Best Reviewed
Breast Pumps
- Best manual breast pump Medela Harmony *Est. $35
- Best single electric breast pump Medela Swing *Est. $135
- Budget double electric pump Ameda Purely Yours *Est. $160
- Best double electric pump Medela Pump In Style Advanced *Est. $280
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Best manual breast pump
- Inexpensive
- Easy to use
- Fits most standard bottles
- Requires manual effort
- Only expresses one side at a time
Experts say manual pumps are the best choice for moms who only need to pump once in a while. They are cheap and portable -- no batteries or electrical outlets required because they are powered by hand. Manual pumps aren't ideal for working moms, though. They can be tiring and they take considerably longer to express milk than double electric pumps, which operate on two sides at once. The Philips Avent Manual (*Est. $50) and the Medela Harmony (*Est. $35) are the pumps to beat in the manual category. Both do well in expert and consumer reviews, but the Harmony does slightly better with moms and happens to be about 10 bucks cheaper. The Medela works with most standard bottles, while the Avent requires you to use Avent bottles or buy adapters. The Medela is also more widely available in retail locations, making replacement parts that much easier to find. It comes with a breast flange, bottle stand and two bottles.
We found the most reliable reviews of the Medela Harmony breast pump in the book "Baby Bargains," and from owners of this pump posting their comments on Amazon.com. This model is also recommended by About.com's guide to toddlers.
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Our Sources
1. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe
Denise and Alan Fields review a wide range of baby products, including breast pumps by Medela, Avent and Ameda. The authors promise to help readers get the most value for their money. They explain the different kinds of pumps and compare models within each category, assigning letter grades based on their own observations, manufacturer reputations and parent feedback.
Review: Feeding: The Best Breast Pumps, Eighth edition, Denise and Alan Fields
2. Amazon.com
More than 100 users comment here on the Medela Harmony, with the vast majority assigning it a perfect score. Most moms report that it's easy to use, comfortable and expresses milk well, although a few report loss of suction or breaking parts.
Review: Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. About.com
Stephanie Brown, About.com's guide to toddlers, lists four manual breast pumps, and appears to recommend the Medela Harmony and Philips Avent Manual as her top picks, depending on which type of bottles the consumer wishes to use. She includes some comments on comfort and ease of use, though it's not clear how she did her research. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Manual Breast Pumps, Stephanie Brown
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