I am currently looking at breast pumps and so many questions to mind !
Automatic or manual ? What brand ? Single or double pump ?
I have done a bit of research which I’ll share with you now…!
Automatic versus Manual Breast Pumps ?
Based on what I can ready in many different forums, it mainly depends how often and how long you will be using it. It also depends on how much time you will have when breast pumping.
- Frequency
If you are planning to use it occasionally, when going on a night out for example, then a manual is more than enough. But if you are thinking of using it every day when you are back at work for example, then maybe go automatic.
- Time
If you are not pressed for time, no need to buy an automatic. If you are back at work, and have to pump twice a day, then you should go automatic as it will go faster.
- Other criteria
When you are using the manual, you can leave it “on” when milk is coming out (a let down in the jargon) – no need for pressure / movement. When the pump is automatic, the movement is preset and there you would not be able to do that.
And as you can imagine, a manual pump is cheaper than an automatic one!
What brand is the best ?
There are a couple of good options, but overall it seems that Medela comes out as the winner. They are specialised in breast pumps, which means they have done their research properly and are good at it.
The runner up is Philips Avent.
Conclusion
Based on what I am planning to use the pump for, my winner is a manual Medela pump!
Why ?
My plan is to breastfeed when I am on maternity leave only – and not at work. I will therefore not be pressed for time during my lunch break at work. I think I will only need it occasionally, when being away from Baby from time to time (dinners, days out, etc). And it’s cheaper !
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