This site looks plain and unstyled because you're using a non-standard compliant browser. If you would like to see it in its best form, please upgrade to a browser that supports web standards.


  

Manual Breast Pumps Review/Compare

There are many different hand pumps on the market today. The most popular hand pump is probably the cylinder type, such as Avent Isis, the Medela Manual Ease, the Ameda One-Handed or Evenflo ComfortEase. The two clear plastic tubes create a vacuum or suction when the inner tube is pulled in and out. The milk goes directly into the outer tube or into a standard bottle. These manual breast pumps are easy to use and convenient to carry with you. They are also easy to clean. There are several brands on the market; some brands feature a flexible shield which some mothers say helps stimulate milk production. The design of these pumps allows the mother to pump while nursing.

The following breast pump reviews are based on internet research of manufacturer’s websites, breast pumping websites and the reviews at Amazon.com and other websites. The most often recommended low-end (inexpensive pump) for part-time pumping: Avent Isis, Ameda One-Handed, Evenflo ComfortEase and Harmony Manual Breast Pump. One clear piece of shopping advice is to BUY ONLINE - You will find a significant range of prices, and the lowest prices available seem to consistently be on the internet (just be mindful of shipping and other charges).

Consumer Guide Best Manual Breast Pump

Avent Isis Breast Pump With Two 4 Ounce Bottles Reviews:

Soft, silicone cushion with massagers that replicate baby’s suckling action. You control speed and pressure.

In a comparison trial (sponsored by Avent), the Isis was shown to express as much milk as the mini-electric Medela and as much as the Ameda electric breast pump.

Two out of three moms preferred the Isis to the Medela. Moms rated Isis higher than Egnell for “ease of use, comfort, and pleasant to use.” Amazon reviews are very favorable, describing it as comfortable and efficient. Occasional complaint as to the breast pump's durability, but this pump intended as for occasional pumpers.
Isis Back-To-Work Breast Pump Set Reviews:

Very high reviews from moms returning to work: pump is discreetly quiet and highly portable manual pump weighing less than a pound.

Set includes an Isis handheld breast pump, an insulated shoulder bag (about the size of a lunch box); two 4-ounce and two 9-ounce Avent bottles with newborn nipples and silicone sealing lids; disposable breast pads; and two freezer packs.

Uses silicone diaphragm and soft cushion "petals" that work together to mimic breastfeeding. The soft "petals" in the cushion send a message to the breast to stimulate a natural let-down reflex, and the silicone diaphragm creates a vacuum to help express more milk quickly and quietly. /p>

Many moms claim that this manual pump can express the same volume of milk in the same amount of time as the larger electric pumps. Dishwasher safe.
Ameda One Handed Breast Pump with Flexishield Reviews:

One-handed use frees other arm free for holding or nursing baby.

Pump has “flexishield” which Ameda says stimulates the areola. Some reviewers think the flexishield has been shown to increase milk volume.
Harmony Manual Breast Pump Reviews:

Generally highly recommended. Advantages include:

  • minimal parts to clean, lose or break
  • two pumping "modes" making to help get the milk flowing
  • small size is ideal for travelling
  • holding and operating the Harmony manual breast pump is very comfortable
  • you can pump directly into the freezer bags or provided bottles
EvenFlo Comfort Ease Manual Breast Pump Reviews:

Vacuum adjustable, silicone cushion for comfort, easy one-handed pump.

Easy to put together, and to clean. Can pump directly into Evenflo Elite bottles.

Some user reviews are critical of this product, complaining of poor suction, long pumping times, and leaking.