Breast Pump Comparisons and Descriptions

All breast pumps can single pump (pump one breast at a time) but not all can double pump (pump both breasts at a time either simultaneously or alternately). Double pumping is more efficient for initiating and/or maintaining a breastmilk supply within effective suction levels.

Medela® Electric Breast Pumps Feature:

Medela® Breast Pumps Also Feature: 

 
Medela® Breast Pumps for Rent:

A hospital-grade breast pump is the most efficient for initiating and maintaining the milk supply.  Renting is an economical option for frequent, short or long-term pumping needs.  A single or double pumping kit or upgrade kit is required for use with a rental breast pump.

The Medela® Symphony™ Breastpumps feature two phase pumping program for a more effective stimulation and expression of milk from the breast which more closely simulates an infant’s sucking pattern. The Symphony™  has a power cord for electrical use. The Symphony™ Plus also has two internal rechargeable batteries.

The Medela® Lactina® Breastpumps have a variable suction control between about 80 and 260 mmHg for single and double pumping. The Lactina® has a power cord for electrical use. For additional power source options, the PowerPak™ (rechargeable battery and vehicle lighter adapter) can also be rented. The Lactina® Plus has automatic cycling at about 50 cycles per minute and the Lactina® Select has a variable speed control between about 42 and 60 cycles per minute.  

The Medela® Classic™ Breastpumps have automatic cycling at about 60 cycles per minute and variable suction control between about 80 and 240 mmHg for single and double pumping. The Classic™ has a power cord for electrical use. For additional power source options, the PowerPak™ (rechargeable battery) can be rented.

Medela® Breast Pumps for Purchase:

The Medela® Pump In Style™ Breastpumps are professional quality breast pumps designed for frequent long-term pumping needs. Used for single pumping or double pumping. The Pump In Style Breastpumps include AC adapter, double pumping kit with four 5-ounce bottles, milk storage bags, sample of PureLan™ 100 and Breastfeeding Information Guide and instructions. The Pump In Style’s have three power source options, AC adapter (included), battery pak (included) and vehicle lighter adapter (purchased separately). Medela® provides a one year limited warranty on the pump mechanism and 90 days limited warranty on all other parts.

The Original™ Pump In Style™ features 6 speed control settings between about 42 to 63 cycles per minute and variable suction between about 80 and 240 mmHg. The Original™ has the motor contained inside a soft-sided black microfiber shoulder bag with an outer pocket, separate mesh compartments for the pumping kit and removable cooler carrier for milk storage.

The Pump In Style™ Advanced with Natural Expression features two phase pumping and one-touch ‘let-down’ with adjustable speed and vacuum controls. Also, includes a manual piston/cylinder assembly. The Advanced have a removable motor unit and cooler carrier stored inside a stylish black ‘slouch’ microfiber shoulder bag or black microfiber backpack. 

The Medela® Double Select™ Breastpump is a good quality personal use breast pump designed for occasional short-term pumping needs. Used for single pumping or double intandem pumping (both breasts alternately). It features automatic cycling at about 33 cycles per minute, variable suction control between about 80 and 240 mmHg for single and double pumping. Includes motor unit, AC adapter, double pumping kit with two 5-ounce bottles, Breastfeeding Information Guide and instructions. The Double Select™ has two power source options, an AC adapter (included), two C batteries (not included) . Medela® provides a 6 month limited warranty on the pump mechanism and 90 days limited warranty on all other parts.

The Medela® Single Deluxe Breastpump is a good quality handheld battery-operated breast pump designed for occasional short-term use. Used for single pumping (one breast at a time). It features automatic cycling at about 33 cycles per minute, variable suction control between about 80 and 240 mmHg. Includes a motor kit, breastshield and bottle assembly, AC adapter and instructions. Medela® provides a 90 day limited warranty.  (The Single Deluxe Motor Kit can be purchased separately.)
 

Health Risk Reminder:
As a final note, please remember that breast pumps are considered personal single-user products and should not be shared by women. Rental pumps are the exception and are designed for use by multiple women when they use their own personal pumping kit.  

Hollister® Electric Breast Pumps Feature:
These breast pumps are no longer available at Avery Baby Care

Hollister® Breast Pump Disadvantages:

Hollister® Breast Pumps for Rent:

The Hollister® SMB™ Breast pump has adjustable speed control between about 30 and 65 cycles per minute and variable suction control between about 0 and 240 mmHg for single and double pumping.  The SMB™ is designed with use of an electrical cord. (SMB info above not verified.)

The Hollister® Elite™ Breast pump has adjustable speed control between about 30 and 60 cycles per minute and variable suction control between about 0 and 250 mmHg for single pumping and between about 0 and 210 mmHg for double pumping.  The Elite™ is designed with three power source options included; electrical cord, integrated rechargeable battery and car adapter.  

Hollister®  Breast Pumps for Purchase:

The Hollister® Purely Yours™ Breast Pump is an effective breast pump designed for frequent long-term pumping needs. Used for single pumping or double pumping. It features 4 speed control settings between about 30 to 60 cycles per minute and has 8 suction settings between about 0 to 250 mmHg for single pumping and between about 0 to 210 mmHg for double pumping. This breast pump is available with a canvas tote bag for storing the Dual HygieniKit®, AC adapter, six 4-ounce bottles and three freezer packs. The Purely Yours™ has three power source options, AC adapter (included), AA batteries (not included) and car adapter (purchased separately). Hollister® provides a one year warranty on the motor and 90 days on all other parts. (The Purely Yours™  can be purchased without the tote bag and freezer packs.)

Health Risk Reminder:
As a final note, please remember that breast pumps are considered personal single-user products and should not be shared by women. Rental pumps are the exception and are designed for use by multiple women when they use their own personal pumping kit.