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Difference Between Electric Breast Pump and Manual Breast Pump

Being a first-time parent can be an overwhelming experience. And even more overwhelming, for a new mother it can be the process of breastfeeding. WHO and UNICEF recommend that children initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and be exclusively breastfed for the first six months. Breast Milk is the considered ideal food for babies. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses. Breast Milk provides all the energy and nutrients that babies need for the first months of life, and provides up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs till the second year of life.

For many mothers breastfeeding is an effortless journey but for many more, it is laden with challenges. There can be physical challenges, health issues of mother and child, mother returning to work. To make this journey a little less anxious a device often comes in handy – a breast pump. This simple device has emerged successful in relieving the stress of more and more mothers the world over. For a new parent, keeping the breast pump on their list of essentials is of utmost priority.

There are many advantages of using a breast pump, however not all women need a breast pump. If you plan to use one, it’s important to understand the differences in the types of pumps.

The market today offers a wide range of products to choose from and being not informed, at the time of need can often leave us flustered. Struggling with our anxieties we might land up buying the breast pump which doesn’t meet our requirements.

Types of Breast Pumps

  1. Electric Breast Pump – uses a motor for breast milk extraction
  2. Manual Breast Pump – has to be operated using hand or foot motion.

Features of Electric Breast Pumps vs Manual Breast Pumps

Ease of Use

Cost

Cost wise, electric breast pumps tend to be more expensive than the manual pumps, although there is a complete range of some affordable options available to choose from.

Parameters

Manual Breast Pump

Electric Breast Pump

Size 

Compact in size

Compact sizes available but has attachments

Weight

Light weight

Heavier than Manual Breast Pump

Option of double Pumping

NA

Available in some

Different Suction levels 

NA

Available

Speed of Expression of Breast Milk

Slow

Fast

Cost

Low 

High but affordable options present

Feature Comparison of top 15 popular breast pumps on www.mumpa.in

Product 

Mode

Size/

Weight

With Rechargeable Battery

BPA free

With Massage mode/cushion

Adjustable suction level

Dishwasher Safe

1

Luvlap Adore Double Electric Breast Pump

Electric

600gms

2

Mama Bear Electric Breast Pump

Electric

compact

3

Mee Mee Advanced Electric Breast Pump

Electric

700gms

4

SYGA manual Breast pump with feeding nipple

Manual

202 gms

5

NatureBond Silicone Breastfeeding Manual breast pump

Manual

200gms

Pigeon Manual Breast pump essential

Manual

Compact 

Not mentioned

Not mentioned

7

Trumom advance rechargeable battery electric

Electric

600gms

8

Luvlap Adore Electric Breast Pump (Single)

Electric

700gms

9

Luvlap Royal Electric Breast Pump

Electric

NA

10

Luvlap Silicone Food grade Breast Milk Catcher

Manual

compact

11

Luvlap Electric Breast Pump with 3 phase pumping

Electric can also be used manually

960gms

12

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump

Electric

2.3 Kg

13

Philips Advent Comfort Manual Breast Pump

Manual

166gms

14

Luvlap Blossom Manual Breast Pump

Manual

290 gms

15

Medela pump in style advanced

Electric

3.06Kg

Not mentioned

Not mentioned

Not mentioned

OUR TOP PICKS

  • 01Best overall
  • 02Best for protection
  • 03Best for ease of use
  • 04Best for comfort

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