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Our editorial team chose the products on this list based on actual customer reviews on Amazon Australia, Product Review and Google Reviews, as well as our own pumping experience. For each category, we carefully selected parameters based on our research and identified the breast pumps with the highest review score within those parameters.
For the best overall breast pump, we chose the Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump as it has a 4.3 out of 5 star rating on Amazon Australia from over 2,300 online customer reviews.
The Medela Harmony was recommended to me when I needed to pump and I found it very easy and natural to use. Plus, it's lightweight and discreet, so it's perfect to throw in your bag for pumping on the go.
This pump is ideal for those who need to travel or simply pump every now and again. With its ergonomic handle, it's easy to operate and requires no batteries or power. It is also completely silent, allowing for complete privacy and discretion. And using 2 phase expression technology, it simulates your baby's sucking behaviour, making pumping that much easier.
Many online customers highly recommend this pump, and find it more effective than an electric pump as it produces an impressive amount of milk, it's less noisy and not so expensive.
This compact, lightweight pump offers ease, comfort and functionality, everything you need in a manual breast pump. With its unique design, you're able to properly position the pump on your breast. There's no need to lean forward to ensure milk goes into the bottle, so you can sit up and relax while you pump. Plus, its soft textured massage cushion has a warm feel and helps to stimulate milk flow.
Being manual, its operation is simple and straightforward with no power needed and no noisy machinery. It is also easy to assemble and with a small number of separate parts, it's easy to disassemble and clean.
Many online customers have found this pump works very well as it's gentle on the breast and perfect for use when travelling or pumping on the go.
We chose the Philips Avent Ultra Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump for this category as it has a 4.3 out of 5 star rating on Amazon Australia from over 200 online customer reviews. Made by a brand we know and trust, this product has been around for years, assisting mothers with their breastfeeding needs.
This electric pump is ideal for those wanting to express on a regular basis as it is effective and easy to use. With its soft massage cushion, it gently stimulates the milk flow. Once you get going, there are three settings to choose from, giving you control over the process.
With its angled design, this pump allows you to sit up straight, rather than leaning forward as the milk travels from breast to bottle. It plugs into a power source at home but can operate by batteries while out and about. And despite being an electric pump, this one is super quiet and discreet.
Overall, it's a great option for an electric pump that gets the job done with comfort and efficiency.
The Ameda MYA breast pump is a great option when wanting to double pump, especially while at work, travelling or simply out and about. It's compact, lightweight and quiet, with a pump body that fits in the palm of your hand. It features a 2-Phase Adjustable Suction Mode which has 10 levels of expression mode and 5 levels of massage mode. It also has an inbuilt rechargeable battery that provides two hours of pumping power.
An outstanding feature is the MYA's Closed Protection System which helps prevent breast milk backing up into the tubing and pump, keeping your milk free from contamination. Combined with hospital strength, this is a fantastic option that allows you to double pump and get the job done more quickly.
We selected the Spectra S2 breast pump as the best hospital grade option as it has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating on Amazon Australia from approximately 3,000 online customer reviews. It is also one of Amazon's top picks, based on its excellent reviews and price.
This hospital strength double pump is incredibly powerful with 320mmHg suction. It features a massage mode for speedy letdown and offers adjustable suction strength and speed so you can customise your pump. It has an effective closed pumping system that helps to protect breast milk and baby from any contamination. It also functions incredibly quietly for an electric pump and comes with extras such as a night light and timer. It doesn't have an in-built battery; however, this makes it much lighter to carry around than other hospital grade pumps.
Overall, this is an excellent choice for those needing powerful hospital strength when pumping. It functions extremely well, yet for this level of breast pump, it's surprisingly well-priced.
Breast pumps range significantly in price from around $20 through to about $400. However, for the best of the budget range, we couldn't go past the Haakaa Silicone Manual Breast Pump. It has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Amazon Australia from over 11,000 online customer reviews. It is one of Amazon's top picks for breast pumps and is a Product Review award winner for 2021.
This pump comes in right at the bottom of the price range so offers excellent value for money. It is also the perfect choice for those wanting to pump every now and again or who need a backup to throw in the bag just in case. It is simple in design, consisting of one piece of 100% food grade silicone that is BPA, PVC and phthalate free. There are no cords or batteries, or any pieces to assemble. It's compact, easy to clean and perfect for transporting in your handbag.
Overall, this breast pump option offers an effective and eco-friendly pumping experience, at a super budget-friendly price.
When looking at the more premium end of the scale, we chose the Medela Freestyle Flex Electric Breast Pump as it has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating on Google Reviews from nearly 500 online reviews.
Designed for mums on the move, this handy lightweight electric pump weighs under 3kg so it's perfect for tossing into your handbag and pumping wherever you need. It also includes a USB rechargeable battery so you're never short on pumping power.
The Medela Freestyle Flex comes with a digital display and timer. It also has a memory function so you can save your favourite settings. Plus you can download the free MyMedela app to track your pumping progress.
This pump offers great suction and is an excellent option for those needing to pump regularly and quickly during the day, while getting on with life. More expensive in price, it retails at $549.95; however, if you look around, there are outlets selling it at cheaper prices.
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Methodology
11 Brands considered
20+ Products compared
7 Best products chosen
Our team scoured the Internet for all the different brands of breast pumps available in Australia.
We read hundreds of online reviews (as of December 2020) and compared the key features, functionality and popularity of each breast pump.
The products on this list are chosen by our editorial team and are not selected based on commercial relationships.
In order to create this list, our team considered products from the following brands:
Medela
Philips Avent
Lansinoh
Haakaa
Ameda
Spectra
NUK
Tommee Tippee
Bellababy
Minbie
Pigeon
We then read hundreds of online reviews on varying websites, written by customers who have bought and pumped with these products. We also drew from our own many experiences of breast pumping over the years.
Based on our research, we then chose the 7 breast pumps that we believe to be the best in Australia in terms of quality and performance.
We value our editorial independence, basing our comparison results, content and reviews on objective analysis without bias. However, Finder may receive compensation when you click some links on our site. Learn more about how we make money from our partners and why you can trust our guides.
Susannah Hardy has been a writer for over 14 years, covering a wide range of topics that includes parenting, lifestyle, business and
entertainment. She is particularly passionate about property and home interiors, and has written widely on such issues as kitchen benchtops and Hamptons style homes. When not doing that, Susannah spends stolen moments creating women’s contemporary fiction. Her first book, a romantic comedy, will be published by Pan Macmillan in July 2021.
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