Choosing the right breast pump. ALWAYS feel free to contact us, or read some of our articles about buying breast pumps.
Here is a little guide about what use and frequency breast pumps are designed for. It mainly depends on how often you plan to use it.
Occasional Use
Missed feeding, Evening away from baby, Working part time for a few hours
1st choice: Unimom Minuet, Medela Swing, Unimom Allegro Electric
2nd Choice: Avent Comfort Manual, Medela Harmony, Unimom Manual Pump, Silicone Breast Pump
Daily Use
(Working Full time, Expressing daily for bottle feed)
1st Choice: Medela Free Style, Medela Swing Maxi , Unimom Forte Double Pump – these pumps are rated higher and can handle heavy usage.
2nd Choice: Unimom Minuet, Medela Swing, Avent Comfort Electric, Unimom Allegro Electric
Premature or Hospitalized Baby
1st Choice: Medela Symphony, Medela Lactina, Medela Free Style, Unimom Forte Double Pump
2nd Choice: Medela Swing Maxi, Medela Swing, Unimom Minuet
Low Milk Supply
1st Choice: Medela Swing Maxi, Unimom Forte Double Pump, Unimom Minuet, Medela Swing, Avent Comfort Electric,
2nd Choice: Unimom Allegro Electric, Silicone Breast Pump
Problems with Latch or Breast Infection
1st Choice: Unimom Minuet, Medela Swing, Avent Comfort Electric, Unimom Forte Double Pump
2nd Choice: Medela Harmony, Unimom Allegro Electric, Silicone Breast Pump
Sore Nipples and Engorgement
1st Choice: Unimom Forte Double Pump, Medela Swing, Avent Comfort Electric, Silicone Breast Pump
2nd Choice: Unimom Allegro Electric, Avent Manual, Medela Harmony,
Drawing out flat or inverted nipples
1st Choice: Avent Manual, Medela Harmony, Silicone Breast Pump
2nd Choice: Unimom Manual Pump
Twin Babies
1st Choice:Medela Free Style, Symphony, Unimom Forte Double Pump
2nd Choice: Medela Swing Maxi
