Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breast Pump

The Swing Maxi™ Hands-free double electric pump provides you with an intuitive superior pumping experience. This compact yet powerful pump has 9 adjustable vacuum levels, keeping you pumping in comfort. With Medela’s trusted 2-Phase Expression™ technology it mimics babies' natural sucking rhythm - faster at first to stimulate milk flow, then slower to feed – for comfortable and efficient pumping.

Vacuum is applied to the breast by means of a tubing connection to the pump. The air flow between the pump and the hands-free cups generate a vacuum that is applied to the breasts for milk expression. The milk is then collected within the cups and once pumping is finished the expressed milk can be poured from the cups into a bottle or storage bag.

The Hands-free Collection Cups are not intended to be used for milk storage.

The Swing Maxi™ Hands-free is great for relaxing back and taking a moment, and also for those times when you have to be on-the-go. Whether you choose to use your hands-free pump while sitting, walking around, or tending to your baby, Swing Maxi™ Hands-free allows you both options.

It is good to note as with all pumps, the milk collection cups are not designed to be used when leaning over completely or during exercise as there is an opening (pouring spout) at the top of the cups through which milk could spill out.

The Hands-free Collection Cups are connected to the Swing Maxi™ double electric breast pump by way of a tubing connection. Connect the long end of the tubing to the motor unit as far as it will go. Connect the short end of the tubing into the tubing connection port on the collection cups.

The Hands-free Collection Cups can hold up to 150 ml of breast milk in each cup.

The Hands-free Collection Cups are placed on the breast inside the nursing bra. The fit of the bra and vacuum generated from the pump creates a seal that allows the cups to stay in place while pumping and collecting milk.

A special bra is not required when using the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free. The wearable cups are designed to fit into most nursing bras.

The Swing Maxi™ Hands-free breast pump weighs 325 g. The cups each weigh 76 g.

Yes, the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free double electric breast pump can be used as a single pump. Simply assemble one collection cup ready for pumping and then insert the unused tubing end into the Y-shaped tubing holder.  This shuts off the vacuum to one side of the pump and allows for easy single pumping.

No, you do not need WiFi to use the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free   pump. The pump has the ability to connect to the Medela Family™ app via Bluetooth® connectivity.

The Medela Family™ app is your personal assistant that provides automatic real-time tracking, personalised, science-based content and pumping tips, a virtual milk inventory system, plenty of smart tools and interactive checklists.

With the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free built-in USB chargeable battery, you can pump on a single battery charge for up to 1.5 hours, which is on average up to 6 double pumping sessions.

Only use the power adapter and cable that comes with the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free breast pump to recharge the battery.

The Swing Maxi™ pump is also compatible with the Medela PersonalFit Flex™ set (with bottles). You can use the pump either with the wearable collection cups included in the configuration or with the classic PersonalFit Flex™ set that can be bought separately.

The Swing Maxi™ Hands-free has been designed to make cleaning easy. The wearable cups have only 3 parts to clean (cup, membrane, breast shield) and are dishwasher safe on the top rack only. 

The pump unit and the exterior of tubing can be wiped down with a damp cloth if needed. The pump features a closed-system so milk cannot get into the tubing when used as instructed. Do not clean or rinse the inside of the tubing under any circumstances.

The Hands-free Collection Cups should be boiled for 10 minutes before first use, washed after every use (hand wash or dishwash), and disinfected once per day (boil for 10 minutes or microsteam). Always allow all parts to completely dry on a clean towel.

The Medela personal use breast pump features a closed-system so milk cannot get into the tube when used as instructed. Do not clean or rinse the inside of the tubing under any circumstances. The exterior of the tubing can be wiped down with a damp cloth if dirty.

With the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free 9 adjustable vacuum settings you have full control in both stimulation and expression mode to find your Maximum Comfort Vacuum.

Double pumping both breasts together compared to single pumping (one breast at a time) has been shown to stimulate an additional milk ejection (milk let-down) which on average results in 18% more milk pumped over a 15 minute pumping duration.11 It also means that the milk has a higher fat and calorie content and there is better breast drainage.11

The Hands-free Collection Cups are designed in an anatomical shape to comfortably fit most breasts.

Yes, it is possible to use the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free breast pump as a single pump whilst at the same time as breastfeeding your baby/child from the other breast. As with many new skills, it may be a little difficult at first to do both at the same time. It can be helpful to discuss this with your breastfeeding specialist or breastfeeding support group to see how you can make this easier.

Yes. The Swing Maxi™ Hands-free pump does not shut off automatically when a milk collection cup is full. However, because of the Hands-free Collection Cups’ transparent design and side scale measurement indicator, it makes it easy to monitor how much has been collected and pause the pumping when the collection cup is full. Simply continue your pumping session once the collection cup is emptied.

To empty the cup:

1. Pause the pumping by pressing the On/Pause/Off button on your Swing Maxi™ Hands-free breast pump.

2. Pour the expressed milk into a breast milk-safe collection bottle or storage bag.

3. Place the Hands-free Collection Cups back in position and continue the pumping session.

No. Do not store expressed breastmilk within the pump cups. When a user has finished pumping, any breast milk expressed should be poured into a milk-safe storage container, stored in the refrigerator, freezer or used immediately.

The Hands-free Collection Cups should be washed after every use (hand wash or dishwash), and disinfected once per day (boil for 10 minutes or microsteam).

The Hands-free cups are dishwasher safe on the top rack only.

Make sure that all pump set components are clean and dry and that connections are secure. While pumping, make sure the breast shields form a complete seal around each breast.
If suction does not improve after having followed these steps, contact Medela Customer Service.

To avoid milk spilling out of the breast shield tunnel, when finished pumping, keep the pump running and slightly lean forward to ensure all milk from the nipple tunnel enters the milk collection cups. Once there is no more milk in the tunnel stop the pump by pressing the start or pause button.

Before long-term storage, disassemble and disinfect all parts (except for the tubing). Do not store the Swing Maxi™ Hands-free breast pump in its assembled state over an extended period of time. It is best to fully charge the battery before storing your breast pump for an extended period of time.