Breast Pumps — A Guide For Mothers

As you probably know, a mother’s breast milk unmatched when it comes to providing essential minerals and nutrients to a baby. Unfortunately, mothers these days can find themselves very busy, and sometimes it can be impossible to breast feed. One great solution to this problem is to purchase a breast pump, which will allow you to pump and store breast milk for future feeding.

A good breast pump is so much more convenient, and for some mothers and their babies, a breast pump can be vital. For example, a premature infant may not be able to breastfeed, but will be able to feed from a bottle. Sometimes the breasts may become engorged, a painful condition when they become overfull. A breast pump can be a lifesaver in this situation. If you’re a mother taking medication which can be harmful to your baby, a breast pump can be used to store milk ahead for times when you need to take it.

There are both mechanical breast pumps as well as hand pumps. The electric versions are much better if you will be pumping each day, and although they are larger, there are also portable versions. Although manual breast pumps are much more inexpensive, they require a lot of physical effort and can be quite tiring. I personally prefer mechanical breast pumps, but I’ll also review the better manual ones in case you’re interested in those.

Choosing a good and comfortable breast pump is an important task, so to help you pick the best one for you, I’ve compiled a list of breast pump reviews based on both my experiences, the experiences of others, and other reviews on the web. I’ve also scoured the internet to find the best prices and deals, because I know that as a mother, saving money is always a good thing. :)

Without any further delay, here are my best breast pump reviews:

Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump #1 — The Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump is my first choice when it comes to electric breast pumps. The ultra version offers a comparable product to the Medela Freestyle pump at over $100 cheaper. It’s a convenient portable pump that can’t be beat. Although it doesn’t come hands-free out of the box, it’s compatible with most hands-free breast pump bras on the market. Definitely recommended.

Check out our length review of the Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump here. Or, if you’re already sure you want this breast pump, see it on Amazon by clicking here.

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump #2 — The Medela Freestyle Breast Pump is my #2 choice. While it is one of the most popular breast pumps on the market, the Adema Purely Yours Ultimate pump is almost as good for at a much cheaper price point. While the Freestyle is expensive, it is the best hands-free breast pump, being usable hands-free straight out of the box with the included accessories. If money is no object, the Medela Freestyle Breast Pump is the best you can buy, but the price prevents us from giving it the #1 rating.

Check out our in-depth review of the Medela Freestyle Breast Pump. If you prefer, you can read further customer reviews and buy the Medela Freestyle Breast Pump by clicking here.

Medela Swing Breast Pump #3 — The Medela Swing Breast Pump is my #3 choice. It’s a single-pump breast pump, and although it doesn’t have as many features as the above two, its budget price point can’t be beat. It’s small, and like the above two, can run on AA batteries, making it ultra portable and easily carried in your purse. If you’re a budget-minded mom and are looking for an excellent breast pump at an affordable price, the Medela Swing Breast Pump is probably just for you. This also happens to be the #1 most popular electric breast pump on Amazon.

Check out our in-depth review of the Medela Swing Breast Pump. If you prefer, you can read further customer reviews and buy the Medela Swing Breast Pump on Amazon by clicking here.