5 best breast pumps – Shopping guide special

Best breast pumps in Singapore

Pumping breast milk can be a real lifesaver when a mum can’t breastfeed her baby on-the-go. With the best breast pump, a breastfeeding mum can conveniently express breast milk and freeze or store it in the fridge for baby to drink even while mum’s away.

To find the best breast pump in the market, theAsianparent.com surveyed over 500 mums on our Breastfeeding Mums community on Facebook. Tried and tested by fellow breastfeeding mums, the following 5 best breast pump brands have been assessed for their suction power, speed, comfort, portability and easy cleanup and assembly.

Let the countdown begin!

5. Ardo – 12 votes

The Ardo Calypso Electric Breastpump is best for pumping huge amounts of milk in the shortest time possible. Powerful yet quiet and gentle, it has 64 settings for the vacuum and cycle, allowing breastfeeding mums to adjust the suction power and speed based on their comfort level.

Ardo Calypso Electric Breastpump is available at babychuckle.com

3. Ameda – 39 votes

Featuring fully independent controls for suction and speed, Ameda’s Purely Yours and Lactaline double breast pumps can maximise milk flow without sacrificing comfort. Keeping the tubing moisture-free, the pumps also protect breast milk from bacteria, mold and viruses while pumping.

Ameda pumps are available at Isetan, Robinsons and Babies ‘R’ Us stores.

4. Unimom – 50 votes

theAsianparent.com mums gave top votes to the brand’s electric breast pumps, the Forte and the Allegro. The single pump Allegro is lightweight and portable, while the Forte is an affordable hospital grade double pump that mimics a baby's suction, allowing faster let down reflex.

Unimom Forte and Allegro are available at Mothercare and pupsikstudio.com

2. Philips Avent – 84 votes

Philips Avent breast pumps have a unique design that lets breast milk flow directly from the breast to the bottle. With no need to lean forward, the breastfeeding mum can comfortably sit up straight while pumping. The pumps are compatible with all Philips Avent feeding products including the Classic bottles and milk storage containers.

Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump and Comfort Single and Double Electric Breast Pumps are available at Mothercare and pupsikstudio.com

1. Medela – 285 votes

With no close second, the top favourite amongst theAsianparent.com mums is Medela, particularly the Freestyle electric pumps. While not the cheapest, Medela is known for mimicking the way babies breastfeed – from the fast and light sucking to stimulate the breast to the slower, deeper sucking once let down starts.

Medela Swing, Pump In Style Traveller and Freestyle are available at Mothercare, Kiddy Palace, motherswork.com.sg and pupsikstudio.com

Sandra Ong

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