Best Single Wearable Breast Pump: Momcozy S9 Pro Wearable Breast Pump

Let’s talk wearable breast pumps!

As folks who’ve been writing and recommending breast pumps since the 1990’s (yes, that long), we’ve watched the new wearable breast pump category with interest.

Not too long ago, breast pumps were hulking beasts that had to be tethered to an electric outlet. New advances in electronics and pumps, plus smaller batteries that can be charged via USB cables, have enabled an entire new type of pump: wearables that can fit in a bra, freeing you to do other things while you pump.

So when is a wearable pump a good idea for nursing moms? Here’s our thoughts:

• Commuting. If you have a long commute, pumping while on the go is a great way to save time.

• When baby prefers one breast. The wearable pump can be used on the less preferred breast, to make sure your milk supply stays stable.

• For leaking breasts. For some women, when baby nurses the unused breast can leak a small amount of breast milk. A wearable pump can be used here to save those precious drops of liquid gold. Wearable pumps are great since baby won’t accidentally kick or dislodge it, compared with other pumps.

We asked our parent readers for their favorites in this category and one brand rose to the top: Momcozy. This brand sells both a single (linked above) and a double pump version of their wearable pump, which was lauded by our readers for its ease of use.

Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Comfortable.

• Enables hands-free pumping.

• Affordable.

• USB charging.

• Portable.

• Low battery red indicator light is helpful.

What Needs Work

• Spills if you allow it to fill too much. This is true with all wearable pumps, however. You must keep an eye on them!

• A bit noisy.

• Takes longer to pump than with a full-size pump. That’s true for many wearable pumps, however. That’s why we think a wearable pump is a good addition to your pump repertoire . . . but it doesn’t replace a full-size pump for full-time pumping.

Best Manual Wearable Breast Pump: Elvie Curve Manual Wearable Breast Pump

A manual breast pump is a great solution to relieve engorgement . . . or to catch leaking breast milk from one breast while baby feeds on the other–waste not, want not! After looking at several brands and consulting with lactation consultants, we decided to pick the Elvie Curve as the best in this category. Here’s why:

What We Liked

• Dishwasher safe.

• Love the shape—fits nicely in a bra.

• Easy to recompress.

• Doesn’t get in the way like other manual pumps.

• Discreet.

What Needs Work

• More of a milk catcher than a pump. But this is true for most manual pumps—they are for occasional use, not for everyday pumping.

• Could be easier to clean.

• Pricey for a manual pump.

Best Battery Life: Breast Pump Electric, Wearable Breast Pump

Wearable breast pumps are great for pumping on the go, but the battery life on some models can leave something to be desired. If that is important to you, then we recommend this pump by TSRETE as a best bet—this battery-powered pump lasted longer in real-world testing compared to others we researched.

What We Liked

• Easy to clean.

• Easy to assemble.

• Long battery life with countdown feature.

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• A bit loud.

Best Double Wearable Breast Pump: Elvie Double Electric Wearable Smart Breast Pump

Yes, this pump is pricey . . . but we loved the overall design and quiet operation. The Elvie is perfect if you want to pump while driving to work—very comfortable, say our parent readers. 

What We Liked

• App-enabled.

• Quiet.

• Good suction.

• Portable.

• Great for pumping while driving.

• Easy to clean.

What Needs Work

• Can’t use heat to sterilize the pump, as this can warp the shields.

• Pricey.

• A bit of a learning curve to get the settings right.

Why Trust Us

We’ve been rating and reviewing products for the home and families since 1994. We do extensive research, evaluating products with an eye toward quality, ease of use and affordability. When we purchase a product for hands-on testing, we do so with our own money.

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