Best Breast Pump Reviews: Selecting a Breast Pump That Is Right For You

11, 11, 2011
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Breastfeeding mothers often need a breast pump for a variety of different reasons. Finding a quality breast pump doesn’t have to be difficult. There are a wide variety of breast pumps available on the market to choose from to meet your needs and budget. Before, choosing a breast pump you should decide what your going to use it for and how often you will use it.

Manual Breast Pump

The manual pumps are easy to use and don’t require electricity or batteries to use them. Therefore, this pump can be used anywhere. It is also lightweight and easy to carry around in your purse, tote bag, or diaper bag. The manual breast pump is ideal for mothers who only need to pump occasionally. Check out our manual breast pump review page for more information on manual pumps.

Manual pumps are great for:

Missed Feedings
Occasional Use
Reduce Engorgement
Draw Out Flat or Inverted Nipples

Single Electric Breast Pump

A single electric pump is great mothers who pump milk while their baby eats from the other breast. It does use electricity and some models offer battery packs and car adapters, which enable you to pump on the go. The pump is lightweight and is easy to carry around in a tote bag, purse, or diaper bag. Check out our single electric breast pump review page for more information on single electric pumps.

Single electric pumps are great for:

Missed Feedings
Daily Use
Use While Baby Eats
Reduce Engorgement
Flat or Inverted Nipples

Double Electric Breast Pump

A double electric pump allows moms to pump more milk in less time by pumping milk from both breasts at the same time. These pumps require AC power, unless you purchase a model that offers a battery pack or car adapter. Most models come with a carrying bag that stores your pump and all the accessories that you need for a pumping session. Check out our double electric breast pump review page for more information on double electric pumps.

Double electric pumps are great for:

Multiple Pumping Sessions
Duel Pumping to Save Time
Latch Issues
Breast Infections
Low Milk Supply

Hospital Grade Breast Pump

A hospital grade pump are high quality breast pumps, they are often rented but can be purchased. They are effective for building your milk supply. This pump is recommended for mothers with preemies, babies that require long term hospitalization ie NICU, or multiple babies. The pump is bulky and isn’t as portable as some of the other breast pumps. Check out our hospital grade breast pump review page for more information on hospital grade pumps.

Hospital grade pumps are great for: