Best electric breast pump
In this best electric breast pump comparison, you can find out what the Tell Me Baby community thinks are the top electric breast pumps on the market.
Best electric breast pump comparison chart
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"It is great for fast pumping. I love that you can do two breast at the same time."
"It is great for fast pumping. I love that you can do two breast at the same time."
"I had to exclusively pump after bub refused the boob and the Spectra was amazing."
"I had to exclusively pump after bub refused the boob and the Spectra was amazing."
"Best breast pump for mums! The quality of this pump really is worth the money. It’s extremely easy to use and is relatively quiet."
"Best breast pump for mums! The quality of this pump really is worth the money. It’s extremely easy to use and is relatively quiet."
"This pump is great for busy parents who do not want to waste too much time on pumping milk on the single side."
"This pump is great for busy parents who do not want to waste too much time on pumping milk on the single side."
"Absolutely in love with my spectra pump! I love how portable this one is and how long the battery lasts each time before needing charging..
"Absolutely in love with my spectra pump! I love how portable this one is and how long the battery lasts each time before needing charging..
"It is simple and easy to use and clean. It's effective in pumping while being gentle on your body."
"It is simple and easy to use and clean. It's effective in pumping while being gentle on your body."
"I’ve never used an electric breast pump before. This is a fantastic machine! I used this breast pumped when my daughter was in NICU mac..
"I’ve never used an electric breast pump before. This is a fantastic machine! I used this breast pumped when my daughter was in NICU mac..
"This pump has saved me! I’ve had mastitis and the power of this pump has cleared it."
"This pump has saved me! I’ve had mastitis and the power of this pump has cleared it."
"I've used other pumps but this is the best one I've tried by far. It holds on well, is easy to use, easy to clean..."
"I've used other pumps but this is the best one I've tried by far. It holds on well, is easy to use, easy to clean..."
"This is super handy and easy to use. It’s comfortable to wear and easily fits the flange. It’s reasonably priced and accessible."
"This is super handy and easy to use. It’s comfortable to wear and easily fits the flange. It’s reasonably priced and accessible." 
How to choose the best electric breast pump
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Unlike a manual breast pump, an electric breast pump does all the work for you. You simply attach the suction cups (flanges) to your breasts, and the pump gets to work. Here is what to look for when choosing the right electric breast pump for you.
Double or single
With a single breast pump, you can only express milk from one breast at a time, while with a double breast pump, you can express milk from both breasts at the same time. A double electric breast pump will generally cost more than a single one, but it has the benefit of allowing you to express the milk quicker. A double breast pump is ideal if you are returning to work and will be expressing at work as you can get the job done faster!
Portability
While manual breast pumps are highly portable, not all electric breast pumps offer the same flexibility. Many electric options need to be plugged into a wall socket to use, and they are generally larger and bulkier. However, some do come with a rechargeable battery for use on the go.
A portable electric breast pump is ideal for travel, using at work or when you’re out and about and electricity might not be available. These options are bulkier than manual breast pumps but not as large as standard electric options.
Suction
When it comes to expressing milk, suction is highly important! The more efficient your breast pump is at removing the milk from your breast, the faster the process will be, giving you more time to get on with life’s other tasks. There are two elements to suction – the first is a lower, faster suction that encourages your letdown in the same way a baby would. The second is a higher suction that extracts the milk from the breast.
Look for a breast pump that has both a letdown mode and allows you to adjust the suction strength fr your comfort.
Flange size
The flange of a breast pump is the suction cup that sits over your breast to extract the milk. It may not seem important, but having the correct flange size is a vital part of having the electric breast pump operate efficiently and effectively. Look for a breast pump that offers different flange sizes (usually measured on the size of your nipple area).
Additional features
A few other considerations for electric breast pumps are:
- How noisy is the breast pump while it is in use?
- Is it a hospital-grade breast pump (i.e. is it designed for long-term, heavy-duty usage)?
- Does the pump have a closed system to prevent milk particles from getting into the pump motor?
- Are the bottles that attach to the breast pump suitable for your baby, or will you need to buy other bottles? Does the pump come with adaptors so you can use your preferred bottles?
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