Best Electric Breast Pumps for Breastfeeding Mothers

With all the feeding items on the market today it can be overwhelming for a new mother to know what is best for her baby. Friends, while meaning well, can cause more confusion, telling you which formula to use or which breast pump is the best.

Happymothers.com has listened to every recommendation, from well-meaning friends to grandmothers; we have spoken to lactation consultants, feeding experts, and, of course, new moms. We have done all the research for you to make your job as a mom a whole lot easier.

The feeding section of Happymothers.com does not offer everything available – we only offer the best electric breast pumps and other feeding items available. You can shop with confidence knowing that the items listed in the feeding section have passed a rigorous round of exams and inspections and are approved for moms by moms.

Who Should Use a Manual or Electric Breast Pump

The benefits of breastfeeding to both baby and mother are well-known and universally agree-upon by doctors, scientists and parents. These include bonding between mom and baby; lowered risk for infant conditions like sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); protection against a wide range of diseases and health problems ranging from ear infections and diarrhea to Asthma and allergies. Moms, too, benefit in a variety of ways including weight loss after giving birth, bone re-mineralization and reduced risk for ovarian and breast cancer.

While not all mothers need to use breast pumps, some babies do not feed properly, so a mom who wants to have the benefits of breastfeeding has to store her milk for the baby. A breast pump is a convenient, affordable solution. Women who want to continue breastfeeding when separated from their baby for work or other reasons can store milk that can be given to the infant by a caregiver.

Types of Breast Pumps

• Handheld Electric Breast Pumps are convenient and flexible. Some are single pumping, some double. They are powered by AC adapter, AA batteries or car adapters.
• The Double Electric Breast Pump allows mom to pump both breasts simultaneously. These are very efficient and some can learn mom’s personal pumping rhythm. Multiple power sources.
• Manual Pumps are operated by squeezing a handle repeatedly. They are smaller and lighter than electric pumps, but they require quite a bit of effort and are recommended for infrequent usage, such as when mom is away for a single feeding and wants to store milk for a babysitter to give to the child.

Our breast pumps come in kits with a range of accessories like totes, bottles and storage containers. You'll find all the pumps and pump accessories you need at HappyMothers.com