Economy Personal Electric Breast Pumps
about $75-$150
Except where otherwise noted, these breast pumps are all electric with AC adapter included. They are intended to be single user.* Some are double pumping* and some are single pumping only. The Avent Isis IQ Uno qualifies for this category as an alternative to the pricier Avent Isis IQ Duo. It is highly recommended that you read reviews (Where Can I Read Breast Pump Reviews?) of these pumps, because satisfaction with them is a little less universal than with the top quality electric breast pumps. Some users find the lower cycling speeds on some of these pumps uncomfortable.
These breast pumps will typically receive 3 or 4 stars out of a 5 star rating by breast pump reviewers. This group is listed in no particular order below.
*Definitions in our Breast Pump Glossary A - C D - L M - Z
Medela Double Select Breast Pump
Formerly known as the Double Ease breast pump
Also runs on 2 “C” 1.5 volt batteries*
Double breast pumping* (suction alternates left, right; unlike the double pumping on most other pumps) or single pumping possible
Vacuum adjustable from 100 to 220 mmHg*
NOT cycling adjustable, 33 cpm*
Different size Medela breast shields* including SoftFit available but sold separately
Shipping weight: 2 lbs.
Parts to wash*: 6
Parts to assemble*: 8
6 month limited warranty on motor
Bailey Nurture III Breast Pump
--Also distributed by Ameda
- AC only - no battery
- Double breast pumping* or single breast possible
- 4 level adjustable suction from
0 to 220 mmHg.* - Can be cycled every 2.5 to 3.5 second (17 to 24 cpm*), takes 4 seconds to reach 220 mmHg*.
- User manually controls cycling by covering and uncovering a vent with one finger.
- Replace filter every 4 to 6 weeks
- Can be used with Ameda Flexishield*
- 5 lbs.
- Car adapter available
- Parts to wash*: 8
- Parts to assemble*: 11
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
(5 years if purchased directly from Bailey) - $120 on Froogle
Medela Swing Breast Pump
- NEW in 2006, few reviews yet available, but it's a new Medela
- Also runs on 4 "AA" batteries
- Has 2-phase expression®*
- Vacuum adjustable from 0 to 250 mmHg*
- Cycling adjustable up to 130 cpm*
-
Single breast pumping*
-
SoftFit* breast shield included,
other size Medela shields sold separately - Parts to wash*: 4
- Parts to assemble*: 5
- 1 year limited warranty
- $150 on Froogle
Avent Isis IQ Uno Handheld Breast Pump
- Can also be used as a trigger-type* manual pump
- Single breast pumping* only
- Vacuum adjustable
- Cycling adjustable
- User begins by manually pumping & Isis learns and automates to the rhythm
- Funnel cover* included
- May be sold with or without the carry bag and cooling packs.
- Parts to wash*: 4
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Parts to assemble*: 4
(not counting control handle) - 1 year warranty
- $200 on Froogle with tote and accessories
- $150 without tote on Froogle
Medela Single Deluxe Breast Pump
- Handheld electric formerly known as the Mini Electric
- AC adapter or 2 AA batteries alkaline recommended
- Single breast pumping* only
- Vacuum adjustable to 220 mmHg*
- NOT cycling* adjustable, 34 cpm*
- Different size Medela breast shields* including SoftFit*
available but sold separately - Shipping weight: 1.6 lbs.
- Parts to wash*: 3
- Parts to assemble*: 3
(not counting motor) - 90 day limited warranty
- $65 -80 on Froogle
*Definitions in our Breast Pump Glossary A - C D - L M - Z
Why are only Medela, Ameda and Avent breast pumps on this web page?
This information was compiled from the manufacturers' websites and telephone contact with the customer service lines, and online retailers of these products. Your corrections to this chart are welcome: please contact us through .
