This pump is very intuitive and easy to use. It’s composed of two dish-washer safe parts, so there aren’t a lot of pieces to assemble and put together. After you’ve pumped, it is designed to sit on its front to prevent spilling any milk stably. The Haakaa is very easy to use and is a gentle and easy approach to pumping, especially if you’re a beginner breastfeeder. Set up was a breeze, although it may take some trial and error to find the right angle when you first use the pump. After collecting milk, it could feel like it lost some suction, and you may have to correct it so it doesn’t fall off. Also, if you continually use the manual breast pump over time, finding the “right” angle may be harder. Otherwise, the silicon and body are very durable, and we don’t experience any issues. It’s also completely silent and makes no sound when using it. It can hold up to 4 ounces of milk, is designed for comfort, and is dishwasher and hot water safe. Chances are high that you’ll be carrying this pump around with you so that you have it on hand in case you need it, so make sure it’s made of durable materials and is a size that is easy to tote around. Whether you're pumping at work, at a friend's house, or on the road, having a manual pump that is compact and lightweight is ideal.

Manual breast pumps] don't have any motors or mechanical parts and rely on your hand power to work,” explains Ashley Blankenship, breastfeeding counselor, founder of Supported Season, and creator of Bump Up Birth Method. “They shouldn't be painful or too uncomfortable. You're in control of how much suction you create. You only need enough suction to get the milk flowing. More suction will not make more milk and can cause breast or nipple damage.” The device is compact and can fit right inside your purse. Unlike other pumps in our list of best wireless breast pumps, Haakaa is super affordable! Before buying a manual pump, research options ideal for your breast size to ensure that each pumping session is comfortable and efficient; also, consider when you’ll be using your manual pump. A compact option would be ideal if you plan on keeping it in your diaper bag or work purse.This pump has two different modes, stimulation and expression, so it's not only great for pumping but also to help with getting your milk to start flowing. It has an easy-to-use design with a handle for pumping and two different-sized breast shields to help you find the one that fits you best.

It has 7 suction levels with Smart Suction that automatically transitions from Stimulation to Expression at let-down and adjusts to help you get more milk. There's something about the Elvie that moms simply adore. Aside from being wearable, hands-free, dishwasher-safe and electric, it's also comfortable and discreet. Our testers report that they could do three pumping sessions on a single charge and love how easy it is to use the Elvie app to adjust pumping intensity and monitor how much milk they've expressed. Thanks to its sleek design that's neither bulky nor heavy, you can easily wear this pump while walking around your house.The breast pump has two modes – the massage and let-down modes, the massage mode imitates a baby’s feeding mode, which makes pumping easier and faster.