Modern breast pumps are designed to be discreet, quiet and comfortable, even if they do look (and sometimes sound) like some kind of torture device.

The design allows for easy access and holds the flanges securely in place, making both nursing and pumping a breeze. This isn’t the type of pumping bra you’ll want to wear all day on its own, so stick to pumping sessions only. If you don’t want to go with a nursing bra and pumping attachment, then this bra is the most comfortable one to wear all day. The small controller isn’t too bulky to take with you, and you still have the option to express manually if the battery has run out, or if you just prefer it. Its natural suction allows you to gently express – hands-free – when feeding or pumping from the other breast.She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun. Our tester loved the large slits that made it easy to get Spectra S2 Plus flanges through, though the bra was more challenging with the wireless Elvie breast pump.

The bustier style and compressive fit of the Simple Wishes hold your shields, flanges and bottles securely in place, leaving your hands free to do other things while you pump. Each component certainly feels robust and well-made, though, as a wearable pump, this does put it at the bulkier, not-so-discreet end of the spectrum. And while the built-in slits are super convenient, they do create a seam that’s visible under certain types of shirts.It’s made from soft, silky material that’s comfortable enough to wear all day and features a v-neck design so you can wear it under almost any type of shirt. Our tester, Laura, hadn’t always got on with breast pumps and she found the Elvie Stride to be comfortable, with an app that makes it super-simple to use. Even though you might feel like a dairy cow sometimes, you still want your bra to be flattering and give you a lift. This may prove tricky if you sterilise bottles and other breast pumps using a cold-water sterilising system. It may sound too good to be true – a breast pump you can use whenever and wherever, discreetly and comfortably – yet that’s what Elvie promises and delivers.

The main difference between the two pumps is that the Spectra S1 is blue and has a built-in battery pack. While every mum should feel happy and comfortable breastfeeding, there will be times when it won’t be possible or when you simply won’t want to. It also features 'two-phase expression technology’, helping to mimic a baby’s mouth and suction rhythm. Bravado Designs Hands-Free Pumping Bra: While this pumping bra clips onto a nursing bra, it was tough to get flanges in the figure-eight openings, and they didn’t fit tight enough on our tester for pumping.Manual breast pumps are also quieter and more portable, so a good choice if you’re travelling away from your baby.

Rather than wearing it as a regular bra during the day, most put it on just for pumping, and you can actually put it on over your favorite nursing bra without having to take off your shirt.There are five suction levels to ensure you can pump at a speed that’s suitable and comfortable for your flow, and a digital display keeps track of how long you’ve been expressing. When I was done pumping, I un-clipped the pumping attachment and then wore my nursing bra like a regular bra. In addition to being sturdy, the materials (nylon and spandex) were of great quality, non-irritating, and incredibly comfortable, earning 5 out of 5 stars. This is a neatly designed, lightweight breast pump made from BPA-free plastic, and comes with one of NUK’s own baby bottles with a soft, orthodontic teat.