simply told them that I needed more tubing for my Pump in Style Advanced, all they did was ask for my address and they said I should receive it free of charge (courtesy) in 6 days. No questions asked...Thanks everyone!
