6 Best Hands-Free Breast Pumps, Tested & Reviewed

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.

One thing to keep in mind is that if the pump isn't properly aligned, it won't work at all. You may end up wearing it for a few minutes before you notice that nothing is coming out because there is no notification in the app to alert you of misalignment. But the Elvie's motor is quieter than other options, which makes it fairly inconspicuous. One of our testers said, "Sometimes when I'm wearing it under my shirt I feel like it's obvious, but no one else can notice which is pretty cool."

Forgot to charge? This battery-free Elvie Curve doesn't require any electricity, apps, battery packs or other technology to get it up and running, making it great for road trips or anywhere you may find yourself off the beaten path. This manual option can be used at any time, and you'll never have to worry about a dead battery getting in the way of your pumping.

While this pump is better for milk catching than strong pumping, it provides gentle, natural suction that helps express milk. With a single press on the pouch, you can increase the natural suction, and it features a valve that controls the level of suction. It only holds up to four ounces of milk and can take a bit more time to get used to, but our testers love its flexibility. Plus, it's easy to clean since you can pop it right into the dishwasher. And unlike most other manual pumps, it can be worn directly in your bra.

Pump anytime, anywhere with this hands-free breast pump that should comfortably fit inside your bra. At under $200, it costs significantly less than most other hands-free double electric wearable pumps. It features three pumping modes for effective expression and offers more than two hours of battery life. Testers gave it top marks for its high-quality construction, sleek design and being easy to put together, with one tester pointing out that its thinner design makes it less noticeable than other hands-free breast pumps when wearing.

Our pros also appreciate the built-in fullness sensor, which detects when the containers are full to prevent spilling as well as the various nipple shield sizes provided to ensure you have the right fit.

Pump efficiently and effectively with the HSA- and FSA-eligible Willow Go wearable pump that's as easy to clean as it is to use. Its dishwasher-safe parts make it a breeze to wash once finished, and we found it to be a valuable addition to any multitasking mom's arsenal. Our testers love how much the Go can hold, making it great for high producers: up to 7 ounces per side if you choose to purchase the larger containers separately. We particularly like the sleek design of the pump which features a clear front section so you can see how much milk you've accumulated.

The biggest draw for this pump are the nine exceptional pumping levels. "It's really nice to have the ability to adjust, and level nine is very high powered for a cordless pump," says mom Stefani Sassos, Good Housekeeping's Director of the Nutrition Lab. While the higher pumping levels can get a bit loud and the app doesn't do quite as much as some of the others (it only really tells you how long you've been pumping and the suction level you're using), this is a good option for the on-the-go mom since it's one of the least obvious under your clothes and it can be used with any USB charger.

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Medela's Pump in Style delivers a lot of power through a small battery pack. This double electric pump uses two-phase expression technology to mimic natural breastfeeding patterns to increase milk extraction in less time. Our testers particularly loved how easy it was to clean this pump and noted that it achieves some of the best output compared to similar Medela models. The MaxFlow micro-vibrations and strong motor help increase efficiency and testers love that it's comfortable, has strong suction and is fuss-free to position so you can get milk flow started quickly.

The pump also comes as a complete kit featuring a portable pump setup, bag, ice pack, bottles and other accessories — and everything packs easily into the shoulder bag for traveling or commuting. One thing to keep in mind is that this pump is not wire-free; it uses an external battery pack to power up and is only hands-free when used alongside a pumping bra. For a completely hands-free breast pump, consider the Medela Freestyle Hands-Free.

This pump packs a big punch, and uses an external motor to keep it going (no phone access required). The external pump can easily be clipped onto your waistband and features a programmable sleep timer for automatic shutoff. It also uses some handy noise reduction tech, so it's as quiet and discreet as possible. The Freemie may look small, but each cup can hold up to eight ounces of milk.

Unlike other similar hands-free pumps, the Freemie Liberty II doesn't use an app to control your pumping process but instead has an external motor with an LCD screen that displays all your important pumping information. This way, you won't have to worry about depleting your phone battery. Although the brand notes this pump has a reasonable battery life of 2.5 hours, online reviewers found that the battery can drain pretty quickly. If it's not fitting right — which you'll recognize if you experience any pain, your nipple is not centered in the tube or you're unable to express all your milk — you can purchase one of the 12 different sized FitMie inserts that help adjust the flange size.