A breast and pump bra allows nursing women to do other things while they are pumping milk.
If you search on Amazon, you will see that there are many highly-rated brands out there, including Simple Wishes (with over 6,000 positive customer reviews on Amazon), The Dairy Free Rose, Rosie Pope, among others.
While it’s easy to think that they are all the same, the truth is that they are not. So, what should you look for breast pump bras? Read below to know.
Back support – There will be times when your breasts are too gorged and hurt. A bra with back support ensures you will not be in pain as you are reaching for the breast pump.
Compatibility- Compatibility means you can insert the flanges of any brand of breast pump and not have to worry that they will fall off.
Secure hold – The idea behind the breast pump bra is free up your two hands so that you can do other things like type or surf the Internet. You won’t be able to do that if the breast pump falls or loosens when you move.
Tight seal – In order to express as much milk as possible, a bra should be made such that it creates a tight seal around the breast.
Comfort – When you are not pumping, the bra should feel like it’s not there.
Good looks – If you want to look good as you are pumping, you should search for lace-type lingerie bras.
As you can see from above, there are a lot of things you need to consider when buying a breastpump bra. If you are buying online, it won’t be easy to determine whether or not a particular bra has a tight fit or is comfortable to wear.
This is the reason why, no matter what you do, you should read the product specifications. Maternity bras typically only come in two sizes. Make sure to choose the right size for you. If you need help, ask a company representative.
Aside from the specs, take a look at the customer reviews. Earlier we mentioned Simple Wishes having over 6,000 positive reviews on Amazon. You should go beyond this, though, and read the reviews. You will want to know how the bra works in real life and what the pros and cons are of using it.
When you are sure that you want to use a specific brand of bra, make sure that the manufacturer has a money back guarantee. While breastpump bras are not expensive, with most of them costing less than $30, obviously you will want to make sure you are getting your money’s worth. That said, always make sure that you are securing your purchase with a money back guarantee that is valid for at least 15 days or so.
Before buying anything, make sure to compare at least three brands based on the criteria we set above. Read the product information as well as the customer reviews.
Allison Zulawski
Allison Zulawski is a co-owner of The Care Connection Lactation and Wellness Center. She is excited to provide help and support to mothers and their breastfeeding goals.
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