8 electric breast pumps you won’t believe you ever lived without
Pump like a pro.
Becoming a new parent comes with a whole lot of responsibilities (and yes, making sure your child gets fed is one of them).
Breastfeeding, with its numerous benefits, is a cherished experience for both mother and child. Beyond providing essential nourishment, it establishes an intimate bond that fosters emotional connections between mum and bub.
But even if you’re planning to exclusively breastfeed, having a breast pump handy is essential. Why? Well, there will be times when you need to be away from your little one for more than a few hours – whether it’s going back to work, running errands, or attending appointments solo. Pumping becomes a lifesaver to prevent painful breast engorgement.
Plus, they’re fantastic for sharing feeding duties with a co-parent or caregiver.
Are electric breast pumps worth it?
Now, you might be wondering whether electric pumps are worth all the hype. To put it simply: yes. These nifty gadgets have taken breastfeeding to a whole new level, making milk expression a breeze.
Unlike manual pumping, electric breast pumps mimic your baby’s natural sucking motion, encouraging your milk to flow easily and comfortably. Plus, with various settings and customisable features, you’ll get a pumping experience tailored just for you.
The best electric breast pumps in Australia
Swing maxi double electric breast pump with Bluetooth, $439, Medela
This cutting-edge double breast pump allows you to extract milk from both breasts simultaneously to make pumping twice as fast.
Thanks to the Bluetooth feature, you can automatically transfer your pumping data (session length, phases and levels) and manually input the amount of milk expressed.
Avent single electric breast pump, $269, Philips
Enter a new era of expressing with a perfect balance of suction and nipple stimulation inspired by the natural way babies drink.
The Philips Avent electric breast pump keeps milk flow at an optimum, while gently adapting to your nipple size and shape.
Wearable electric breast pump, $99.95, Welcare Nurture
Lightweight, hands-free, and portable, the Welcare Nurture Wearable Electric Breast Pump is the perfect accessory for breastfeeding mums who need to express milk on the go or while travelling.
It is safe, hygienic and fits discreetly in any well-fitting nursing bra for hands-free, wireless pumping.
S1 plus hospital grade double electric breast pump, $288.71, SPECTRA
The Spectra S1 double electric breast pump is simple to use, with great features to help support you while breastfeeding.
It has a built-in rechargeable battery, a letdown mode and a fully-adjustable program to best suit your body.
Single electric breast pump, $229, Tommee Tippee
Tommee Tippee’s breast pump is designed to make your breastfeeding journey that much easier.
Ideal for use wherever you choose, or to express from one breast while your baby feeds from the other, this pump boasts a cup with massaging petals to help produce more milk in less time.
Wearable electric breast pump, $612.20, Elvie
Perfect for hands-free pumping, the Elvie wearable electric pump is super small, lightweight and quiet, so that you can pump in peace.
Tucking discreetly into your bra, it also gives you the confidence to pump anywhere – from the boardroom to baby’s room.
Go mini portable electric double breast pump, $312.55, Pigeon
This mini electric breast pump is a double pump created specifically for today’s modern mum.
Stylish in design, it is compact, light, quick to set up and extremely effective at pumping milk.
Nature sense double electric breast pump, $419, NUK
The NUK nature sense pump is flexible and efficient for time-saving expressing.
It features four rhythms (speed cycles) and four suction power modes per pace, with a memory function to remember your favourite setting.
Hot tip! While breast milk certainly doesn’t need to be warmed up, we’re sure your baby would appreciate it on a chilly winter’s day.
Meke Milk’s milk warmer ($185 at Meke Milk) is an original state-of-the art portable device designed to warm up infant breastmilk. Its advanced heat-up technology ensures that essential nutrients and antibodies are not compromised during feeding.
