I used the Medela Symphony in hospital and then for 2 months at home (hired). I was trying to get my supply going and a various stages DS was fed EBM almost exclusively. I now use a Medela mini electric to get enough milk for one day per week plus the occasional other feed. Oh, plus a bit more for mixing with rice cereal. The symphony was fabulous for lots of expressing but not great for carting around. The mini electric is noisier but doing the job well.