Cool picks: The best mini fridges for breast milk

With a grey gloss body and wood effect accents, this mini cooler combines functionality with Scandi style. Lightweight at 2kg and whisper-quiet noise 27dB noise level, you won't even notice this mini fridge doing its job. One mum said, "I've been using the Russell Hobbs Mini Fridge in my bedroom to keep breastmilk cool and ready for night feeds, and it's been a game-changer. The fridge is the perfect size – compact enough to fit neatly on a bedside table, but still holds several bottles. It comes with lots of adaptors, including for both mains and car use, making it really versatile. The fridge does exactly what I need it to, keeping milk at the right temperature without taking up too much space. The only downside is the green light on the back, which is surprisingly bright at night. I've had to cover it to stop it from disturbing my sleep – a small fix for an otherwise great little fridge."

A leading mini fridge brand, this Subcold Luxe9 Mini Fridge is built with a powerful cooling chip which uses low energy, so if you want to eliminate those late-night trips to the kitchen, this is ideal. It works on a temperature range of 15-18 degrees below the room temperature and there's no faff setting it up: simply plug in and switch on. One review said, "Very quiet, it sometimes scares me because I think it's broken. It's really light when there is nothing inside, however, it's heavy when you have stuff in there. There is a lot of storage."

This handy fridge can keep your milk chilled and fresh, ready for your little one when needed. It has a dual function and cools down to 18°C below ambient temperature but also warms up to 60°C if needed. It comes with one shelf and its compact size is ideal, neatly fitting into a small nursery or on your bedside table, meaning your stored breast milk is literally at arm's length. Plus, you can rest easy knowing it operates quietly so that it won't disturb anyone's sleep. We also like the pale pink door, which adds a unique style.

We love the retro design of this compact fridge, which can easily be moved from room to room thanks to its carry handle. The pop of colour also adds a little character and can easily fit in with complementary nursery decor. It can cool to 16°C below ambient temperature, so it can be used to store expressed breast milk if your room isn't too hot. When you no longer need it to store your milk, it can be used to store food, snacks and drinks for days out, camping trips, or long car journeys. One review said, "Bought this to keep in the bedroom for my wife to put cool packs in, ready for her next migraine. We were concerned it would not be quite enough or cold enough. Both concerns were quickly dispelled. It’s whisper quiet and very cold in fact there was ice in the back one morning and on occasions the cool pack we keep in it is too cold to put on her forehead...We have it on a timer to come on at 9 pm and go off at 8 am and it’s perfect."

This fridge may be small, but it packs a cooling power punch, reaching temperatures 20-25℃ below ambient temperature, making it the coolest and lightest one on our list. Sure, it looks just like another white portable fridge, but it has the potential to become a practical friend to any tired parent. It's a tabletop design, so it can easily fit on a bedside table or chest of drawers.

This stylish fridge stands out with a unique design that looks more like a modern carry case than a mini fridge. We like the tan-coloured carry handle and the magnetic door provides excellent sealing and thermal insulation for what's stored inside. It's the smallest one on our list, so it can be discreetly hidden if need be. One review said, "Product was exceptional. My children will be very happy. It will go nicely in their little room and if they want to take it anywhere and plug it into the car, they can."