Our YouTube Debut - Medela Symphony Breast Pump

We're starting video series to explain common questions that new moms have. Our first video is about how to put together all of the pump parts for your Medela Symphony hospital-grade pump - from the membrane caps, to the tubing, to the breastshields and bottles. All those little parts can be a bit confusing, especially when you're a sleep-deprived new mom! So watch the video and see how everything fits together!

We rent out the Medela Symphony hospital-grade pumps on a weekly or monthly basis. Rental pumps are only $75 per month. We also sell all of the extra parts including (but not limited to) tubing, bottles, freezer bags, etc. Whatever questions you have about your pump, come on in and we'll help you out!

If you have more questions about milk supply, how to manage pumping & going back to work, etc, come in for our Breastfeeding & Pumping Support Group on Tuesday mornings at 10am. Only $10 for drop-in!

We're also going to be making some videos about how to use the different baby carriers (Moby Wrap, Ergo, BECO, Baby K'Tan, etc). If you have any other questions that are easier explained through demonstration, comment below and we'll add it to our video series!

Visit us at:

16101 Ventura Blvd. Suite 230

Encino, CA. 91436

p. (818) 380-3111 w. shopthehaven.com

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