Breast pumps are helpful for lots of mums, whether they want to use them to increase their milk supply or prepare bottles for their little ones when they go back to work. But choosing the best for you can be tricky – there are a lot of considerations that need to be made when it comes to choosing the right pump.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of Australia’s 12 best breast pumps, including the Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Breast Pump and the Haakaa Gen 2 Silicone Breast Pump.
We conduct our breast pump reviews through a combination of product testing, individual research, real buyer feedback and certified paediatrician approval.
We understand that there is no such thing as a “best breast pump” for everyone, and what is best for one person might not be suitable for another. With this in mind, we assessed breast pumps by comparing different features and specifications, and have highlighted the buyer we believe the product is best suited to.
We considered the following criteria below:
The Medela Freestyle breast pumps give you more freedom when pumping and allow you to multitask instead of keeping your hands on a pump. Its intuitive LCD touchscreen accommodates parents who need to be able to do many things at once, as it has a multifunctional interface and easy-to-use controls. It comes with a rechargeable battery to prepare you for eight 15-minute sessions. The Medela pump also includes two sizes: 21 and 24 mm breast shields.
Package dimensions | 24.8 x 12.8 x 21.9 cm |
Package weight | 273 grams |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | Yes |
We love the discreet shape and quietness of this Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Breast Pump. It truly gives a pumping experience where users can pump hands-free and allows us to continue with other tasks without the fear of falling off, thanks to its discreet shape and light battery pack, which makes it incredibly soft to wear. We also loved that it came with more than one size for the breast shields; while you might need to purchase additional sizes, at least it has the option, as not all nipples are the same size.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Breast Pump is best for busy parents who need as much time as possible to do other tasks besides pumping milk.
The Tommee Tippee Double Electric Wearable Breast Pump is a compact, portable, and discreet breast pump that is hands-free and designed to allow parents to go about their day without stopping for long periods to pump milk. It mimics a baby’s suckling sensation to ensure you experience a gentle and natural pumping feel.
It takes your needs into perspective and even has a nipple alignment light to help mums secure themselves into the device perfectly, especially in low-light settings. The app lets you easily track your milk output and remotely control the intensity and modes.
Package dimensions | 12.7 x 10 x 5 cm |
Package weight | 1.75 kg |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | Yes |
Milk thermo bag | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | Yes |
Many breast pump options are available but aren’t as compact, discreet and comfortable as the Tommee Tippee Double Electric Wearable breast pump. We love how easy it is to control almost every breast pump feature remotely through the app, and the nipple alignment light helps you position yourself correctly the first time.
Once the pumps are on, you can use them hands-free almost anywhere until you are satisfied. We love its compatibility with the Tommee Tippee Close to Nature, which allows you to bottle-feed straight after pumping.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Tommee Tippee Double Electric Wearable Breast Pump is best for parents who want to save time and multitask when pumping milk. Its compact design and sound when pumping are super discreet; it’s easy to control in the palm of your hand on its app. It saves you even more time by allowing you to go straight to the bottle with the Tommee Tippee Close to Nature Adaptor Teat.
The super stylish and quiet Spectra S2+ Hospital-Grade breast pump makes life easier with its double pumping 320mmHG suction power, which can easily be adjusted (both suction strength and cycle speed). Its massage mode helps encourage a speedy letdown. It has amazing additional features, like a night light and timer.
Package dimensions | 23 x 22 x 20 cm |
Package weight | 2 kg |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | Yes |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | Yes |
When putting the Spectra S2+ Hospital-Grade Double Electric Breast Pump to the test, we loved how quiet and discreet it was, where even in the most crowded places, no one suspected a thing. A feature we need to applaud is the massage mode, which we found genuinely encourages a faster letdown than other breast pumps. We were able to adjust suction strength and cycle speed with ease.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
We suggest that the Spectra S2+ Hospital-Grade Double Electric Breast Pump is best for parents who want a hospital-grade double electric breast pump at an affordable price.
The Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breast Pump is compact and easy to use with a rechargeable built-in battery. Using the new Swing Maxi via Bluetooth to the Medela Family platform, you can automatically transfer pumping data and manually input the amount of milk expressed with each pumping session.
Using 2-Phase Expression technology, this breast pump mimics a baby’s natural sucking rhythms – fast to stimulate and slow to provide milk flow – to ensure breasts are supplying an optimum amount of breastmilk.
Package dimensions | 137 x 226 x 220 cm |
Package weight | 1.3 kg |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | Yes |
We love how the Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breast Pump mimics a baby’s natural sucking pressure to ensure we get the most out of every session. The fit is excellent with its 105-degree open-angle and soft rim, which makes it incredibly comfortable to use. As far as usage goes, it is super simple to use. And we love the tracking feature, which lets you see how much you’ve pumped and when.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breast Pump is best for parents wanting a comfortable and efficient way to pump milk.
Made from 100% food-grade BPA PVC and Phthalate-free silicone, the Haakaa Gen 2 Silicone Breast Pump is an award-winning silicone breast pump that helps you discreetly pump anywhere. It’s super simple to use and easy to clean, and its patented design prevents it from falling over and reduces spillage. Attach and pump one breast while your little one is nursing or when needed.
Package dimensions | 20.32 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm |
Package weight | 103 grams |
Manual or electric | Manual |
Single or double | Single |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | Yes |
Hands-free pumping | No |
We love how discreet and comfortable the Haakaa Gen 2 Silicone Breast Pump is to use. We found it super soft and gentle on our nipples, and its simplicity makes it such a crowd-pleaser. We love that it’s small enough to fit into a handbag and comes with a lid, and the suction on the bottom prevents spills. As easy as it is, it’s also straightforward to clean, as we could pop it into the dishwasher.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Haakaa Gen 2 Silicone Breast Pump is great for parents on the go or if you travel frequently. It can be used discreetly, and its size allows you to fit it into your handbag easily. We’d also recommend this for all parents wanting a great emergency pump.
The NUK Nature Sense Electric Breast Pump aims to be one of the most flexible and efficient breast pumps for mums. Its 16 settings regulate pump rhythm and suction strength for natural feeling sessions. Its practical memory function saves information on your preferences with a maximum suction strength of 330mBar.
The ergonomic breast shield and gentle silicone cushion make for comfortable pumping, and its soft touch buttons on the LCD are easy to control. It has a rechargeable Li-ion battery and lasts for approximately three sessions (30 minutes each) before needing to be recharged. It conveniently displays the battery level on the screen to ensure you know how much charge it has before dying. Still, you can use the supplied power adaptor with an external power bank if the battery is dead. These electric breast pumps are compatible with NUK Nature Sense bottles and containers for easy storage
Package dimensions | 10.4 x 25.3 x 26.4 cm |
Package weight | 200 grams |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Single |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | No |
The NUK Nature Sense Electric Breast Pump is super lightweight and comfortable to use, and with its innovative LCD bright display, we can easily control the suction strength and other features. We loved how quiet it was when pumping; however, its size made it less discreet than we would have preferred and added one more thing to carry around. It has a long-lasting battery, and even if it dies, the supplied adaptors allow you to easily attach it to a power bank to continue in emergencies. We must say that the nipple guards were very comfortable.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The NUK Nature Sense Electric Breast Pumps are best for parents who want a comfortable, easy-to-use, extremely quiet, affordable electric pump. The 16 different pumping settings are especially great for parents who wish for more intentional control to ensure their needs are met, and it won’t cause discomfort.
The Spectra 9 Plus Portable Double Electric Breast Pump is built to give mums on the go an easy method to keep up with their busy lifestyle and provide their baby with all the nutrient-rich breast milk while saving time with its double pump function. It’s the new and improved version of the Spectra 9 electric breast pump designed with all the great features and more.
A maximum suction of 300mmHG provides the necessary suction power to get your optimum milk output. Its sleek and compact design gives it excellent portability and flexibility.
Nozzle for each collection kit, which can quickly be swapped from single to double so you can pump one breast in emergencies or to balance your milk supply. Its letdown mode lightly and quickly initiates the flow and adjusting the different modes is super easy. The closed system ensures the milk will never get into the motor, preventing mould growth and other harmful microorganisms.
Package dimensions | 20.6 x 20.6 x 17 cm |
Package weight | 400 grams |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | Yes (all components in contact with milk) |
Hands-free pumping | No |
The Spectra 9 Plus Portable Double Electric Breast Pump is another brilliant breast pump! One feature we adore about these double electric pumps is their letdown mode and how they gently massage to initiate milk flow. Switching between single and double pumping modes is super easy, and we love how small and compact the power pack is, so you never feel limited.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
We found that the Spectra 9 Plus Portable Double Electric Breast Pump is an excellent buy for mums who want something small and easy to transport but still need a powerful suction feature if needed. It’s also at a fantastic price for parents looking for a double electric breast pump on a smaller budget.
Dr. Brown’s Manual Breast Pump is one of the most lightweight and gentle manual breast pumps on the market. Its soft breast shields are made from 100% silicone and are flexible to fit breasts to ensure a comfortable session. Compatible with Dr. Brown’s wide-neck bottle, it will allow you to pump straight into the bottle for easy storage or feeding.
Package dimensions | 21.84 x 8.89 x 22.1 cm |
Package weight | 498.95 grams |
Manual or electric | Manual |
Single or double | Single |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | No |
We found it incredibly user-friendly when testing Dr. Brown’s Manual Breast Pump. The flexible 100% silicone breast shield gives a soft and gentle feel to the nipples, making them less likely to pinch when manually pumping. It’s made to be durable and small enough to take with you anywhere you need it, so even when placed in a handbag, shaken around, or accidentally dropped, it stays intact and ready to pump.
We also love its compatibility with Dr Brown’s wide-neck bottles, which gave us one less thing to worry about as it allowed for easy storage or feeding the baby straight after pumping if necessary.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
Dr. Brown’s Manual Breast Pump is great for parents who prefer to pump breast milk and want exclusive breast milk pumping. It’s one of the most gentle and easy-to-use options if you don’t mind paying more for a manual pump. It’s also great to use for emergencies and efficient pumps, so whether you choose to have it as a second pump, you don’t need an electric pump as this does the job well.
The Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump gives mothers a gentle and effective way to optimise milk supply and collection. Its silicone breast shields are a unique one-size-fits-all and ensure a comfortable fit by adapting to nipple shape and size.
Package dimensions | 25.7 x 32.5 x 151.30 cm |
Package weight | 1.31 kg |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | No |
We love how easy the Avent Double Electric Breast Pump is to take your breastmilk from being pumped to the bottle and ready for your little one to drink. Alternatively, you can pop on the lid and store it. The sleek and stylish power supply design fits into our pocket, and we love how lightweight this is, so if we need to move around, it’s a simple process.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Avent Double Electric Breast Pump is best for mums looking for a small double electric pump that is quiet and easy to take anywhere. It’s also great for those who need an extra convenient device that helps to store milk quickly or go straight from breast to bottle.
The Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump, just like its electronic counterpart, brings mums an even more convenient way to do the important task of pumping milk for their precious baby. Using the manual pump, you can regulate the suction, strength and pump rhythm for optimum pumping sessions.
The Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump has an ergonomic breast shield and gentle silicone cushion to help make pumping as comfortable as possible. The two-phase expression feature allows you to stimulate natural suckling behaviour of a baby, improving your let down. This is a great feature, and the Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump is the only manual pump on the market to offer this!
Package dimensions | 17 x 20 x 7 cm |
Package weight | 200 grams |
Manual or electric | Manual |
Single or double | Single |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | Yes |
Hands-free pumping | No |
The Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump gives you the wonderful pumping action that the electric alternative does, but conveniently lets moms express milk exactly how they want to, keeping them in charge. This pump is also super lightweight and comfortable to use.
We love that you get the pump and a single bottle to express milk into, as well as a bottle stand to save you from accidents. Have you ever spilt a bottle of breast milk you’ve spent ages pumping? Take it from us – it’s not fun.
Thanks to the lack of an electronic pump, the Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump is incredibly quiet when in action, so you can use it whenever and wherever you need to.
The Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump is best for parents who want all the amazing settings and features of a Medela electric pump, without the steep price tag. For moms looking for a comfortable, affordable, quiet and easy to use manual pump, this is the one for you.
The Pigeon GoMini Double Electric Breast Pump can come wherever you need it. It is stylish and compact, and its intuitive operation is effortless to set up to transport. It’s comfortable to hold and has an anti-slip surface to reduce spillage. Even with its small size, it has a power supply using a DC or USB power option and has a maximum suction power of 255mmHG. Compatible with Pigeon wide or slim-neck baby bottles, this is an ultra-convenient system to store and use breast milk.
Package dimensions | 17.5 x 17 x 16 cm |
Package weight | 620 grams |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Double |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | No |
We love the Pigeon GoMini Double Electric Breast Pump’s intuitive interface, making it incredibly easy to set up and use. It was super small and sleek when transporting this breast pump, making it easy to take it anywhere. Its compatibility with the Pigeon’s wide-neck or slim-neck baby bottles was incredibly convenient because we could quickly transfer breast milk straight from boob to bottle.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
The Pigeon GoMini Double Electric Breast Pump is best for parents looking for the smallest and lightest double electric breast pump that’s easy to transport, extremely user-friendly and can transfer straight to bottles.
The New Beginnings Single Electric Breast Pump is built for the busy mum to stay on top of feeds with a compact and user-friendly device. The New Beginnings Single Electric breast pump is super tight but efficient and boasts a rechargeable battery that can connect via USB for a convenient charge.
The soft silicone breast shields make it comfortable and quiet on your breasts, and there are five comfort levels for stimulation mode and nine levels for expressing mode. The anti-backflow ensures the motors are well-protected and prevents mould and pathogens from accumulating. With up to two hours of battery life once fully charged, you’re guaranteed a generous amount of time to pump a sufficient amount of milk, depending on your milk flow.
Package dimensions | 15 x 13.8 x 18.5 cm |
Package weight | 1.8 kg |
Manual or electric | Electric |
Single or double | Single |
Hospital-grade breast pump | No |
Carry case | No |
Milk thermo bag | No |
Anti-colic | No |
BPA-free | No |
Hands-free pumping | No |
We love how compact the New Beginnings Single Electric Breast Pump is, and the various controls available on such a small device stimulate an excellent milk flow. The battery life was one factor that blew our minds and gave us more than enough time for pumping sessions once fully charged. We love how convenient and hygienic this compact pump is.
Below we have listed pros and cons based on real buyer feedback:
Pros
The New Beginnings Single Electric Breast Pump is best for those busy mums who want to make the most of their time. The USB charging function makes it great for anyone who travels often.
Whether you want a manual, single or double electric pump depends on your preference, but we hope with our help that you find a breast pump that can make your if you stick to one of our best breast pumps you’re guaranteed to buy a winner. A breast pump should make your life simpler, and the more subtle and quiet the pump the better.