What To Look For In A Breast Pump

2. Weight. It’s important that a pump be lightweight. Cole says, “You won’t want to pump very often if you’re lugging something that’s three or four pounds.”

4. Type. It’s also important to know exactly what type of pump is best for you, whether it be manual, electric, or hospital-grade. Most insurance companies cover a standard double electric pump. And while most women prefer an electric pump to a manual one, a manual pump does have its benefits, and many women choose to purchase both. Although manual pumps take about twice as long to use as electric pumps, they are lighter, smaller, and easier to carry around.

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