Planning on breast feeding your child? If so, you want to be sure to get a breast pump that will work for you. There are so many different models on the market that if you don’t research beforehand, you could buy a breast pump that isn’t really what you needed. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, this article will help you out by detailing five of the best breast pumps on the market to use to express your breast milk and where you can buy them.
5 Best Breast Pumps #1: Playtex Nursing Necessities Embrace Deluxe Double Electric Breast Pump System
The Playtex Nursing Necessities Embrace Deluxe breast pump has two pumps attached to one so you can pump and get breast milk quicker instead of only doing one breast at a time. There are 25 speed and suction combinations so that you can find the right pumping rhythm to express your milk. The cups massage and suction to get the milk out and it also has a soft air cushion that helps prevent as much tugging and stretching of your nipples. The system is closed which means that your breast milk will be protected from bacteria and any germs that are in the area. This pump is also supposed to increase your supply of prolactin which is the hormone that makes you lactate. You can buy this from Amazon.com for $160 dollars.
5 Best Breast Pumps #2: Medela Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast pump
Some mothers want something that is basic with no frills. Medela has a single deluxe battery or electric breast pump that is good for mothers who want something simple for short time use or want a breast pump to take with them on the go. You can change the suction control to find the comfort level for you to use. You can plug it into an outlet or put batteries inside to use it while you’re out and about. It comes with milk storage bottles, breast shields, AC adapter, connector valves and membranes. Target sells it for $64.99.
5 Best Breast Pumps #3: Lansinoh – Lightweight Double Electric Breast Pump System
The Lansinoh pump has a lightweight double electric breast pump system that lets you control the speed and suction control so you can mimic how your baby sucks during feeding time which will help the flow come faster. It has a patented system that won’t let milk back up into the tubing and pump; it will only stay in the bottle. Walmart.com sells it for $133 dollars.
5 Best Breast Pumps #4: Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump
If you want a good breast pump that has dual pumps, you should consider the Ameda Purely Yours. Ameda says that it “combines the legacy of hospital-proven technology with mom-friendly features.” It has a piston drive pump and it has a system that won’t allow milk to go back into the tubes. You can purchase it from Buy.com for $149.95.
5 Best Breast Pumps #5: Medula Swing Breast Pump
Want an award winning pump? The Medula Swing Breast Pump won the 2006 Medical Design of Excellence Award because it’s made in a way that when it suctions, it mimics a infants natural nursing pattern which means that your milk will come out quicker. In addition to sucking, it also massages the breast. It comes with a shoulder bag, 2 bottles with lids and a container stand as well as an AC adapter. If you want it to be battery operated, it takes four AA batteries that are not included. JCPenney’s has it for $144.99.
