Every unique parent mention from our pipeline, sorted by upvotes. Quotes are lightly trimmed for length, never for meaning.
r/BabyBumpsCanadau/tommythegorilla· Oct 2022· ⬆ 7👍 Recommends
Thread: "Breast pump recommendations for exclusively pumping"
I use the Medela Sonata and I love it! My daughter was in the nicu so I have been exclusively pumping since day 1 and this pump has been amazing. I had access to the hospital pump (Medela symphony) the entire month my daughter was in the nicu but I only used it a handful of times because I actually preferred the sonata. It’s easy to use, efficient, and not too loud. It doesn’t need to be plugged in while you’re using it so you’re not constantly attached to the wall, although it is a little bulky to carry around. I definitely recommend it!!
r/ExclusivelyPumpingu/bitchdaycake· Feb 2025· ⬆ 3😐 Mixed
Thread: "What is the Best/Affordable Hospital Grade Breast Pump?"
I wish I had a good answer to this for you, I just made an account on amazon.com and checked out like usual and it showed up 2 days later. Maybe because I live pretty close to the border as well as relatively nearish to an Amazon fulfillment center? I did some googling before I ordered it and expected it to be a way more complicated process
r/BabyBumpsCanadau/Nymeria2018· Aug 2022· ⬆ 3😐 Mixed
Thread: "Your favourite breast pump for low supply"
For low supply you’ll want to go with a hospital grade or equivalent which won’t be completely portable. Either the Medela Symphony to rent as you did before or the Medela Sonata to buy. The sonata has a battery option and is equivalent to the Symphony with similar features. For hands free, get a pumping bra (or cut circles out of an old sports bra for a MUCH cheaper but effective option). Alternatively, the Spectra from the US is supposed to be great but still requires a pumping bra and the warranty doesn’t include coverage for Canada/insurance may not cover the cost if you normally have coverage.
r/BabyBumpsCanadau/Mouse_rat__· Jun 2025· ⬆ 3👍 Recommends
Thread: "Best breast pump for exclusively pumping available in Canada? [ab]"
I got so lucky I got a sonata on clearance at Walmart for $150 and have used it for two pregnancies but didn't pump very much
r/BabyBumpsCanadau/fishingonion· Jun 2025· ⬆ 2👎 Complains
Thread: "Best breast pump for exclusively pumping available in Canada? [ab]"
It's most likely that I would exclusively pump because my baby is likely to come early (between 34-37 weeks). The only Canadian option that I considered was Medela Sonata, but it has been discontinued. I ordered a spectra S1 from amazon.com. it arrived in about 20 days after I placed my order. And I bought extra Maymom pump parts from Amazon.ca
r/BabyBumpsCanadau/Bright-Sample7487· Oct 2022· ⬆ 2👍 Recommends
Thread: "Breast pump recommendations for exclusively pumping"
Like mentioned here already, I used the Medela Symphony at the NICU and rented one for home for awhile. Eventually I purchased the Medela Sonata and I have no complaints. I just weaned after 10 months of pumping. Near the end I had trouble emptying but I’m not sure if that was because of the pump. I never really had any issues from the beginning with establishing and keeping up with my supply. I wish I had also gotten a Spectra pump just to compare the too- I know people rave about the Spectras. I think you can get it from US Amazon.
r/workingmomsu/remfem99· Oct 2025· ⬆ 2😐 Mixed
Thread: "Current breast pump recommendations!"
I’m also due with my third this winter and I probably will just suck it up (haha, pun not intended) and haul my medela sonata to work with me. I have a decent-ish pumping room to use and I am unsure if I want to spend $ on a wearable - especially if the output is subpar.
r/ExclusivelyPumpingu/mariekeap· Feb 2025· ⬆ 2😐 Mixed
Thread: "What is the Best/Affordable Hospital Grade Breast Pump?"
How did you even get it shipped from Amazon US? Everytime I entered our address it said they didn't ship and we live in a major city! I ended up getting the Medela Sonata instead, same painful price point.
r/BabyBumpsCanadau/Snoo-32912· Aug 2022· ⬆ 2👍 Recommends
Thread: "Your favourite breast pump for low supply"
I got the Medela Sonata and really like it. To save some money I waited for it to be on sale on Amazon, and registered for a free prime trial which increased my registry completion discount to 15%. You can stack the completion discount on-top of regular sales.
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Every unique parent mention from our pipeline, sorted by upvotes. Quotes are lightly trimmed for length, never for meaning.
Thread: "Breast pump recommendations for exclusively pumping"
I use the Medela Sonata and I love it! My daughter was in the nicu so I have been exclusively pumping since day 1 and this pump has been amazing. I had access to the hospital pump (Medela symphony) the entire month my daughter was in the nicu but I only used it a handful of times because I actually preferred the sonata. It’s easy to use, efficient, and not too loud. It doesn’t need to be plugged in while you’re using it so you’re not constantly attached to the wall, although it is a little bulky to carry around. I definitely recommend it!!
Thread: "What is the Best/Affordable Hospital Grade Breast Pump?"
I wish I had a good answer to this for you, I just made an account on amazon.com and checked out like usual and it showed up 2 days later. Maybe because I live pretty close to the border as well as relatively nearish to an Amazon fulfillment center? I did some googling before I ordered it and expected it to be a way more complicated process
Thread: "Your favourite breast pump for low supply"
For low supply you’ll want to go with a hospital grade or equivalent which won’t be completely portable. Either the Medela Symphony to rent as you did before or the Medela Sonata to buy. The sonata has a battery option and is equivalent to the Symphony with similar features. For hands free, get a pumping bra (or cut circles out of an old sports bra for a MUCH cheaper but effective option). Alternatively, the Spectra from the US is supposed to be great but still requires a pumping bra and the warranty doesn’t include coverage for Canada/insurance may not cover the cost if you normally have coverage.
Thread: "Best breast pump for exclusively pumping available in Canada? [ab]"
I got so lucky I got a sonata on clearance at Walmart for $150 and have used it for two pregnancies but didn't pump very much
Thread: "Best breast pump for exclusively pumping available in Canada? [ab]"
It's most likely that I would exclusively pump because my baby is likely to come early (between 34-37 weeks). The only Canadian option that I considered was Medela Sonata, but it has been discontinued. I ordered a spectra S1 from amazon.com. it arrived in about 20 days after I placed my order. And I bought extra Maymom pump parts from Amazon.ca
Thread: "Breast pump recommendations for exclusively pumping"
Like mentioned here already, I used the Medela Symphony at the NICU and rented one for home for awhile. Eventually I purchased the Medela Sonata and I have no complaints. I just weaned after 10 months of pumping. Near the end I had trouble emptying but I’m not sure if that was because of the pump. I never really had any issues from the beginning with establishing and keeping up with my supply. I wish I had also gotten a Spectra pump just to compare the too- I know people rave about the Spectras. I think you can get it from US Amazon.
Thread: "Current breast pump recommendations!"
I’m also due with my third this winter and I probably will just suck it up (haha, pun not intended) and haul my medela sonata to work with me. I have a decent-ish pumping room to use and I am unsure if I want to spend $ on a wearable - especially if the output is subpar.
Thread: "What is the Best/Affordable Hospital Grade Breast Pump?"
How did you even get it shipped from Amazon US? Everytime I entered our address it said they didn't ship and we live in a major city! I ended up getting the Medela Sonata instead, same painful price point.
Thread: "Your favourite breast pump for low supply"
I got the Medela Sonata and really like it. To save some money I waited for it to be on sale on Amazon, and registered for a free prime trial which increased my registry completion discount to 15%. You can stack the completion discount on-top of regular sales.