10 Best Wearable & Hands-Free Breast Pumps, Tested by Nursing Moms

For the second year in a row, the Lansinoh DiscreetDuo Wearable Pump holds the title as our Best of The Bump winner for overall best wearable breast pump. (See all of this year’s Best of The Bump winners.) It has everything you need in a fantastic wearable: It’s quiet and discreet, gentle yet powerful, has few parts to wash and one heck of a milk output. (About as much as fellow mom and product tester Christine usually gets from her standard electric breast pump!) Nothing we’ve tested this far has quite lived up to the performance of the Lansinoh DiscreetDuo Wearable Pump.

As a breastfeeding mom myself, I’m particularly juiced to hear about this pump’s comfort, which Christine says is top-notch. “This is one of the most comfortable breast pumps I've ever used,” she says, “with no discomfort even on the higher power settings.” Christine was really impressed that she could amp up the pumping speed and still feel only a gentle pull on her breasts. Strong and gentle wearable pumps like this one are the reason why more moms are passing on the big, bulky wall plug electric pumps. Because why opt for something that ties you down when you could have it all in a compact, cordless option?

But perhaps one of the most standout features of The DiscreetDuo Wearable Pump is how few pieces and parts there are to it. I’ve been through my fair share of wearable pumps that come with about a dozen pieces, rushing to wash them all in between a hundred other daily tasks. You don’t get that stress with Lansinoh. There are five parts total per pump—and only four to wash. Christine says they took less than a minute to put together when she needed to pump. “And once they were together, I felt confident walking around while getting some things done around the house, while pumping and experienced no leaking whatsoever,” she adds.

The noise level wasn’t the quietest out of all the pumps we tested, but it was still very soft. And it even charges up quickly with a common household C-charger. For the biggest, reddest cherry on top, though, it does all of this and more for only $160 and is fully covered by most health insurance plans (including Medicaid)—meaning this top-rated wearable could cost you nothing!

For more information, check out our in-depth review of the Lansinoh Discreet Duo.

Dimensions (single pump): 7" (L) x 6.3" (W) x 5.5" (H) | Weight (single pump): 8 oz. | Battery life: 100 minutes | Milk capacity: 6 oz. per pump | Flanges included: 21mm and 24mm

This one goes down in the books as my favorite bargain in the wearable pump world. Not only did the MomMed S21 produce about the same amount of breast milk as I’d typically pump with a professional hospital-grade electric pump, and comes with so many bonus goodies other brands don’t inlude—pumping bra extender straps, a scrubber cleaner, milk storage bags, carrying bags and multiple flange sizes—but it’s also priced at under $120. You get tons of value with the MomMed S21 wearable breast pump, our Best of The Bump winner for best budget-friendly wearable breast pump.

The S21 features a lightweight design that secures to your breasts nicely—to the point where I almost forgot I was pumping while I was busy chasing my toddler around. This security comes from MomMed’s silicone flange backing, which feels oh-so-soft and suctions right into place. I could bend over, do the dishes and play with my toddler without them moving around. As a busy mom, it’s fantastic. And as a brand new mom, you get the added benefit of an included flyer sheet on how to increase your breast milk and a guide that helps you learn how to successfully breastfeed. I could really tell MomMed put in the extra effort to support nursing moms.

Usually, lower-priced wearable pumps come with their issues. The first wearable pump I bought with my eldest child was for a low price, and it proved to be as cheap as it was inexpensive. I’m still not sure where the thing is today because it let me down so much. But with the MomMed S21, the lower price point doesn’t come at the expense of getting the job done, and it does it darn well. I did have to fiddle with the duckbill valves to get them on each time, but it’s a small price to pay for a pump that checks all the boxes while still being affordable.

Dimensions (single pump): 4.8" (L) x 4.3" (W) x 2.7" (H) | Weight (single pump): 8 oz. | Battery life: 2.5 hours | Milk capacity: 6 oz. per pump | Flanges included: 17mm, 19mm and 21mm

Momcozy makes fantastic wearable pumps. In fact, five of my mom friends have wearable Momcozies—including me! The Momcozy I got through my insurance turned out to be amazing, so when I tried out their new Air 1 I knew it was going to be good. It’s marketed as the slimmest wearable pump on the market, and when I physically laid all the wearable pumps I tested for The Bump together, the Air 1 indeed proved to be the thinnest. Not only is it a shockingly slim 2.4 inches thick, but the shape of the cup also won me over. You don’t get that awkward look you can sometimes get from other wearables that resemble a bowl under your shirt. The Air 1 gives more of a natural breast shape. If I went out and about with these on, I wouldn't feel awkward at all because they look great under my clothes.

Slim as it is, the first thing that caught my eye about the Air 1 was the portable charging case. You can think of it like AirPods that snap right into their case and charge when you’re not using them—pure genius. And while the cases can’t hold every single one of the extras that come with the pump, it offers a great solution to charge your pumps on the go. Impressively, the case's charge supports 15 pumping sessions, equivalent to five days of use. But the techy upgrades don’t stop there either. The included app connects to each pump via Bluetooth, allowing you to adjust all your settings and track your milk output in the app, all while auto-storing your pumped amounts in a dedicated tracker.

All in all, the Momcozy Air 1 is made for the mom who wants to pump discreetly in style while having the best technology that today’s modern pumps offer. If that sounds like you, the Air 1 should be on your radar. It's definitely on ours, as a Best of The Bump award winner for most discreet wearable breast pump.

Dimensions (single pump): 4.9" (L) x 2.67" (W) x 4.33" (H) | Weight (single pump): 9.8 oz. | Battery life: 3 hours | Milk capacity: 6 oz. per pump | Flanges included: 17mm, 19mm and 21mm

This pump is “so quiet, you can hear a milk drop”—at least, that’s what Elvie claims. The good news is, our product tester happily confirms that it’s true. Mannibell, a mom to a 2-month-old, says the Elvie’s noise levels are so low that “it’s not even noticeable when you’re pumping.” In fact, Elvie is the only wearable breast pump officially certified by Quiet Mark, a scientific acoustics team that tests small appliances for noise levels. At only 32 decibels, that’s about as quiet as the hum of a refrigerator. No wonder it received a Best of The Bump award for best quiet wearable breast pump. And if you need further convincing, Elvie even published a video showing other common pumps side by side with theirs, so you can hear the differences for yourself.

At half a pound per pump, it’s one of the lightest wearable pumps on our list and almost undetectable. This was a big hit with Mannibell, who raves, “When using [it], I don’t feel like I have anything on, which is great.” Don’t be fooled, though. The Elvie wearable doesn’t slack in the power department. “This is the first wearable breast pump that actually works for me,” Mannibell reports. “It has great suction, so it collects a lot in a shorter amount of time.” The customizable settings (which can be controlled via an app on your phone) provide four different rhythms to adapt your pumping experience to your own personal needs. So, whether you have a heavy letdown and strong output or need a more sensitive and gentle approach, there’s a setting catered to you.

Now the elephant in the room: Elvie is one of the most expensive wearable pumps we’ve tested. At about $550, moms might not be able to drop that kind of money on a breast pump. However, the price is backed by some pretty neat technology. I think one of the coolest features is its infrared sensors, which detect your letdown and automatically switch to expression mode. I can see this optimizing your pumping sessions so you get the most milk out of each pump.

It’s also worth noting that Elvie was recently acquired by Willow, another leading FemTech brand. What does this mean for Elvie buyers? At the moment, not much! Willow says that they intend to keep the Elvie brand name active—great news!

Dimensions (single pump): 4.3" (L) x 2.7" (W) x 5" (H) | Weight (single pump): 8 oz. | Battery life: 2.5 hours | Milk capacity: 5 fl. oz. | Flanges included: 24mm and 28mm

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The last thing you want is for your pump to start leaking on you. The first wearable pump I ever used ended up spilling my liquid gold all over my shirt as I was pumping—not the kind of letdown I was looking for. The thing with wearable pumps is that if they aren’t made with extra thought and care, this can be a common experience. Thankfully, the Willow 360 is a workhorse that won’t waste a drop of that hard-earned breast milk, no matter what position you find yourself in—literally! Willow says it’s the only wearable breast pump with a 100 percent leak-proof latch, meaning you can lie down and fully bend over without spilling a drop. Our product tester, Troy M., a mom of seven children, tried the Willow 360 for her 1-month-old baby and confirmed that the pump doesn’t leak, even while bending down, earning it a Best of The Bump award for best leak-proof wearable breast pump.

The Willow 360 offers hospital-grade power with seven levels of smart suction that can be controlled and adjusted via the Willow app (or even an Apple Watch). “The ability to adjust suction levels from the app is awesome. No need to dig in my bra to make changes or power it down,” our tester says. Even better, this pump received a 10 out of 10 rating for ease of use. Troy notes this pump was extremely straightforward to assemble, saying, “I love that there weren’t a bunch of pieces, just two!” As someone who's personally tested over a dozen pumps, I can say from experience that washing and assembling a pump with only two parts is a big selling point for me. Round it all out with the fact that the Willow is clinically tested and FDA-approved, and you’ve got yourself an all-around fantastic pump.

Dimensions (single pump): 5.5" (L) x 4.4" (W) x 6.9" | Weight (single pump): 12.5 oz | Battery life: 2 hours | Milk capacity: 4 oz. | Flange included: 24mm & 21mm inserts

Since wearable breast pumps first came on the scene eight years ago, the industry hasn't stopped innovating. It seems like every year a new model comes out that's thinner or smarter or easier to use. But even in a constantly evolving market, the eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro, our Best of The Bump winner for best innovative wearable breast pump, stands out. The pump has a unique warming feature that helped me produce just as much breast milk as my go-to electric pump. I consistently pumped about 4 ounces of breast milk in only 15 minutes each time I used these pumps—that’s huge for me, since I feed my son every two hours. The magic comes from the silicone flange backing that butts right up to your breasts. There are heating elements under the silicone that warm your breasts while you’re pumping. This was definitely a different kind of pumping experience, in a good way!

According to eufy, the warming effect prevents clogged ducts and boosts your milk output. I’ve never experienced clogs, but I did seem to pump more than expected based on how full my breasts were before pumping, so they might be onto something here. One thing I will note is that I found it a bit challenging to snap the flange shield onto the motor when assembling it—the warming element seems to require a tighter fit than most. Thankfully, there was a handy alert feature on the app that notified me if I didn’t fit it on properly before pumping. And while apps are pretty standard on wearable pumps, this was a good one. It allows you to tailor your pumping experience to your needs, customizing your rhythm, suction strength and speed on your phone for a truly hands-free experience.

Overall, this is a really neat pump. It’s easy to get started with an app that walks you through everything, and it’s oh-so cute—I really love the vibe eufy went for. The muted sand color can complement a wide range of personalities and aesthetic styles.

Dimensions (single pump): 5" (L) x 4.5" (W) x 2.5" (H) | Weight (single pump): 9.9 oz. | Battery life: 2.5 hours | Milk capacity: 5 oz. per pump | Flanges included: 17mm, 19mm and 21mm

With hands-free breast pumps, you get the portability of a fully wearable pump and the suction strength of an electric pump all in one. I can’t imagine toting my big, bulky electric pump around when I need full pumping sessions on the go—it’s just too much. That’s where the Momcozy V1 Pro comes into play. This pump, a Best of The Bump winner for overall best hands-free breast pump, has everything you need for a great pumping session: 300 mmHg hospital-strength suction, a whopping 15 levels of intensity, a leak-proof seal and a modern touchscreen, all with a motor the size of a hockey puck that can easily hang from your neck. It’s not large, but it's also not so small that it becomes difficult to change the pump’s settings. It was a bit of a bummer that it didn’t come with a carry bag, but you can easily toss it in your diaper bag for on-the-go pumping.

The pump was extremely easy to put together. Momcozy cleverly combined some pump parts that are normally separate pieces on competitor's hands-free options (for example, the diaphragm piece is built directly into the cup), which saves you some steps when assembling and cleaning the pump. In fact, there are only three parts per pump that you actually need to clean—huge mom win!

By far, the Momcozy V1 Pro is my favorite hands-free pump to date. Not only was everything lightweight, from the cups to the motor, but it was so easy to use. The motor has a lock feature on the touchscreen that auto-locks after a couple of seconds of not being touched, which was amazing because my son was feeding on the other breast and playing with the motor dangling from my neck. If it wasn't locked, he would have touched all the buttons and messed with my pumping settings.

To top it off, out of all the hands-free pumps I tested, this one produced by far the most milk for me. I was able to pump 5 ounces on each breast. That's a ton for me, since I'm either breastfeeding or pumping every two hours! With 15 levels of suction, three modes (stimulation, expression and a mixed mode) and three different rhythms, I was able to fine-tune this pump to exactly what I needed.

Dimensions (single pump): 2.8" (L) x 4.4" (W) x 4.8" (H) | Weight: (motor) 9.9 oz., (single cup) 4.2 oz. | Battery life: 4.5 hours | Milk capacity: 6 oz. per pump | Flanges included: 17mm, 19mm and 21mm

There’s no question about it, pumps can be expensive. What's more, some insurance plans consider hands-free and wearable pumps an upgrade item, due to their higher costs, and may limit coverage to only standard electric models. I personally paid a pretty penny to upgrade my insurance pump to a more portable and wearable one. Then I learned about the Freemie Rose Pump, which is making hands-free pumping more accessible to moms. It has a relatively inexpensive cost, with easy assembly and a low noise level, earning it a top spot as our Best of The Bump winner for best budget-friendly hands-free breast pump.

The first thing I wonder when I see a lower-priced breast pump is how well the quality holds up. Does it fit together seamlessly? Does it feel secure when it's set up? Thankfully, our product tester and fellow mom Mindy, mama to a 1-month-old baby, raved about the Freemie Rose’s easy assembly: “This pump was easy to put together and the pieces snapped in perfectly; being able to put it together and disassemble quickly is great.” And while she mentions that she had a little difficulty understanding the pump control at first, she says the pump worked really well once she got the hang of the “quick pulsation for stimulation and then let down.”

More importantly, Mindy tells us this pump worked just as well as more expensive options she’s tried. “This pump felt pretty effective in removing my milk. Compared to other pumps, I removed about the same I would expect,” she says. “The cups fit well into a typical nursing/pumping bra, so I felt like I could move around with it well.”

As you might expect, Mindy gave the Freemie Rose Pump a 10 out of 10 rating for value for money—at under $150, it's a great price point for a hands-free pump. But it also received a perfect score for its style and design. This mother of a newborn felt that not only was the pink color aesthetically pleasing, but the bright color made it easier for her to keep track of the pump’s parts! In this case, affordable doesn’t need to mean boring or cheap.

Dimensions (pump): 7.7" (L) x 5.6" (W) x 4.5" (H) | Weight (motor): 9 oz., (single cup) 2 oz. | Battery life: 2.5 hours | Milk capacity: 5 oz. per cup | Flanges included: 25mm and 30mm, 28mm inserts

If you want the portability of wearable cups but the intense pumping power of an electric pump, BabyBuddha offers wearable Collection Cups (purchased separately) to match its lightweight BabyBuddha 2.0 hands-free pump. Weighing only 6.3 ounces (at least 20 percent lighter than other hands-free motors we tested), the BabyBuddha 2.0 motor also has a slim profile, and yet it performs like a powerhouse wall pump. I thought the pump’s motor was super easy to hold onto since it was shaped like a phone. You can easily hold it in the palm of your hand and select your settings, or hang it from your neck with the included lanyard, or even slip it into a pocket! This means you can put on BabyBuddha’s wearable cups under your shirt, slide the motor in your pocket and have a discreet pumping session all on the go. As a busy mom of two who feeds and pumps every two hours, that’s much appreciated, and earned this combo our Best of The Bump award for most portable hands-free pump.

The motor may be small and portable, but that doesn’t detract in any way from its power: At 320 mmHg suction strength, this is one of the strongest wearable pumps I’ve tested to date. It has nine expression suction levels, although it was plenty strong for me at level two. But while the suction power can be intense, I stayed comfortable during my pumping sessions thanks to the 100 percent silicone flange backing, which is really soft. I expressed quite a bit of milk each time I used it too—about 4 ounces from each breast. The motor also offers six levels of soft stimulation and six levels of classic stimulation, so you can choose which kind of stimulation you like for a more efficient letdown.

To me, everything about the BabyBuddha 2.0 with the additional wearable cups gives off high-quality vibes. The cups are thicker, and so are the silicone backing parts. Not to mention, at 8 ounces per cup, there's a pretty high milk capacity! And when you’re holding the motor, it just feels so solid and sturdy. I can see this lasting throughout many pumping journeys and different babies.

Dimensions (single pump): 6" (L) x 6" (W) x 4" (H) | Weight (motor): 6.8 oz., (single cup) 4 oz. | Battery life: 60 minutes | Milk capacity: 8 oz. per pump | Flanges included: 17mm, 19mm and 21mm

I’ve used my fair share of pumps that sound like you’re walking through a machinery plant—and that loud racket can be a real detractor, whether you’re trying to pump in your office, on the go or near your sleeping baby. Enter the Spectra 9 Plus. One of the best features of this Best of The Bump-winning pump is its hard-working yet ultra-quiet motor, which delivers solid milk production without excessive noise. Our product tester, Kayla, who gave this pump a 10 out of 10 score for effectiveness and noise, tells us, “It was definitely quieter than I expected,” and deemed it ideal for pumping after going back to work.

Kayla was also impressed with the volume of milk she produced with Spectra 9 Plus, thanks to its hospital-strength suction power. While she was able to produce between 2 to 3 ounces of milk per breast with other pumps, she got 4 ounces per side from the Spectra 9 Plus. And the quality blew her away: “I absolutely love Spectra,” she says. “The pump parts are definitely high-quality and easy to use and wash. I love that the parts can be used for months before being replaced.” As a mom of three, she also appreciated that the small motor fit right into her pocket, so she could go about her busy day unrestrained.

Dimensions (pump): 2.8" (L) x 1.9" (W) x 4.8" (H) | Weight (motor): 9.4 oz., (single cup) 3.5 oz. | Battery life: 2.5 hours | Milk capacity: 5 oz. | Flanges included: 24mm and 28mm