What Types Of Breast Pumps Are There?
There are 5 styles of breast pumps
Hospital-Grade Pumps
Electric Pumps
Manual Pumps
Wearable Pumps
Portable Pumps
Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps
In the case of premature birth or difficulty expressing milk, healthcare professionals might recommend a breast pump that is hospital-grade, as it is used in hospitals and can also be rented for use at home. It tends to have several settings and comes with more features than a regular breast pump.
-Medela Symphony
It is one of the leading products in this category for many years. There are a lot of hospitals that carry it. It is the gold standard for this category.
Best Electric Breast Pumps
If you are a woman who expresses breastmilk regularly or exclusively, an electric breast pump is a perfect choice since it is more convenient than a manual pump, enabling you to express and store more breast milk in a shorter period of time. For mothers who need to express themselves at work and may not have much time to do so, this is also an ideal solution.
-Medela
Portable double electric breast pump
-Ameda
Mya
-Elvie
Wearable double electric breast pump
-Lansinoh
Signature Pro double electric breast pump
-Spectra S2 plus
Double electric plug-in with 11 suctions
Best Manual Breast Pump
In order to be able to fully express your milk towards the end of a pumping session, manual breast pumps are always great to have on hand or in your breast pump bag. They are usually pretty inexpensive and are essential to have as a backup and can be used to help express milk fully as well as assist in bringing in milk.
Medela Harmony
the breast pump that is user-friendly. It has two settings that you can choose from letdown or expression modes. The manual arm presses forward. All you need to do to stimulate your milk flow is to push back the arm.
Best Wearable Breast Pumps
It is well known that the wearable breast pump category has grown in popularity in the last few years. It is still growing rapidly, and technology is constantly improving. We work with many lactation consultants, and many of them only recommend wearable breast pumps as a "backup breast pump" for a variety of reasons, especially for first-time mothers. They do not have a wide range of flange options.
Elvie Stride
Since the launch of the Elvie Stride breast pump, it has been one of the most requested breast pumps on the market. There is a tubing system on this pump, but you only need to charge one motor, which is nice. The suction is excellent on this pump, and we've received great feedback from our moms. Due to the fact that the collection hubs do not contain the motor, they are a little smaller.
Willow 3.0
For many moms, the Willow 0 might seem like an overpriced breast pump, and it may not be the best choice of product, in fact, it may be a drawback for them. However, it is recommended for moms who have jobs that require leaning over and pumping a lot, as it is the only option that does not leak.
Zomee Fit
In 2023, there will be a new wearable pump on the market called the Zomee Fit.
It combines the benefits of a tabletop pump with the comfort of a wearable pump and is a perfect choice for moms who want a second pump to use when they are on the go. The silicone flanges on this pump are very comfortable, while others have hard plastic flanges.
Momcozy S12 Pro
Despite the fact that Momcozy has been around for quite some time, the brand is also new for 20 Momcozy is known as a great brand for second pumps and is very affordable. Many moms love this brand. As part of the S12 Pro, Momcozy upgraded the flange for more comfort as well as double sealing the pump. This makes it a very comfortable and soft pump. This pump has received excellent feedback from customers.
Best Portable Electric Breast Pumps
As portable breast pumps are smaller than tabletop pumps, they are perfect for moms on the go who need both a primary and a backup pump in the midst of their busy lives. They have the same functions as standard breast pumps, but they charge as well.
Zomee Z2
Despite being a bit new to the brand, we have been receiving a lot of great feedback from our customers on the Zomee Z This pump is also equipped with a handsfree collection cup option, so you get the best of the best of both worlds – you have a portable pump that can also be used handsfree. On our YouTube channel, we have a great in-depth review of this pump.
Baby Buddha
In this case, Baby Buddha pumps deserve special recognition since many mothers claim that they get more milk with the Baby Buddha pumps. It has very strong suction and is smaller and more portable than many other pumps on the market today.
Ardo Alyssa
It's no secret that Ardo makes wonderful breast pumps. Ardo has been the leading manufacturer of breast pumps in Switzerland for many years now. The Ardo Alyssa is one of the new pumps for 20 Ardo has always been known for producing quality products, so this one is a great choice for moms of NICU babies.
Best Tabletop/Standard Breast Pumps
Spectra
There is no doubt that Spectra is a fantastic brand and is one of our most requested standard/tabletop breast pumps.
The Spectra S1 and S2 are very similar with the major difference being that the S1 can be recharged and the S2 needs to be plugged in.
As well as flanges and accessories, Spectra offers a wide range of products as well. When new moms are trying out breastfeeding for the first time, we often recommend that they use a standard breast pump because of the wide variety of accessories available. This isn't a new pump for 2023 - but it is a tried and true pump that will last for years to come.
