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Breast Pumps Reviews

Breast pumping is a very personal thing for most women, so breast pumps reviews are extremely subjective. Also remember that preferences for manual or powered, double or single, reflect the interdependent needs of mother and child. A working mother may decide a double electric breast pump is the best option while a stay-at-home mom may have enough spare moments for a slower single manual breast pump. Even so, we found that breast pumps reviews for the powered models are far more favorable than for manual models, largely due to ease of use and efficiency. In fact, very few manual breast pumps garner good reviews at all, although we found a couple that do. The performance features getting the biggest play in breast pumps reviews include comfort and ease of milk production and clean up.

Breast Pumps Comfort.

A woman's breasts can get very sore and irritated during breast feeding, and no one wants a breast pump that contributes to the pain. Based on the breast pumps reviews we read, women expect breast pumps to be somewhat uncomfortable but not painful, which can happen when a pump suctions too hard or pulls excessively. Our picks for best and good manual breast pump find favor with nursing mothers despite the negative rap about hand-pump models in general. A user review posted on Associated Content says the manual Medela Harmony is so comfortable that you may be fooled into thinking there's no pumping going on. Comfort is the major compliment handed out to the Simplisse Manual Breastfeeding Companion, a model The Fashionable Housewife blog says creates an entirely different and much preferred sensation than many other breast pumps; in particular, the breast cup is very soft and there's no pinching.

Several powered breast pumps we researched also earn high praise in breast pumps reviews. On Amazon, nursing mothers rave about the Ameda Purely Yours, saying the adjustable suction and speed are key to making this pump extremely comfortable. The Medela Swing likewise finds enthusiastic fans among those posting breast pumps reviews on Amazon, where users write that it's efficient, easy to use, and comfortable; one describes the breast shield as soft, and the suction and speed just right. Another cheap breast pump that earns decent ratings is the Philips AVENT Electric Breast Pump Uno; user reviews on Babies R Us like its comfort and user-friendliness, although some report it's a bit loud.

Breast Pumps Cleaning.

A breast pump must be easy to clean to reduce the risk of bacteria lurking in the pump parts and getting transferred into milk that's stored for a future meal. Users posting breast pumps reviews on Epinions consider the Medela Harmony a cinch to clean because it disassembles quickly and comes with helpful instructions. Reviewers at both Amazon and Buzzillions report the parts of the Ameda Purely Yours require just a soak in hot soapy water and a breast pumps review on ExpoTV says the three parts of the Medela Swing clean up with no fuss.

On the other hand, the Simplisse Manual Breastfeeding Companion comes in for some mild criticism on the cleaning front. A few breast pumps reviews on BreastPumps.com and Amazon gripe about difficulties disassembling and re-assembling for cleaning, although most also point out that if you follow the very clear instructions, you'll quickly figure it out.

Breast Pumps Milk Production.

Because breast pumps are used when nursing moms are separated from their babies and for certain medical reasons, being able to produce the most amount of milk in the most efficient way possible is a must. According to breast pumps reviews posted on the Target site, the manual Medela Harmony produces copious amounts of milk and many users say they prefer it over their electric breast pumps. The Ameda Purely Yours far outranks its competitors, assert breast pumps reviews on Buzzillions, and helps produce plenty of milk; one mother contends it's comparable to using a hospital grade breast pump and several others report it completely emptied their breasts quickly and effectively.

We found similar comments in breast pumps reviews on Walmart about The First Years: Double miPump, although some say the suction gives out a little fast. The Medela Swing also efficiently drains breasts of milk, say breast pumps reviews at Target, and does so in a very short time for a single powered breast pump. The Simplisse Manual Breastfeeding Companion earns accolades on Babies R Us for milk production, and some say the total volume exceeds what they produce with other models.

By contrast, milk production seems to be a problem with the Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Single. Breast pumps reviews on Amazon and Target question whether the pump actually works. Users assert the pump is prone to breaking, the suction wears out after very few uses, and little milk is produced; some mothers even report their milk supply dwindled while using this pump.

by Raechel Conover (Google+ Profile)

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The First Years: Double miPump Review
Philips AVENT Electric Breast Pump Uno Review
Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Single Review
Simplisse Manual Breastfeeding Companion Review
Medela Swing Review
Medela Harmony Review
Ameda Purely Yours Review

 

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