Momcozy V1 Breast Pump Review
Momcozy’s new V1 Pump is positioned as a direct competitor to the ever-popular Elvie Stride which has been fraught with design issues that moms have not loved.
Momcozy V1 Pump Features:
Slim profile cups with a 105° wide angle silicone flange with a double seal to make it easier to achieve a good fit at the breast.
Hospital grade suction - meaning higher than 240-250 mmhm.
Microvibration technology known to help increase speed and ease of milk removal.
Flange sizing at 24 mm and 27 mm, with 17 mm, 19 mm, and 21 mm flanges.
Motor was 3 modes and 9 settings, including that mixed/combination style of suction that moms are finding wildly successful.
What the V1 Pump Did Right:
The Cups:
The cups are awesome! That double silicone seal combined with the wide angle flange opening is fantastic!
The Motor:
The motor is a solid, lower end, basic motor. It is on the louder side, and it does sound like it’s mooing at you. This same sound was seen with the old school Medela Freestyle, which moms of preteens still shudder thinking about. The microvibration of this pump actually reminds me of the original Spectra s1/s2 in a great way - it’s strong, but still gentle. It will likely be very effective for those who love vibration, which is something its competitor Elvie Stride failed to deliver.
Stats wise though, this motor is running impressive cycle speeds, great strength, and a program that is likely to work without much fuss for most people. If this motor follows the quality of previous non-wearable Momcozy options, it may prove to be a solid option. Time will tell if it will be prone to the same premature failure.
Price:
At full price, the pump is listed at $199.00. BUT no one should be paying full price for Momcozy - there is always a coupon code or deal available either on their website, Amazon, or through an influencer’s code. With codes, it will likely retail around $160-180, which does price it well below its competitors.
What Issues You Might have with the V1 Pump:
Inserts:
The inserts are going to be useless for most people.
They are just too short to be safe for the vast majority of pumping parents. They appear to be the design for the Momcozy M5 which is running a wildly different type of pump technology - why these were utilized instead of the older style of slightly longer inserts is baffling and frustrating.
After market inserts will be tricky as any insert extending past the end of the silicone tunnel can interfere with suction as it risks touching and deforming the diaphragm. That leaves us with Freemie Slims and the short Onion Baby/Lozaeve/Begical Inserts as the most solid options. Pumping Pretty inserts will be hit or miss based on elasticity as they push against the breast.
Short Tunnel:
The short tunnel with limited insert options falls short by about 5-7 mm, which is enough to make or break your ability to use the cups.
Diaphragm Seal:
The diaphragm seal is questionable and could prove to be a source of milk in tubing.
Limited Warranty Coverage:
Momcozy does not have warranty coverage on par with industry standards, and has a long standing history of premature motor failure. This is a serious issue - so serious I am calling it out as the first thing I want pumping parents to know. Why? Because pumps die, things happen.
A good warranty with ease of use when things happen is vital to making sure you did not just purchase a future paperweight.
Overall thoughts
I don’t hate this pump, in fact I think it has a lot of potential. One thing Momcozy excels at is their speed of redesign, and with some simple redesign, almost all of my concerns could be eliminated. As it stands right now, though, I’m not sure it’s quite where it should be.
And until it’s there, it’s a gamble if you are getting a solid pump for a great price, or an overpriced paperweight you may be unable to use with the accessories currently available on the market.
If you have purchased this pump, and you want help figuring out how to make it safely work for you, join us over at Wearable Pump Paperweight Prevention.
