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Our 2018 Which? survey revealed that most mothers opted for a manual pump as it was the cheaper option (55%), while others found them more portable (21%), quieter (19%), or more comfortable (13%)*. All Ardo products are manufactured in Switzerland from premium-quality materials that are free from BPA. Some breast pump bags are bigger than others. Do you want one that will store your phone, keys, and wallet, or will you be carrying another bag anyway? If you’re commuting on public transport, you may prefer a smaller bag that will make moving through crowds easier. Style

Think about how you will need to use the bag and what needs to fit. Obviously, it needs to fit your pump, pump parts, and pumping accessories. It'll need to fit the milk containers of your choice,” Blankenship says. “Keep in mind how long you'll typically be away and calculate how many containers you'll need to use within that time frame. Make sure your bag will have enough room to hold them all.” Place the shield over your nipple, and gently begin to pump the mechanism with your hand. It can take time for the milk to start flowing. Hospital grade breast pump - these are larger and more powerful pumps, and you may use one if you stay in hospital for longer than usual, or if your baby is premature. You can continue to hire these on a monthly basis once you're home, either from a pharmacy, the National Childbirth Trust, or a UK parenting charity. Our handy guide is here to help - from explaining the pros and cons of manual, electric and other types of breast pumps, to knowing how much to spend - our expert buying advice can steer you towards a great value pump best suited to your needs. Here is what to think about when deciding on the best breast pump bag for you. Size of Your Breast Pump

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It doesn't really matter what you carry to safely hold your milk, lookswise, but this beauty makes you feel a little more on-trend. Depending on what design you choose, you'll find high-quality vegan leather, quilted details, upscale fabrics like herringbone suiting or trendy patterns like florals and animal print. Parents appreciate the big, easy-to-grab zipper pulls: they're nice-looking, premium, heavy, and gold, which makes the whole bag look more luxe. The rest of the bag is great looking, too. Versatility: It’s nice if you can get some extra mileage out of your breast pump bag. Many breast pump bags can also be used as a beach bag, carry-on, or laptop bag.

You’ll want to have a breast pump bag ready to go as soon as your baby is born. While you might be staying at home for a week or two, you’re soon going to start venturing out to visit friends or relatives. You don't need a diaper bag, a pump bag, a purse, and a lunch bag or cooler just to leave your home,” explains Ashley Blankenship, breastfeeding counselor, founder of Supported Season, and creator of Bump Up Birth Method. “Consolidate as much as you can to make it as easy as possible!”

However, investing in one can make feeding and caring for baby slightly easier compared to solely breast feeding. In our 2018 Which? survey, 40% of mums bought a breast pump so their partner could help with feeds, while 38% bought one so they could go out and leave milk at home. Around a third wanted a top-up supply of milk for general feeding. Single breast pump - only pumping from one side at a time will be more time-consuming, but this can be a good option if one side needs to heal or rest. My little medela cooler fits into our mini fridge in the office, but a taller cooler wouldn't fit." Sarah Wells is a designer with real-life experience as a pumping mom. She knows how frustrating bad design can be. She also knows how depressing it is to only have ugly bags to choose from. That’s why she started designing breast pump bags that are functional and stylish, ensuring moms don’t have to compromise.

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Breast milk can be expressed in advance and then stored in a fridge or in a freezer. Any collection container should be sterilised thoroughly before use, and once the milk has been expressed it should be transferred to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible.