Choosing the Best Breast Pump: Best Practices

May 11
10:51

2015

Jason Kassel, PhD

Jason Kassel, PhD

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The best breast pump for you is not always the best breast pump for someone else. Every mother is different, after all, so every mother has unique needs. You may only need a breast pump every so often while another mother is constantly using a pump. These needs will determine which pump is the best. The best will work itself into your life seamlessly, will work without any issues, will fit your budget, and will not disappoint. The perfect combination may seem impossible to have, but that is not always the case. As long as you know what is right for you, you can find it.

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Consider how often you pump. If you are pumping all of the time,Choosing the Best Breast Pump: Best Practices Articles you are going to want to go electric, possibly double breast. These will do the job faster than single electric and manual. Double gets more milk quickly, but it is also slightly more expensive. If you are willing to pay a little more for it, and if you need it, it is a great investment. However, if you do not plan to pump that often, paying more may do nothing for you. An electric double breast pump is helpful, but mothers who rarely pump may not need to spend that much. Going manual may be the best choice in this case, though it requires more time and energy to work.

What you do while pumping matters, too. If you want to move around, do work, and stay active, you will want something hands free. A hands free pump will give you the freedom and ability to move around normally without stopping pumping. You can continue to pump easily until the bottles are full. For the mother who wants to relax, though, you do not have to spend extra for the hands free pumps. You will have to use a hand for the other options, but it is worth the savings for some mothers.

Do not forget your budget. While you want to make sure that you are making the right investment, you do not want to go too far over budget for a pump. Some can cost hundreds of dollars, especially for major brands and pumps that have various popular features. Weigh the benefits of each one and see how they work with your budget. Keep in mind that you want to buy something high quality, trusted, reliable, and effective, which may mean a higher price tag.

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