The best electric breast pumps for 2023 tested by mums

The Lola and Lykke Smart Electric Breast Pump was awarded Gold for Best Breast Pump at the Mother&Baby Awards 2023.

This super-smart breast pump comes with touchscreen technology, a memory button, and a timer for easy tracking and recording of pumping sessions. The Lola and Lykke Smart Electric Breast Pump has a streamlined design which is great for super-convenient pumping, and you're guaranteed a comfortable experience. The ultra-soft silicone breast shield helps massage the breast to promote let-down and optimise milk flow. Pump directly into the newborn baby bottle, feed directly from the bottle, and store milk safely with the handy adapter - great for pumping on the go.

Our mum tester, Brogan, said: "This makes my life easier as a mum as this is one powerful breast pump! This is very powerful compared to others I've tried. I had given up with pumps as they never seemed effective at all, even with an oversupply of milk! I love how all of the functions are on top of the bottle/pump makes life so much easier as there are no complicated buttons to fiddle with!"

Read our full Lola&Lykee Smart Electric Breast Pump review.

The Elvie Strive was the Silver winner for Best Breast Pump in our 2023 Mother&Baby Awards.

The Elvie Stride Electric Breast Pump is portable, lightweight and also prides itself on being silent. It's designed so you can 'take pumping in your stride' as the cupped design means no bottles are hanging, and you can quite easily go for a walk comfortably. You can also track how much milk you express with the Elvie App, which also shows you how long you've been expressing for, and you can save your default preference on how you'd like to express.

Our mum tester Sam said: "The Elvie Stride gave me back so much freedom, and most of the time, I would catch myself forgetting that I was expressing milk! This was where the default timer came in handy as I knew 15 minutes was enough to express the milk I needed, and I could use the Elvie app to set it to stop after this time had passed. As the pump was electric, I was able to be hands-free while expressing, as all I would have to do is pop the breast pump cups into my bra and press go on either the app or the pump's hub."

Read our full Elvie Stride Double Electric Breast Pump review.

This breast pump was awarded Silver for Best Breast Pump at the Mother&Baby Awards 2022. 

The MAM 2-in-1 Single Electric Breast Pump offers mums the most flexible solution for expressing their milk. Offering both electric and manual pumping - the option to plug in or charge to take on the go, the device features stimulation and expression modes that mimic baby's natural sucking behaviour. It has an easy-to-use touchscreen, and the pump itself is compatible with MAM's full range of Easy Start bottles and Food Storage pots. They can be screwed directly to the bottom of the pump so mums can then store their milk for later use.

Our mum tester, Catherine, said: "The fact that it comes with 2 modes of expression- both manual and electric- is really handy. The manual pump means you can do more discrete pumping on the go. Also, it comes with a rechargeable battery, meaning you don't have to be sat next to the plug whilst using the electric mode. It comes with handy bottles and storage cups. It is also relatively easy to clean."

Read our full MAM 2-in-1 Single Electric Breast Pump review.

This breast pump was awarded Bronze for Best Breast Pump at the Mother&Baby Awards 2022.

For an electric breast pump that's both simple to use and simple in design, we'd recommend the Medela Solo Single Electric Breast Pump. It's compact and effective with a rechargeable built-in battery, two-phase expression technology, and a PersonalFit Flex breast shield. Intuitive and hassle-free, the pump only has a few parts making it easy to clean and assemble. With its four-button interface and nine pre-programmed settings, you can start pumping at just the push of a button!

Our mum tester, Danielle, said: "Having a more compact breast bump is a dream. It was sleek and compact enough to be able to fit comfortably into the change bag or into my handbag. I love how once it's charged, the battery lasts, and I'm not stuck in one place attached to a plug socket. With fewer parts, it makes it easier to not lose a piece, and the pump shield was super comfortable and fit perfectly against the breast without any issues."

Read our full Medela Solo Single Electric Breast Pump review.

This breast pump was awarded Bronze for Best Breast Pump at the Mother&Baby Awards 2022. 

This Lansinoh 2-in-1 double electric breast pump has dual-pump functionality to mirror your baby's feed. You can use as a single or double pump, and you can use it either plugged into electrical mains or with batteries with you'd prefer to take it on the go. It's a very effective pump, great value for money, with fantastic accessories included, such as two pairs of ComfortFit soft silicone breast cushions in sizes: standard or large, a portable bag for carrying equipment out the house, and bottles.

Our mum tester, Sarah, said: "This breast pump is great for so many reasons. It allows me to pump both breasts at the same time without having to have two separate pumps, that way, I don't miss out on the let down of the breast not being pumped. I loved that it came preassembled so I could see where all the parts were supposed to attach. I also liked that the pump had a timer on it, so I knew how long I had been pumping for. Finally, it comes with so many extra bits like a bag to carry and store it in and covers for the bottles, so you don't have to put a teat on it until use."

Read our full Lansinoh 2-in-1 Double Electric Breast Pump review.

The Philips Avent Single Electric breast pump has a unique design, so your milk flows directly from your breast into the bottle, even when you're sitting up straight. It means that you can sit more comfortably when pumping - no need to lean forward to ensure all your milk ends up in the bottle. The breast pump has a compact and lightweight design which you can personalise with a great choice of stimulation and expression levels. This helps to generate a quicker milk flow.

Our mum tester, Clare, said: "This product makes your life easier as it is compact and so easy to take with you to work or to travel with. The fact that it is rechargeable also saves you money buying batteries in the long run. The pump is powerful, and you can adjust the settings to suit you and your own flow, so this makes pumping sessions quicker and more efficient. I like how easy it is to set the pump up and get going, along with how easy it is to clean and pack away when you are finished."

Read our full Philips Avent Single Electric Breast Pump review.

It's never been easier to find the right breast pump, thanks to the Tommee Tippee range. Made for busy mums, the Tommee Tippee Made for Me Double  Electric Breast Pump is lightweight, slimline, and super quiet compared to others on the market. Plus, the double pump and rechargeable battery means you can express naturally and quickly wherever and whenever you choose. That being said, you can choose to use it as a single or double breast pump or switch between either breast with just the push of a button to make for a more comfortable experience.

Our mum tester, Leah, said: "I don't respond well to breast pumps normally and so using manual can become tiresome, and I give up. The electric made this so much easier as I could just sit and pretty much leave it to do its job, and it did well. It's also comfortable, which is good. It's easy to use, not complicated, which is great for me because I don't do well with things that take too much time to figure out when running around with 2 young children."

Read our full Tommee Tippee Made For Me Double Electric Breast Pump review.

The Medela Swing Maxi is quite similar to the Medela Solo, but there's double the pumping with this double electric pump - for 18 per cent more milk with a higher energy content than expressing from each breast. With a built-in rechargeable battery with a fast charge, you get improved mobility from this breast pump, making it an ideal solution for active mothers who need to pump regularly and increase their milk supply.

Our mum tester, Pippa, said: "For me, with a big hungry baby, it has enabled me the opportunity to have a break or some much-needed sleep. Meaning I am better equipped to be the best mum I can be to both our children. It has also given my husband the ability to have some priceless bonding time with our new baby. Compared to others on the market, it is so easy to use, it takes the stress out of expressing."

Read our full Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breast Pump review.

This Nuby Digital breast pump is designed to mimic your baby's feeding action and produce more milk in less time. The touchscreen makes it easy and intuitive to operate. The timer feature is super handy when it comes to timing how long you've been expressing. Our panel of mum testers loves the range of settings available as it made the experience more personal, allowing you to choose your own speed and the strength of suction. The silicone is soft and comfortable, and there's a super long lead, meaning you don't have to fix yourself next to a plug if you don't want to.

Our mum tester, Harriet, said: "This product makes my life easier as it's a really efficient breast pump but requires minimal effort on my part. Once the pump is set up, you just have to hold it on and press go. It's super easy to control speed and function. It also automatically switches from stimulation to expression if you haven't done so after a few minutes. The timer is great as you can easily keep track of how long you've been expressing. It's also convenient, and you can use the pump via mains power or battery."

Read our full Nuby Digital Breast Pump review.

The Lansinoh SmartPump 2.0 Double Electric Breast Pump is fully customisable with three pumping styles, eight suction levels, and two breast cushion sizes, and is said to be the quietest Lansinoh pump yet. Not to mention, it connects to the free Lansinoh Baby App that automatically tracks your pumping sessions, has a personalised dashboard, and makes the whole process easier to understand. The pump saves your previous pumping session, which saves time for when you're next expressing, whether that's at home or on the go.

Our mum tester, Samantha, said: "This breast pump is great! It was super easy to put together and not too many parts to take apart to clean, the pump itself is quiet and discreet, and I managed to express enough for a full feed in less than ten minutes each time which is a massive selling point for a busy mum of three like myself. I exclusively breastfeed, but the pump is great to have to hand to express milk for my partner to feed the baby and to ease pressure from any excess milk. The app is a great feature if you wish to track when you last expressed and when you need to express again, along with other really handy features."

Read our full Lansinoh Smartpump 2.0 Double Electric Breast Pump review.