Manual Breast Pumps For Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding moms know that sooner or later it will come time to think of using a breast pump. Once this realization hits, the very next surprise is the fact that there are plenty of different...

Breastfeeding moms know that sooner or later it will come time to think of using a breast pump. Once this realization hits, the very next surprise is the fact that there are plenty of different kinds to choose from. Some are electric, while others rely on batteries to power them. Moms usually look at these as the most innovate of all breast pumps and nary a modern, breastfeeding mom will pay much attention to the manual breast pumps that are also available. In some cases, moms are actually not even sure that these manual pumps are still on the market!

An even only cursory review of online forums dedicated to new moms and more experienced nursing moms showcase that manual breast pumps do quite well in the reviews. This of course points to the fact that there are still plenty of women using a manual breast pump rather than relying on the electric or battery powered models instead. Anyone wondering why a breastfeeding mom would prefer a manual model to a more modern looking electrical one usually needs not look any further than the price tag. A manual pump is far less costly and thus will be more within the means of many new moms.

Do not make the mistake, however, to run out right away and spend your hard earned money on the purchase of an electric or manual breast pump; instead, do your homework and know what to expect from either model. The most commonly cited example is the pumping frequency. Breastfeeding moms, who are thinking of leaving their infants in the care of third parties a lot and thus will be pumping a lot, usually can benefit the most from using an electric breast pump. On the other hand, moms who foresee some pumping but by and large figure they will be in the vicinity of the child more often than not for nursing times usually can do quite well with a manual pump, or they must it simply to receive some relief from engorgement.

In addition to the foregoing, if your baby is a bit of a grazer and may nurse frequently but not so often as to completely empty one breast, a manual pump is perfect for ensuring that both breasts are emptied completely. This protects breastfeeding moms’ breasts against painful swelling and also hardening. Best of all, moms can pump their milk even if the baby has fallen asleep at the breast without worrying that they will be upsetting their sleeping baby. The number of manual breast pumps currently on the market is staggering; it pays to listen to the advice of other breastfeeding moms who are also relying on manual pumps or to go online and check the forums for reviews and advice.

Probably the most important aspects of any breast pump – manual or electrical – are the ease of operation and also the ease of cleaning and sterilizing the various components. This requires a very simple setup, an easy way of taking apart the pump and putting it back together, and of course also the ease with which replacement parts are available for sale.

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