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Breast
Feeding Pump Reviews and Ratings
A new mother – or one with five children – always relies on her tools: diapers,
baby wipes, car seats, baby monitors, and bottles. Of course, some mothers may
never use a bottle if they are committed to breast feeding all of the time.
However, that commitment can be exhausting. Waking up in the middle of the night
and waiting for your little boy or girl to latch on and feed isn’t always
pleasant. There is a simpler solution, though. You can store some of your breast
milk ahead of time and then just feed Junior using a bottle. How? Use a breast
pump.
If you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy (or rent) one of these products,
it’s a good choice. When shopping around for the best breast feeding pump for you, keep the
following factors in mind:
How much do you want to spend? Like it or not, money is often a factor when
picking a breast pump. The most expensive products will optimize milk collection
and your comfort, but not everyone has over $1,000 to spend on a hospital-grade
pump. Set your budget early so you can pick something that won’t break the bank.
Many good electric pumps are in the $200-$300 range, so you can get quality for
less. Manual pumps will be even cheaper.
How often will you use it? If you’ll only use your pump on special occasions,
like when leaving the baby at home with a babysitter for one night, then there’s
no need to get a really expensive one. Most cheaper pumps will last you several
months if you’re only using it a few times per week. Manual pumps are also an
option if you’re barely using the product. On the other hand, if using the pump
is a daily occurrence, then you’ll need something on the higher end. Investing
the money now will mean you’ll have fewer hassles later.
How much time will you have? It can take over fifteen minutes to collect enough
milk to feed your baby, especially if you’re collecting from only one breast. If
you need to pump faster than that, then you may want a double pump that can do
both breasts at once.
What features do you need? Are your breasts extremely tender? You may want
adjustable suction. Having adjustable speed is another benefit. Not all breasts
respond to the same pressure and cycling time, so spending a little extra for
adjustable features may be worth it.
What do you need for your own comfort? Are you worried about noise? You’ll want
a quiet pump. Are you worried about assembly? If you’re not good at putting
gadgets together, you’ll want a simple model with little to no assembly. How
heavy will the pump be? If you need it to be portable, you’ll need the pump to
be light. Think about everything.
What are potential problems? With manual pumps, it’ll take a lot of time and
effort to collect milk. With electric pumps, you’ll have a problem if the
electricity goes out. There are some pumps with battery backups, and that may be
something you want.
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