Hands-free breast pumps, also known as wearable breast pumps are increasingly becoming popular amongst nursing mothers. While some women have tried using them, others are just excited about the idea. But the big question remains … are hands-free pumps really effective? The answer is a big yes even though they have both pros and cons.

A major advantage of a hands-free breast pump is the fact that it makes the collection of milk a lot easier, thereby also easing the mom’s life. Unlike the conventional pumps that require tubes and bottles attached, hands-free or wearable breast pumps do not require any of these. They have rather been carefully designed to fit perfectly in a bra and collect breast milk in containers that come attached to the pumping mechanism. This makes it possible for breast milk to be collected with ease.

Most women who have tried a hands-free breast pump also like the fact that they are portable. With a hands-free or wearable pump, nursing mothers have the flexibility of collecting breast milk even while they are multitasking or going somewhere. Unlike conventional pumps that need several tubes and parts to be attached for optimal efficiency, hands-free pumps are battery-powered and do not require any tubes to function optimally. Besides, hands-free breast pumps weigh less when compared to conventional breast pumps, a thing that makes it possible for nursing mothers to carry them around and pump on the go whenever the need arises.

Wearable breast pumps are also relatively more comfortable than conventional breast pumps. The reason is that they fit perfectly in both a regular and a nursing bra and are also discreet and quiet, thereby allowing nursing mothers to pump in a relaxed manner.

As efficient and innovative as hands-free breast pumps may seem, they equally have their own disadvantages. The major disadvantage of most hands-free breast pumps lies in the power supply, which doesn’t last for too long. Look at it from this angle. Hands-free breast pumps are specifically designed to weigh lesser and be more compact than conventional breast pumps, meaning they also have less powerful motors when compared to conventional breast pumps.

At the end of the day, you will have to decide what works for you and your baby. The hands-free breast pumps work but have limitations in terms of power. So settle for whatever type of pump that you find comfortable and convenient.

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