Calypso Ardo

After using the Ameda Elite in hospital with my second little one, I realised the difference that a good breastpump makes to expressing milk.

After a bit of research I decided to get the Ardo Calypso, and I haven't been disappointed! I like the fact that it's easy to tailor the the speed and strength of the pump to get milk flowing quickly and easily. Its also fairly quiet which is great, and I like the fact that I can simply convert it to a double pump with the upgrade kit I got with it. I'm able to get a whole bottle of milk in less than 10 minutes which is a massive difference to my previous electric pump which could take 30 minutes or longer.

The pumping unit itself is larger than I'm used to and not as portable, although it would be reasonably easy to take out and about if I needed to. A carry bag would have been a plus.

The availability of different size breast shields is also great, and the breast shields and collection bottles are easy to clean and sterilise.

Overall this is a great pump and I'd strongly recommend it.

Really easy and simple to use for a first time pumper like me ! Very comfortable too - highly recommend.

Quiet, comfortable and every bit as powerful as the Ameda Elite I used in hospital. Simple and unfussy to use. Easy to wash up and sterilise too.

Switches easily to a double pump by adding the £20 'conversion kit'.

Will also use the same collection kits as the Ameda range.

The only other feature I'd like ideally is a timer.

The staff at Ardo are really helpful too with advice on their range.