Breast pumps are considered a “powerful assistant” for mothers in expressing milk and ensuring a reserve milk supply for their babies. Join AVAKids to find out which breast pumps are considered the best and most trusted by mothers today!

1Understanding Breast Pumps

1.1. What is a breast pump?

A breast pump is a device specifically designed to help extract milk from a mother’s breasts. With a breast pump, mothers can regulate the amount of milk they extract without worrying about clogged ducts, pain, or soreness. Besides that, breast pumps are also appreciated for their aesthetic value, helping mothers limit sagging and promoting firmer breasts.

Gluck Baby GP22-2 Manual Breast Pump

1.2. Types of breast pumps

Manual Breast Pumps

Advantages

• Manual breast pumps are easy to use. Mothers just need to place the flange on the breast and gently squeeze it by hand until the milk flows out.  
• The compact size allows mothers to use it anytime and easily carry it anywhere.
• The simple design makes it easy to clean during use. 
• This type of breast pump is affordable, making it suitable for many families’ budgets. 

Disadvantages

• With manual breast pumps, mothers can only express milk from one breast at a time, not both simultaneously.
• The product is entirely manual, so mothers’ hands can get tired during the pumping process.

Gluck Baby GP22-1 Manual Breast Pump – Super compact and lightweight design for easy storage and portability

Electric Breast Pumps

Advantages

• Electric breast pumps are typically powered by electricity or batteries. Therefore, mothers save effort and avoid hand fatigue. 
• The pump is highly effective thanks to its fully automatic mechanism. Mothers just need to place the flange on the nipple and start the machine. This type is also easy to adjust settings.
• A special feature of this type is the massage mechanism, which helps to firm, tighten, and relax the mother’s breasts.
• The pump simulates the sucking action of a baby, stimulating milk flow evenly and gently, making the mother feel more comfortable.

Disadvantages

• This type integrates several modern functions, so the price is quite high, ranging from 3 to 7 million VND. 
• The machine comes with a charging cable, a box, etc., which is quite bulky and heavy to carry around.
• Some machines operate on electricity or batteries, so you can only use them in places with electrical outlets or ensure the battery is fully charged.

Spectra 9S Double Electric Breast Pump

2Tips for Choosing a Breast Pump

2.1. Strong Suction, Efficient Milk Expression

The suction power of the pump is an important factor that mothers need to pay attention to when choosing a breast pump. Because the strength of the suction affects the amount of milk expressed, mothers should choose a pump with multiple suction modes to adjust the suction power to suit their body.

Each person has a different physique; some people with long nipples can express a lot of milk with moderate suction, while those with short nipples need to use a pump with strong suction. Besides, the prolactin hormone also affects the depth of the milk ducts, so mothers should choose a breast pump with multiple suction modes for easy adjustment.

2.2. Choose a product with a compact and easy-to-use design

A tip for mothers is to prioritize breast pumps with a simple, compact design. This will make it easy for mothers to travel with and clean. Mothers should choose pumps with a backflow prevention mechanism to prevent milk from being sucked into the motor, which can cause hygiene issues and motor damage.

Gluck GP31 Single Electric Breast Pump – compact design, easy to store and carry

2.3. Made of safe, BPA-free materials

The breast pump indirectly affects the baby’s health. If the material of the breast pump is not good, when the mother expresses milk, it will affect the milk source, and the baby may experience health problems when feeding. Therefore, mothers should choose a breast pump made of PP, PES, or glass materials that are BPA-free to ensure the health and safety of both mother and baby during use. 

2.4. Pain-free pumping

Ideally, mothers should choose a breast pump with a gentle massage mechanism and a flange cushioned with a silicone pad, providing comfort and preventing pain or soreness, thereby stimulating more milk production.

2.5. Low noise level, smooth operation

Many babies are light sleepers and easily startled by noise. On the other hand, mothers often take advantage of their baby’s nap time to express milk, so it is essential to choose a pump with a quiet motor to avoid disturbing the baby’s sleep.

2.6. Affordable price

The price of each breast pump varies depending on the quality of the brand, whether it’s manual or electric, the integrated technology, etc. Therefore, before purchasing, mothers should consider their budget and usage needs to choose a suitable and safe breast pump.

2.7. Reputable brands, clear origin

There are many types of breast pumps from various brands on the market with different prices. Mothers should choose breast pumps from reputable brands to ensure product quality and safety and facilitate warranty or repair services. 

Spectra Dual Compact Breast Pump

3Top 10 Best Breast Pumps

3.1. Spectra Breast Pump

Spectra is a famous brand from South Korea, belonging to a corporation specializing in manufacturing and supplying modern breast pumps, offering mothers a great experience during breastfeeding.

Spectra breast pumps have excellent milk expression features, including two pumping cycles with stimulation and expression modes, ensuring quiet operation and not disturbing the baby while sleeping.

The pump has a compact design and strong suction, providing convenience for mothers. Besides, Spectra breast pumps come in various models: with built-in batteries, AA batteries, or no batteries, giving mothers more choices.

Spectra 9 Plus Breast Pump

3.2. Philips Avent Breast Pump

Philips Avent, established in 1984, is a brand under Royal Philips, specializing in manufacturing medical devices, healthcare products, and maternal care products. Their breast pumps are widely chosen and trusted by mothers in many countries, including Spain, the USA, France, and Germany.

Avent breast pumps are available in both electric and manual versions with beautiful, modern, and compact designs, incorporating a pain-free massage mode.

The suction flange hugs the breast, effectively preventing backflow, with suction that mimics a baby’s sucking action, creating a comfortable feeling for the mother. Moreover, all parts of the pump are made of high-quality PP plastic and silicone, BPA-free, ensuring safety for both mother and baby.

Philips Avent Eureka SCF393.11 Double Electric Breast Pump

3.3. Pigeon Breast Pump

Pigeon is a Japanese brand specializing in manufacturing mother and baby care products such as baby bottles, breast pumps, nipples, nursing pads, etc., distributed to many countries worldwide. In the Vietnamese market, the Pigeon brand has been present for over 20 years and is widely received and trusted by mothers for its quality.

Pigeon breast pumps have a compact design, easy to carry around. The electric models are equipped with a USB port for charging via laptop, power bank, etc., making them extremely convenient and portable.

The double electric breast pump can express milk from both breasts simultaneously and has five different suction levels, allowing mothers to choose the appropriate level. The suction technology simulates a baby’s sucking action, along with a massage mode, stimulating natural milk flow, providing comfort for the mother, and effectively clearing clogged milk ducts.

Pigeon Go Mini Double Electric Breast Pump

3.4. Gluck Breast Pump

Gluck breast pumps entered the Vietnamese market in 2014. Although a relatively new brand, it has established a firm position in the hearts of Vietnamese consumers for its quality and modern designs.

Gluck breast pumps are manufactured to European standards, with international quality certification ISO 13485:2003, ensuring safety and BPA-free materials, providing peace of mind for mothers. The pump features a high-quality flexible silicone flange for gentle, pain-free pumping, stable suction, and a massage mode for comfort and to prevent breast sagging.

The smart and compact design offers comfort during use and easy portability. The product features a smart mechanism with various suction modes, ensuring even milk expression and preventing pain during use.

3.5. Tommee Tippee Breast Pump

The Tommee Tippee brand entered the UK market in 1965 and is now a famous brand in the UK in the field of baby bottles and feeding accessories. It is also a leading brand in baby care products globally.

Tommee Tippee breast pumps have a compact, discreet design and operate quietly, making them perfect for busy modern mothers. They also feature a stylish LED touch screen for easy use.

With five massage modes and nine expression modes that mimic a baby’s natural sucking action, along with a Massage Tec flange lined with soft and gentle silicone, mothers can completely relax and enjoy pumping.

Tommee Tippee made for me Double Electric Breast Pump

3.6. Rozabi Breast Pump

Rozabi is a brand of breast pump with guaranteed quality and affordable prices, which has quickly gained the trust of nursing mothers. Rozabi is manufactured in Hong Kong based on US standards and technology.

Rozabi breast pumps operate gently and quietly, without disturbing the baby. The product also features a convenient rechargeable battery and a clear display showing functions, allowing mothers to easily monitor the pumping process.

The soft silicone flange design provides a gentle massage and promotes better milk flow. Furthermore, the pump utilizes two motors operating simultaneously, allowing mothers to stimulate and express milk at the same time, saving more time.

Rozabi Breast Pump

3.7. Unimom Breast Pump

Unimom is a famous brand from South Korea specializing in manufacturing and supplying products for mothers and babies, such as milk storage bags, breast pumps, and milk storage bottles, trusted by mothers worldwide and in Vietnam.

Unimom breast pumps have a compact, elegant design, are easy to use and transport. The pump’s milk expression capability is quite smooth and efficient, allowing single or double pumping.

The pump is made of safe materials, non-toxic to both mother and baby, and features a milk stimulation mode to save time. The petal-shaped flange design supports the breast, providing a gentle massage and stimulating milk duct production.

Unimom Breast Pump

3.8. Lansinoh Breast Pump

Lansinoh breast pumps belong to the Lansinoh brand from the USA, established in 1984, with headquarters in Portland, Oregon, USA. This is a famous brand with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing breastfeeding support products.

The product has a modern design with a soft silicone flange suitable for all breast sizes. The pump operates smoothly and quietly and features an LED control panel displaying specific parameters for easy monitoring.

In particular, the pump offers three pumping styles and eight different modes. The double electric pumping mechanism allows mothers to express milk from both breasts simultaneously, saving time and preventing fatigue from prolonged sitting.

Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump

3.9. Medela Breast Pump

Medela is a reputable and high-quality brand of breast milk-related products from Switzerland, with a distribution network in over 90 countries and 13 subsidiaries in major countries worldwide.

Medela breast pumps feature Expression technology, which mimics a baby’s natural sucking rhythm, stimulating at a rate of 120 times/minute. This speed helps mothers shorten pumping time and save more time.

The smart flange design with soft silicone gently massages the mother’s breasts. Additionally, the pump can be used with batteries or electricity and has a high milk storage capacity, giving mothers peace of mind.

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump

3.10. Fatz Breast Pump

Fatz, with its full name Fatzbaby, originates from South Korea. In just 10 years of establishment and development, Fatz has launched various product lines, such as breast pumps and warmers for children and pregnant women.

The Fatz breast pump is a double electric product that allows mothers to pump from both breasts or a single breast conveniently. The product comes in a feminine pink-orange color with a compact, illuminated control panel for easy monitoring of the pumping process.

Some Fatz breast pump models offer multiple suction levels within the same device, helping to stimulate milk production and yield a higher volume of milk. Therefore, mothers should research the pump’s functions before purchasing for optimal convenience.

Fatz Resonance 3 Breast Pump

Breast pumps help mothers express excess milk and store it safely for their babies. This article introduces you to the top 11 convenient and high-quality breast pump models trusted by many. If you have any questions, please contact our hotline at 1900.866.874 (8:00 – 21:30) or visit our website at avakids.com for support and consultation!