Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: CLOSED: Baby Bounty Bash - Medela Swing Electric Breastpump (+ Giveaway)

Apr 14, 2010

CLOSED: Baby Bounty Bash - Medela Swing Electric Breastpump (+ Giveaway)

This post is a 'Baby Bounty Bash' feature...The Online Baby Shower Extravaganza on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports from March 25- April 25-2010.

For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The Junction'

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Medela ...the first name that's uttered by a Mom when she has to recommend a quality breastfeeding aid and the first recommended brand by Medical Professionals.
Ollie Larsson's Swiss company has grown leaps and bounds since that day in 1961 when it marketed its first accessory.

I'm a firm propagator of breastfeeding atleast for the first 6 months in a child's life. If a Mommy can breastfeed her child till the child turns a year old, all the better. By God's Grace I had no problems nursing Bunny girl as a child and I'm praying Bunny Boo will follow his sister's footsteps and latch on easily. (and I pray I'm blessed with enough to nourish my infant's nutrient needs)

I never did consistently use a breastpump during Bunny girl's time. I was blessed to work close to home and the management in the organization I worked in was awesome. I was given the permission to go home thrice in a day, during working hours, to nurse my then 4 month old infant. That worked great!

With Bunny Boo, being a Stay at Home mom, I know I really don't need a breastpump but Hubby and I decided we would give Bunny girl the privilege to help feed her brother, under our supervision. (Just so that she'd feel involved and have that special one-on-one bonding time with him)

Thus when we were sent the Medela Swing Electric Breastpump I was obviously thrilled.

The kit includes the following:

* A SoftFit™ breastshield
* A Bottle stand
* Two 5 oz breastmilk bottles, lids & a travel cap

* A wide base slow-flow nipple
* 1 valve
* 3 membranes
* Tubing
*A Neck/shoulder strap
* An AC adapter
*A Battery power option (Note: the kit does not come with the 4 AA batteries required)
* A Carry bag
* An Instruction manual
* A Breastfeeding Information Guide

What's great is the pump itself is compact, light in weight and is small enough to fit into my handbag. It is Medela's smallest, lightest single electric pump.
(That's right 100% electric...no manual labor will be involved!!)

The Medela Swing Electric Breastpump employs a '2 phase expression technology:

Phase 1 is the stimulation phase that encourages the flow of milk to begin
Phase 2 is the expression phase that facilitates gentle, efficient and more effective expression of milk in a short interval of time.

I have not been able to try out the pump yet but we should be ready to go in about 5 weeks time! Based on the reviews I've read on Buzzillions and Amazon I'm encouraged that this is a great kit for the money you'd be spending on the same.

I suppose the only drawback for many is its a single electric pump. That doesn't really perturb me as I'd basically be pumping to allow Hubby and Bunny girl share in the bonding time during feeds and not really to cut out on the time I spend actually nursing our little bundle.

Buy it:

You can buy your own Medela Swing Electric Breastpump for 149.99 US$ from BabiesRUs or at a reduced price of 118 US$ on Amazon.com. (Both offer free shipping)

Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a Medela Swing Electric Breastpump.

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Browse the various resource segments on the Medela site and tell me some interesting fact or tip you learnt.

2. 'Love on the Sponsor' entries:(1 entry each)

- Follow Medela on Twitter

- Fan Medela on Facebook and share what you've learned about breastfeeding here: http://bit.ly/czaZ2y

- Join the Medela Community

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a 149$ Medela SwingElectric Breastpump at EBMR's BabyBountyBash(5/1)http://bit.ly/bmdmXQ #giveaway #nursing #win #baby

3. Additional entries: (1 entry each)

- Fan me on Facebook.
- Follow Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports (EBMR) via Google Friend Connect
- Subscribe to the EBMR email updates
- Snag the EBMR Blog button
- Snag the Baby Bounty Bash button
- Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

This giveaway is open to US Residents , 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 1st 2010 at 10 pm Central time.

** EBMR Disclaimer: Medela sent me a Swing electric breastpump for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Baby, Baby Bounty Bash, Breastpump, Medela, Mommy and Baby giveaways, Nursing, Reviews / Giveaways

338 Comments:

At April 24, 2010 at 11:27 PM , Anonymous said...: I am following Medela on Twitter :D

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At April 24, 2010 at 11:27 PM , Anonymous said...: I've become a fan of yours on Facebook :D

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At April 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM , Anonymous said...: I am following you on Google Friend Connect :D

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At April 25, 2010 at 3:39 AM , Anonymous said...: I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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At April 26, 2010 at 11:11 AM , Kristen said...: Daily tweet!
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At April 26, 2010 at 12:21 PM , Liz said...: I didn't know that breastfeeding increases the effectiveness of immunization shots.
At April 26, 2010 at 3:40 PM , skipthelaundry said...: 4-26 tweet
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At April 26, 2010 at 6:12 PM , Sarah said...: I learned that some babies bite because the milk is coming too fast!

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At April 27, 2010 at 12:35 AM , Karen P said...: How can I establish a good supply of breastmilk?
Early breastfeeding is the time when the milk supply is set. Breastfeed frequently to help make lots of milk. Enjoy the time after your baby is born, and rest to regain your energy. Avoid frequent bottles when you and baby are together. Begin offering small bottle feeds when the baby is 3-4 weeks old to help the baby get used to bottles.
At April 27, 2010 at 12:35 AM , Karen P said...: gfc follower
At April 27, 2010 at 3:16 AM , Anonymous said...: I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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At April 27, 2010 at 10:17 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet. amypugmire@live.com
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At April 27, 2010 at 11:24 AM , Kristen said...: Daily tweet!
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At April 27, 2010 at 4:42 PM , Chrissyb said...: tweet
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At April 27, 2010 at 7:51 PM , abby said...: Medela works with both consumers AND hospitals.
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At April 28, 2010 at 5:51 AM , Anonymous said...: I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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At April 28, 2010 at 7:24 AM , Kim said...: tweet http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/13003302829
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At April 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM , LouEffie said...: Today's tweet.

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At April 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/13013740527
At April 28, 2010 at 3:15 PM , Katie R. said...: I learned that Colostrum (the first milk) is a gentle, natural laxative that helps clear baby’s intestine, decreasing the chance for jaundice to occur.

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At April 28, 2010 at 4:33 PM , Chrissyb said...: tweet
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At April 28, 2010 at 5:53 PM , Sarah Osborne said...: Tweet!
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At April 28, 2010 at 5:57 PM , abby said...: http://twitter.com/uberabby2/status/13003403169
At April 29, 2010 at 2:09 AM , Molly C. said...: Interesting tip I found on the site-
When a baby is incorrectly latched, the baby grasps just the nipple shaft rather than locating the gum compressions on the breast itself. Mothers can identify a shallow, improper latch by removing the baby and checking the shape of the nipple. If the nipple looks creased, or drawn into a point (like a new lipstick), this is a sign that the baby is compressing the nipple shaft.
At April 29, 2010 at 2:09 AM , Molly C. said...: Follower on google friends
At April 29, 2010 at 2:10 AM , Molly C. said...: Following Medela on twitter
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At April 29, 2010 at 4:07 AM , Anonymous said...: I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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At April 29, 2010 at 7:44 AM , Kim said...: tweet http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/13066467459
At April 29, 2010 at 11:19 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet. amypugmire@live.com
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At April 29, 2010 at 12:07 PM , Kristen said...: Daily tweet
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At April 29, 2010 at 12:11 PM , Sarah Osborne said...: Tweet!
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At April 29, 2010 at 6:46 PM , abby said...: tweeted:
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At April 29, 2010 at 7:58 PM , Sonya said...: I learned that Medela's Breast Shells can help draw out flat or inverted nipples.
At April 29, 2010 at 7:58 PM , Sonya said...: Google friend
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At April 30, 2010 at 6:40 AM , Kim said...: tweet http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/13124305405
At April 30, 2010 at 6:55 AM , Anonymous said...: I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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At April 30, 2010 at 7:47 AM , Lisa G said...: tweet
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At April 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/13135796663
At April 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM , Luv to Save said...: I learned that some babies bite to reduce the flow of milk if it is too fast for them. Try leaning back while feeding. Putting the baby in more upright feeding position helps manage a fast milk flow. Avoid pressing on the baby’s head. This allows him to let go of the breast if he needs to take a breath.
At April 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM , Luv to Save said...: Follow Medela on Twitter as luv_to_save
At April 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM , Luv to Save said...: email subscriber
At April 30, 2010 at 11:13 AM , Kristen said...: Daily tweet
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At April 30, 2010 at 1:09 PM , Kimberly said...: I learned that a nipple shield can help a woman with inverted nipples nurse.
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At April 30, 2010 at 1:10 PM , Kimberly said...: I'm a google follower.
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At April 30, 2010 at 1:11 PM , Kimberly said...: I follow and tweeted http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/13142983920
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At April 30, 2010 at 1:11 PM , Kimberly said...: I follow medela on twitter @Aerated.
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At April 30, 2010 at 2:55 PM , LouEffie said...: Today's tweet.

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At April 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM , Chrissyb said...: tweet
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At April 30, 2010 at 7:35 PM , abby said...: http://twitter.com/uberabby2/status/13138798544
At April 30, 2010 at 7:43 PM , Sarah Osborne said...: Tweet!
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At May 1, 2010 at 2:29 AM , Anonymous said...: I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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At May 1, 2010 at 7:05 AM , Lisa G said...: tweet
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At May 1, 2010 at 8:18 AM , Annie Lee said...: learned that The superior nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits your baby’s IQ.
At May 1, 2010 at 8:18 AM , Annie Lee said...: follow via google connect
At May 1, 2010 at 8:19 AM , Annie Lee said...: I subscribe to your email updates
At May 1, 2010 at 8:19 AM , Annie Lee said...: have your button on my blog

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At May 1, 2010 at 8:34 AM , AmyLynn said...: I learned that some breastfeeding expenses may be covered under some health insurance plans.
At May 1, 2010 at 8:37 AM , AmyLynn said...: I'm following your blog via Google Friend Connect.
At May 1, 2010 at 8:39 AM , AmyLynn said...: I'm your fan on FB.
At May 1, 2010 at 8:39 AM , AmyLynn said...: Following Medela on Twitter: hillfam2005
At May 1, 2010 at 8:40 AM , AmyLynn said...: Following you on twitter. Tweet: http://twitter.com/hillfam2005/status/13188538035
At May 1, 2010 at 8:40 AM , AmyLynn said...: I'm a fan of Medela on Facebook and I commented on the post.
At May 1, 2010 at 10:19 AM , Victoria said...: I learned this :
The superior nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits your baby’s IQ.

I never realized it had any effect on the babys IQ, I just knew it was better for them for a whole bunch of reasons!

vschilke at gmail dot com
At May 1, 2010 at 10:19 AM , Victoria said...: GFC follower

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At May 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM , Kristen said...: Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/aeris321/status/13194184028
At May 1, 2010 at 10:43 AM , LouEffie said...: Today's tweet. loueffie@gmail.com

http://twitter.com/LouEffie/status/13194485209
At May 1, 2010 at 10:46 AM , tina reynolds said...: I found great tips for storing like
It is normal for pumped milk to vary in color, consistency and scent depending on your diet. Stored milk separates into layers. Cream will rise to the top. Gently swirl the warmed bottle to mix the milk layers.
I am due in sept and it will be my first attempt at breastfeeding so I can use lots of advice. thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
At May 1, 2010 at 10:46 AM , tina reynolds said...: i follow your blog
At May 1, 2010 at 10:47 AM , tina reynolds said...: i subscribe to your blog
At May 1, 2010 at 10:47 AM , tina reynolds said...: i am a facebook fan (mrstinareynolds)
At May 1, 2010 at 10:58 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet. amypugmire@live.com
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/13195211960
At May 1, 2010 at 11:33 AM , Kimberly said...: daily tweet. thank you! http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/13196950817
kirbycolby at gmail dot com
At May 1, 2010 at 12:14 PM , Unknown said...: they have a forum

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At May 1, 2010 at 1:14 PM , Jessica said...: I learned that you should avoid early use of bottles and pacifiers to prevent sore nipples
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
At May 1, 2010 at 1:19 PM , Jessica said...: I follow Medela on twitter (@jjak2003)
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
At May 1, 2010 at 1:19 PM , Jessica said...: I joined the Medela Community
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
At May 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM , Jessica said...: I follow you through twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/13201832217
jjak2003 at gmail dot com
At May 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM , Jessica said...: I follow through google friend connect
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At May 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM , Jessica said...: I subscribe via e-mail
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At May 1, 2010 at 1:39 PM , Sarah Osborne said...: Tweet!
http://twitter.com/sarahosborne12/status/13202613163
At May 1, 2010 at 1:48 PM , Kim said...: tweet http://twitter.com/kgail11/status/13202985954
At May 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM , Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three said...: I learned that "The activity of sucking at the breast enhances development of baby’s oral muscles, facial bones, and aids in optimal dental development."
At May 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM , Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three said...: I follow Medela with twitter (DixieDisneyDiva)
At May 1, 2010 at 2:21 PM , Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three said...: I follow you with friend connect
At May 1, 2010 at 2:21 PM , Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three said...: Sent you a FB request (Jennifer G.)
At May 1, 2010 at 4:02 PM , Anonymous said...: Lots of interesting facts about breastfeeding that I did not know. I learned that from 3 months to 12 months postpartum, breastfeeding increases the rate of weight loss in most nursing mothers.

ardy22 at earthlink dot net
At May 1, 2010 at 4:02 PM , Anonymous said...: FOLLOW Medela_US ON TWITTER

ARDY22
At May 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM , Anonymous said...: facebook fan of them and left comment there about what I learned

rich hicks
At May 1, 2010 at 4:08 PM , Anonymous said...: FOLLOW YOU TWITTER AND TWEETED

http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/13208529617
At May 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM , Anonymous said...: facebook fan of you

rich hicks
At May 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM , Anonymous said...: follow you google friend

ardy22
At May 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM , Anonymous said...: subscribe to you via email

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At May 1, 2010 at 4:48 PM , Kathy P said...: # Research shows that breastfed infants have fewer and shorter episodes of illness.
# Breastfeeding is the most natural and nutritious way to encourage your baby’s optimal development.
At May 1, 2010 at 4:49 PM , Kathy P said...: medela fan on facebook Kathy L Pease
At May 1, 2010 at 4:50 PM , Kathy P said...: http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/13210094067
At May 1, 2010 at 4:50 PM , Kathy P said...: your fan on facebook Kathy L Pease
At May 1, 2010 at 4:50 PM , Kathy P said...: Google Friend klp1965
At May 1, 2010 at 4:51 PM , Kathy P said...: email subscriber
At May 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM , Chip said...: It may be possible for an adoptive mom to breastfeed her baby called induced lactation.
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At May 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM , Chip said...: I'm a fb fan of EBMR - Jill L
At May 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM , Chip said...: Follow via GFC - Chip
At May 1, 2010 at 7:01 PM , Chip said...: I'm an email subscriber.
At May 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM , Melissa said...: i learned that Medela was Founded in 1961.
At May 1, 2010 at 8:11 PM , abby said...: http://twitter.com/uberabby2/status/13217277078
At May 1, 2010 at 9:43 PM , Jinxy and Me said...: I learned superior nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits your baby’s IQ
At May 1, 2010 at 9:43 PM , Jinxy and Me said...: I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.
At May 1, 2010 at 9:44 PM , cman said...: Breastfeeding has multiple benefits for the mother, as well as the child, such as less chance of getting UTIs and ovarian cancer.

I'm breastfeeding twins (babies 4&5) so things like this are always great to know!
At May 1, 2010 at 9:53 PM , lilyk said...: I learned that the company is located in McHenry, Illinois.
At May 1, 2010 at 9:54 PM , Trina said...: I learned that The superior nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits your baby’s IQ.
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At May 1, 2010 at 9:54 PM , Trina said...: I am a Medela Maven
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At May 1, 2010 at 9:55 PM , Trina said...: I follow you on GFC
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At May 1, 2010 at 9:56 PM , Trina said...: I follow Medela on twitter @couponsiwant
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At May 1, 2010 at 10:24 PM , lilyk said...: I joined the Medela community.
At May 1, 2010 at 10:25 PM , lilyk said...: I became your Facebook fan.
At May 1, 2010 at 10:25 PM , lilyk said...: I follow your email updates.

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Hi, I'm Marina and I'm married to my ever so patient and loving Hubby. I'm Mommy to my darling Energizer Bunny- Bunny girl and our precious baby Bunny Boo. This blog is enriched with E.B. Mommy's Reports (That's me!) on products our family has tried and tested. You will also enjoy snippets from Bunny girl and Bunny Boo's lives, reflections in Faith, thoughts on God's never failing Goodness, Mommy tips, frugally profitable shopping deals, great giveaways and much more. Blessings to you!

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