1. Comfort. “How it looks, how it feels, how it sounds—they do make a difference with a mom. She really needs to and wants to be relaxed when she’s pumping,” Cole says.
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.”
3. Brand. “Moms like having a name brand, something they’ve heard of,” Cole says. “It’s an expensive item, just like a car… And it’s a health product you’re using on your body and with your child, so you want to make sure it’s safe and reliable.”
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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