Motherhood is an amazing journey, but it can be stressful, and exhausting. Other than caring for a newborn, nursing mothers have the added responsibility of pumping breast milk. Since their introduction, wearable breast pumps are growing in popularity. For busy moms, the ability to pump hands-free while multitasking is a total game changer. You can discreetly pump at work and while traveling.
If you’re a nursing mother, I’m sure that you are thinking whether to get the traditional plug-in electric pump or a trendy new wearable pump. Let’s explore the pros and cons.
Wearable Breast Pump
Advantages of Wearable Breast Pump
- Portability: Wearable breast pumps is small, lightweight, and compact. They are wireless, do not require a power source, and is about the size of a tennis ball and fits inside your bra so you can move freely while pumping. It allows you to pump while driving, cooking, doing laundry and even at the office.
- Quiet: Wearable pumps are fairly quiet as compared to traditional electric pump. Using the latest noiseless pulsating technology, it allows moms to pump discreetly under clothes without notice.
- Smart technology: You can connect your wearable breast pumps to your smartphone to track pump history, monitors session times and remotely turn the pump on or off from the app. These features tend to be appealing to the tech savvy parent.
Disadvantages of Wearable Breast Pump
- Weaker Power & Suction: Because wearable breast pump is meant to be lightweight and compact, the motor is not as powerful as your traditional electric pump. Mothers who rely 100% on a wearable breast pump may not be emptying breasts completely of milk and over time your milk supply may go down.
- Battery Life: Because wearable pumps don’t need to be plugged in when pumping, you have to make time to charge your pump. The battery life may only last 2 pumping sessions, then it needs to be charged. If wearable breast pump is not charged, you can’t pump.
Traditional Electric Breast Pump
Advantages of Traditional Electric Breast Pump
- Impressive Suction Strength: Suction is an important part of breast pumps as it stimulates milk production. Traditional electric breast pumps empty the breasts faster and more thoroughly. For moms who exclusively feed pumped milk, it allows you to pump up larger volumes and store milk for later use. This makes them ideal for maintaining and boosting milk supply.
Disadvantages of Traditional Electric Breast Pump
- Lack of Portability and Discretion: Traditional electric pumps are bulky and must be plugged in, and the pump parts fully assembled, to start a session. This means you can’t multitask or move around while pumping.
Conclusion
When it comes to choosing a breast pump, your selection should align with your personal needs and lifestyle. Traditional electric breast pumps and wearable breast pumps both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Think about what’s most important to you. If milk supply is your main concern, then traditional electric breast pump is a better option as it excel at maximizing supply. If you want portability and convenience of being able to pump discreetly, then wearable breast pumps is a better option as you can pump on the move.
It would be wonderful if you could afford both traditional electric breast pump and wearable breast pump so that you could get the best of both worlds. Use traditional electric breast pump at home and wearable breast pump while at work or travelling.
Popular Wearable Breast Pump and Traditional Electric Breast Pump in Malaysia
Autumnz
Autumnz is borne out of aspiration to create a range of mummy and baby-friendly products, as well as select other products to help make parenting a little bit easier.
- NORI Wearable Breast Pump (With Smart Remote Control): You can now control and adjust the setting of the pumping easily and conveniently, all from the mini smart remote control provided. Slimmer design with hands free features enables you to enjoy the freedom of movement and allow you to pump anytime and anywhere. Compatible to most of your nursing bras and provides comfortable fit to mother’s breast for hands free pumping. Available in 4 modes (Multitronic, Massage, Expression and Suckle Modes) with 9 suction levels in each mode to optimise the milk production in the most efficient and comfortable way.
- MARVEL Wearable Handsfree Electric Breast Pump: With no external tube or no wire, this all-in-one handsfree breast pump fits perfectly with any of your nursing bra. You can now move freely and do things you like with nothing to tie you down. This pump is designed with 4 modes (massage, expression, two-in-one and dual frequency) and 8 suction levels in each mode to optimise the milk production in the most efficient and comfortable way.
- MABEL Wearable Electric Breastpump: The wearable electric breast pump has no tube, no wire and light weight, making transport easy and discreet for convenient pumping at home, work, or on-the-go. You can now work on other things while pumping and there is nothing to slow you down. 3 pumping mode & 10 suction levels for each massage, expression or mixed mode to choose from. Equipped with a LED screen, it can clearly display the pumping time, mode, suction level and battery status. The breastpump is also equipped with 30 minutes timer off and memory function, makes it easy and convenient to use.
- Minix Double Electric Breastpump: Compact, powerful, and stylish, this pump is designed with a sleek touch screen for easy control, offering 3 pumping modes and 9 adjustable levels for the perfect comfort fit. Ideal for both single and double pumping, its quiet motor, rechargeable battery, and anti-backflow feature make it the ultimate choice for moms on the go!
Imani
Imani, from South Korea, is transforming the breast pump industry with its innovative, hands-free technology. Leading a global trend, Imani’s game-changing designs offer modern mothers unparalleled convenience and freedom. Experience the future of breast pumping with Imani – where cutting-edge technology meets seamless, hands-free comfort.
- IMANI i2 Plus (i2+) Breast Pump: Compact handsfree design breast pump that gives you the convenience to discreetly pump anytime and anywhere. No more huge motor, tubes, or wires to carry. No more audible whooshing sound to hear. You can wear it under your bra to pump. Perfect for returning to work mummies to pump at your work desk. Wearable breast pump in LCD screen, clear cups (ESSTEN) and a soft, silicone funnel.
- IMANI i1 Hospital Grade Breast Pump: Most [Quiet], Most [Powerful], Most [Effective], Most [Comfortable].
Medela
Medela’s primary focus is breastfeeding – by helping moms to successfully breastfeed their babies and to do so for as long as they choose. With more than 50 years supporting moms and babies, Medela have a full line of nursing and pumping products designed to make every breastfeeding journey a success.
- Medela Freestyle Hands- Free: Pump anytime, anywhere with Medela’s first wearable hands-free double electric breast pump. Includes discreet, anatomically shaped collection cups uniquely designed to maximise milk expression and comfort.
- Medela Breast Pump Freestyle Double Electric Breastpump: Features a rechargeable battery and lightweight motor, providing a mobile pumping experience to keep up with your busy lifestyle. The backlit digital display, timer and memory button helps you personalize and control your pump sessions. The Freestyle Breast Pump offers the convenience of an all-in-one mobile and portable solution with everything you need for on-the-go pumping.
- Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breast Pump: Improve your mobility thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery that lasts for up to 6 pumping sessions.
Philips Avent
Philips Avent is a leader in mother and childcare products.
- Philips Avent Premium Double Electric Breast Pump SCF398/11:Enter a new era of expressing with a perfect balance of suction & nipple stimulation inspired by the natural way babies drink. The Philips Avent electric breast pump keeps milk flow at an optimum & gently adapts to your nipple size & shape.
Pigeon
PIGEON is a market leader in mother and baby care products. With the wide range products PIGEON are your one-stop solution to meet all your needs from maternity to childcare.
- GoMini Double Electric Breast Pump: Compact, easy to store, and lightweight features are ideals for on the go mothers. As light as 8 strawberries (145g), it’s easy to carry it around and the sleek design fits into any compartments.
Samu Giken
- Samu Giken Slimmest Wearable Breast Pump, BPS20(SLIM)WT: Wireless, no tube, slim and lightweight to wear inside your nursing bra so as to meet pumping milk needs anytime and anywhere. Allow you to free your hands while expressing efficiently, giving you more options and comfort to multi-task. Slimmest Wearable Breast Pump (48mm thickness).
- Samu Giken Wearable Breast Pump, BPS10+(PK): You can breast pumping while working. All you have to do is just set up your wearable breast pump and let it to do their job. 2 modes (Massage & Pumping) with 9 levels suction. Silent design (low noise 31.9dB)
Spectra
Spectra specializes in providing stylish, efficient, and most technologically advanced breast pumps. All Spectra products are Made In Korea.
- Spectra Wearable Breast Pump: The Wearable not only offers the best suction, but it also comes with an impressive battery life, lasting up to 4 hours of continuous use. And if that’s not enough, the Spectra Wearable also comes with the longest warranty on the market – 2 years! The Wearable is designed with a water drop shape to fit securely and discreetly inside your bra – no wires, no tubing! Say goodbye to the hassle of pumping and hello to a stress-free experience with the Spectra Wearable. Invest in your comfort and convenience, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with choosing the best breast pump on the market for new moms.
- Spectra S1 Double Breastpump: Best-selling portable pump worldwide. Loved by moms and lactation consultants worldwide, the Spectra S1 Plus soft blue electric breast pump is designed to bring confidence and comfort to every moment of the breastfeeding journey. The S1 which is portable and rechargeable, is also quiet and discreet for soothing pumping, and yet weighs only 1.2kg. Spectra ensures the most comfortable and painless breast pumping experience through our Spectra Natural Nursing Technology ™, which simulates the natural suckling of a baby.
- Spectra 9 Plus Double Breastpump: Best-selling portable pump offering one of the most powerful suctions in the breast pump industry. This is Spectra’s smallest and sleekest breast pump, which was designed fully for portability. Weighing at only 200g, this makes the Spectra 9 Plus such an easy breast pump to carry around. This pump comes equipped with 10 levels of adjustable pumping. It also comes with our Spectra Natural Nursing Technology ™ which ensures you have a comfortable painless breast pumping experience.
- Spectra Dual Compact Double Breastpump: Spectra’s All-New Heavy Duty Premium Portable Breast Pump. This pump offers 12 levels of adjustable pumping, with individual power adjustments for both sides which provides you a painless experience while pumping. It is the first breast pump of its kind that allows moms to adjust each side independently. If you are one of those mothers who have a “slacker boob” or one side produces more milk than the other, then this electric breast pump can help you maximize your milk output from each side. This advanced technology promotes more productive pumping sessions that can save time with comfort and ease.
- Spectra Dual S Double Breastpump: The New Spectra Dual S hospital grade double breast pump offers the most advanced and up-to-date technology in the breast pump industry. This pump is the most powerful breast pump with 15 levels of adjustable pumping. It is the first breast pump of its kind that allows moms to adjust each side independently. If you are one of those mothers who have a “slacker boob” or one side produces more milk than the other, then this electric breast pump can help you maximize your milk output from each side. This advanced technology promotes more productive pumping sessions that can save time with comfort and ease.
Tommee Tippee
- Tommee Tippee Made for Me Wearable Electric Breast Pump: Specially designed to help make your breastfeeding journey a little easier. The completely portable, hands-free and discreet design allows you to express breastmilk while having the freedom to go about your day as normal.
- Tommee Tippee Made for Me Double Electric Breast Pump: Specially designed to help make your breastfeeding journey a little easier. Choose to pump from both breasts simultaneously for added convenience while super-soft, cushioned silicone cups with massaging petals help produce more milk in less time*. The horns have a hygienic one-piece design that’s easy to assemble, so you can get on with expressing quickly and easily. This also makes cleaning the pump, whether in hot soapy water, the dishwasher or steriliser, simple and stress-free. The innovative built-in closed system means all your precious breastmilk only goes into the bottle, so you don’t waste a single drop. Made from completely BPA and BPS-free materials, you can rest-assured that your baby has a super-safe feed.
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