Breast pumps: momcozy or medela? (UK)

Helloooo! I’m researching on which breast pump to get. Baby isn’t due until mid-Feb but want to start looking at options to see which to get when I deffo know I’ll be needing it. I’ve seen good reviews on momcozy and medela, does anyone have any experience or preference for either? I’m planning on BF for the first 6-8 weeks and then BF and bottle feed afterwards. I’m particularly after the handsfree one! Any insights would be so helpful 😊

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I tried the medela manual first. Didn’t mind this. Got good pumps but took FOREVER to empty. Kept this as a just in case my electric ones ever go bust!
Then tried the medela solo. I didn’t like this. I found the pump was awkward as it had to be held or a needed a special bra to hold the bottles in place and it didn’t empty me fully and I ended up with Mastitis.
I now use the Momcozy V2. I love this pump. Many say that handsfrees shouldn’t be your main source for pumping but it’s mine (I exclusively pump) and I’ve never had any issues at all. It helped increase my amounts. I can deal with my baby at the same time. Was definitely worth the purchase. I’ve had it 3+ months and never needed to replace anything. X

I have a momcozy M5 and I love it. I wouldn’t buy one before birth though, not everyone can get on with expressing milk and they don’t recommend starting until 6 weeks as you need to establish your milk supply. I’d recommend buying a Hakka for now then get one later on but of course it’s up to you 😊

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