Left: Spectra S1Plus
Like the other pumps here, the S1Plus is a closed system—a barrier separates the pump and the collection components, discouraging bacterial growth. The 3-pound unit’s rechargeable battery lasts a few days. You can adjust the vacuum strength and cycle frequency to optimize your pump sessions.
$200
Center: Medela Sonata
The portable and rechargeable Sonata has soft buttons that you can push with a toe or elbow if your hands are full. It connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, so you can use the MyMedela app to record the time and output of your sessions—and get 24-hour access to a lactation consultant.
$400
Right: Freemie Liberty
Pump while working, driving home, or doing the dishes—no need to find a place where you can disrobe. The Liberty’s cups slide discreetly under your clothes and into your bra, and the palm-sized, 8.8-ounce pump clips to your belt. The battery is good for as many as six 20-minute sessions between charges.
$300
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