Web: Hygeiababy.com
Price: $275 to $290
Type: Professional.
Comments: A reader recommended this brand to us—she loved her EnJoye pump, which is comparable in suction to hospital-grade pumps. It comes in two versions: a rechargeable battery version ($275) and the deluxe tote ($290, pictured). We had trouble finding retail outlets for the Hygeia pumps–it’s possible they’re moving away from retail to an insurance only option.
Unique features include a “CARE button” that “records your baby’s cry or other sounds for playback during pumping.” This is ostensibly to help with let down. This feature is only available on the Enjoye Deluxe. It also has independently adjustable speed and suction controls. Finally, like the Nurture III, this pump is sealed and can be used by more than one person–you can lend or sell it when you’re done.
The pumps have a three year warranty. After three years, return your pump to the company and they offer to recycle or refurbish your pumps so you don’t have to throw it away.
One bummer: Hygeia doesn’t make smaller size flanges. Comments on the Enjoye were mostly positive, but recently moms have been complaining that their pumps had suction problems and in some cases the battery or motor died, particularly the Q version. The worst part: poor customer service from the company when problems crop up. So we’ll have to lower Enjoye’s rating. Rating: C
I HIGHLY recommend this breast pump. It does have a closed system, which is great if you want to sell it afterwards. I used mine for 16 months straight, about 4-7 times in every 24 hour period. It NEVER stopped working. The adjustable suction and speed made for easy and comfortable pumping. Pump has a 3 year warranty. Suction was as good as the hospital-grade version I used at the hospital; I was routinely getting 6-8 oz in 15 min. Now that I’m getting ready for baby #2, I sent my pump back to get serviced. Customer service was extremely responsive, and even offered me an extended warranty post my original warranty expiration for cheap (warranty expired 4 months prior to my sending pump in for service). Pump is a little loud, but it didn’t bother me or anyone else. Price tag isn’t much more than other electric pumps. It is a bit large, but I had no problems toting it around. I even took it out of country! If you get the external power supply version, I highly recommend purchasing either the car charger or battery pack adapter…some places I tried to pump didn’t have power outlets and having the option to pump in the car was great. I also had to purchase a different flange size to accommodate my size; the Medela flanges fit perfectly on this. I cannot recommend this pump enough!! It was worth the price!!