# Medela Family - Breast Feeding — Breastfeeding, Pumping Tracker

> Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and baby development tracker with expert advice. (iPhone/iPad app by Medela AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medela-family-breast-feeding/id909275386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Medela AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/456613156)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.25/5 from 4,612 App Store ratings · 858 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 143 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish and 4 more
- Released: 2015-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medela-family-breast-feeding/id909275386/reviews.md

## What is Medela Family?

Winner of the Best Baby App of 2022 (Baby Innovation Awards).
Silver Winner for Best Native Mobile App at the 2021 eHealthcare Leadership Awards.
Winner of the 2022 Social Media and Digital Awards in the Mobile app category.

Medela Family™ is the personal helper for pregnant and breastfeeding moms just like you. 
Designed by the world’s leading breast pump manufacturer, this maternity app provides tracking tools for pregnancy, breastfeeding, breast pumping, and more. After your breast pumping session, you can add the milk to the virtual milk storage feature to keep an overview of your milk stash.* Monitor lactation, baby development, sleep, and more. We take breastfeeding tracker tools a step ahead – you'll find interactive checklists, personalized articles, custom tips, reminders, and get all the support to meet your breastfeeding and breast pumping goals. Save time and energy – so that you can enjoy baby nursing – or, maybe sleep?

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEDELA PREGNANCY & BABY TRACKER APP

PREGNANCY TRACKER & BABY TRACKER TOOLS
- Monitor your contractions with the pregnancy tracker.
- See the size of your baby during pregnancy
- Check vital baby development indicators like sleep, diapers, feeds, length and weight with the baby tracker.
- View maternity & baby tracker statistics along with insights on your dashboard.
- Easily export your records to share with your paediatrician.
- Use voice command to control baby tracker & pregnancy tracker tools.*

BREASTFEEDING TRACKER, BREAST PUMPING & MILK MANAGEMENT
- With the breastfeeding tracker, you can monitor your baby nursing sessions and milk supply.
- Connect seamlessly to Medela Sonata, Freestyle Flex and Swing Maxi smart breast pumps for recording pumping sessions in real-time, helpful information and quick how-to's.
- Manage your breast milk stash and breast milk expiration dates with our virtual milk storage feature.*
- Save every single detail in your very own breastfeeding log.
- Control breastfeeding tracker features via voice command.

GET TRUSTED ANSWERS TO YOUR MATERNITY & BABY DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS
- Get access to expert tips and articles to overcome challenges and reach your maternity and breastfeeding goals.
- Your virtual helper answers questions using the Medela knowledge base, created by certified lactation and baby nursing experts and based on 60 years of experience.
- Use pre-set and customizable checklists to help pack your hospital bag, prepare for returning to work, and much more.

With the pregnancy tracker, lactation and breastfeeding tracker, baby tracker and more, you can save every detail that matters – while you get to enjoy the journey of motherhood.

You and your family deserve the best. 

Join for FREE with the Medela Family pregnancy tracker, baby tracker, breast pumping & breastfeeding tracker app!

*Voice control and the virtual milk storage are available for Medela breast pump users only.


Medela is committed to inclusive digital experiences, following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. 
We embed accessibility in our culture, educate teams, and conduct audits. 
If you experience challenges using our app or have improvement suggestions, please contact: accessibility@medela.com.

## Key features

- Pregnancy tracking
- Baby development monitoring
- Breastfeeding session tracking
- Breast pumping session recording
- Virtual milk storage management
- Expert articles and tips
- Interactive checklists

## What do users think of Medela Family?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helpful for tracking feedings, diapers, and pumping
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Ability to contact lactation consultants
- 👍 Organized and visual dashboard

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable data tracking and saving
- 🐛 Inconsistent timer functionality
- 🐛 Difficult to manually edit/enter data
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 🐛 Cluttered and confusing UI after recent update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App randomly logging users out
- Incorrect time/date stamps on tracked events
- Pumping/feeding data disappearing or not saving properly
- Bluetooth connectivity issues with Medela pumps

**Most requested features**

- Ability to share data with other caregivers
- More customization options for dashboard and tracking
- Improved weight/growth tracking and charting
- Better offline functionality and data persistence
- Streamlined manual data entry process

## Recent user reviews (10 of 858)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medela-family-breast-feeding/id909275386/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Glitchy and unreliable

*2026-08-03, version 6.8.202*

This is one of the worst and most poorly designed apps I’ve ever used. It constantly freezes, the timer randomly stops running and returns to zero, and it’s not intuitive at all. The first time I opened the app, it loaded a bunch of pump sessions that aren’t mine and seemingly can’t be removed no matter how many times I delete them. I’m shocked by all of the positive reviews here, especially since the other parents I know who used this app shared the same complaints.

### 5/5 — Best tracking app evr

*2026-06-24, version 6.8.202*

So useful and helpful for a working mum like myself to keep track of your milk supply and to make sure your bub gets enough milk while on the go

### 3/5 — Good app but very glitchy

*2026-06-07, version 6.8.202*

Great app for tracking if it worked consistently. 

It is easy to use and shows statistics for your Peadiatrician but it regularly logs you out, experienced errors and disconnects from the pump or randomly stops tracking breastfeeding, meaning sessions are not accurately tracked. 

Medela team has been emailed and acknowledged, but the bugs remain a big downfall for this app.

### 2/5 — Can be so much better

*2026-05-12, version 6.8.202*

I have been using for 6 months now and it is fine for basic tracking. Would be so much better if you could put the start and end time for naps/feeds rather than having to work out how long they were. It’s easy to cancel just by accidentally pressing the wrong button due to its placement.No options for actual food tracking when you get to weaning age. Would be good if you could personalise the layout of the icons to ones you use more. The tracking of the pump is very frustrating as it doesn’t always connect to the pump first time. The “plus” button is in a very annoying place as I end up opening the option behind it daily or whatever tracking is currently in progress. Overall basic and does the job but so much room for improvement.

### 3/5 — Good but a bit glitchy

*2026-05-11, version 6.8.202*

I love the features of this app and find it very helpful. I use the app to track breastfeeding and feeds. However, it starts a new pumping timer on its own every time I open the app. I haven’t used my pump for weeks and it still opens a new timer every time I open or use the app. It also sometimes freezes and deletes my breastfeeding timers before I’m able to save them. I have an iPhone 16 and the Medela freestyle pump.

### 2/5 — Could be great

*2026-05-11, version 6.8.202*

Update: I’m using an iPhone 17 and the Medela Swing Maxi. 
I love that this app connects to my pump, especially because my pump doesn’t show how long a session lasts. However, this is the glitchiest app I’ve ever used. After a pumping session and after closing the app, it will still show an active session/timer on my phone. Even when pump is turned off. I don’t know why or how it’s running in the background like that, especially because that feature doesn’t work when I am actually pumping. I think the app is trying to do too much. Simplify the content and fix the basic features and it would be great.

### 3/5 — Good but a bit glitchy

*2026-05-07, version 6.8.202*

I love the features of this app and find it very helpful. I use the app to track breastfeeding and feeds. However, it starts a new pumping timer on its own every time I open the app. I haven’t used my pump for weeks and it still opens a new timer every time I open or use the app. It also sometimes freezes and deletes my breastfeeding timers before I’m able to save them.

### 2/5 — Could be great

*2026-04-30, version 6.8.202*

I love that this app connects to my pump, especially because my pump doesn’t show how long a session lasts. However, this is the glitchiest app I’ve ever used. After a pumping session and after closing the app, it will still show an active session/timer on my phone. Even when pump is turned off. I don’t know why or how it’s running in the background like that, especially because that feature doesn’t work when I am actually pumping. I think the app is trying to do too much. Simplify the content and fix the basic features and it would be great.

### 3/5 — Good app for basics, still progress to be made

*2026-04-26, version 6.8.202*

Some recommendations to get this app the most functional for the user and be 5* would be:
- allow a manual pump to be saved and recorded, even if your Bluetooth is connected to the pump. Sadly even if you have pumped 6 hours ago, if the Bluetooth is connected you cannot do it. 
- add a manual notes section for the day. Some people like myself use this app every day to record all of my babies activities. I would love for there to be a small notes section for myself to record things such as temperature, medication etc. 
- it defaults to PST rather than the country you are in. This can take a while to adjust. 
- also can default to fl oz which also can be frustrating if you are recording in ml usually.

### 3/5 — Pratique mais imparfait

*2026-04-02, version 6.8.202*

L’application enregistre des séances de pompage que je n’ai pas faites. Elles sont impossibles/difficiles à arrêter et effacer.

## Frequently asked questions about Medela Family

### What does the Medela Family app do?

The Medela Family app is a personal helper for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. It provides tracking tools for pregnancy, baby development, breastfeeding sessions, and breast pumping. It also offers personalized articles, expert tips, and a virtual milk storage feature.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a pregnancy tracker to monitor contractions and baby size, a baby tracker for sleep, diapers, feeds, length, and weight, and a breastfeeding tracker for nursing sessions and milk supply. It also has a virtual milk storage feature for managing milk stash and expiration dates.

### Is the Medela Family app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to join and use. Some advanced features like voice control and virtual milk storage are available exclusively for users of specific Medela breast pump models.

### What kind of support does the app offer for breastfeeding?

The app offers a comprehensive breastfeeding tracker to monitor nursing sessions and milk supply. It also provides access to expert tips and articles from a knowledge base created by certified lactation experts, helping users meet their breastfeeding and breast pumping goals.

### Can I share my baby's data with my doctor?

Yes, you can easily export your baby's records from the app to share with your pediatrician. This allows for seamless communication and informed discussions about your baby's development and health.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.8.202 — 2025-10-30

We’ve fixed bugs and made usability improvements to keep Medela Family working as hard as you are.
If you love our app please consider leaving an app review to help other families find the support they need!

### 6.8.201 — 2025-10-24

We’ve fixed bugs and made usability improvements to keep Medela Family working as hard as you are.
If you love our app please consider leaving an app review to help other families find the support they need!

### 6.8 — 2025-10-23

We’ve fixed bugs and made usability improvements to keep Medela Family working as hard as you are.
If you love our app please consider leaving an app review to help other families find the support they need!

### 6.7.2 — 2025-08-26

We’ve fixed bugs and made usability improvements to keep Medela Family working as hard as you are.
If you love our app please consider leaving an app review to help other families find the support they need!

### 6.6.201 — 2025-07-28

We’ve fixed bugs and made usability improvements to keep Medela Family working as hard as you are.
If you love our app please consider leaving an app review to help other families find the support they need!

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