The Best Travel-Friendly Breast Pump

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Published on Monday, January 07, 2013 09:23

Written by Toronto TravelingMom

"Do you know which pump is the best for traveling?" I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've had this question asked. The truth is, I haven't been able to answer from experience until this year. I've breastfed all three of my children "straight from the tap" as opposed to using a pump - until this year that is. 2012 was the year that I put the Medela Freestyle to the test and I'm happy to report it is indeed - lightweight, easy to tote and travel-friendly!

I've traveled with this pump several times and the ease of use is what surprised me the most. Breast pumps have always intimidated me...

The Freestyle comes packaged in a black microfiber tote bag and includes:

• The pump
• Battery charger
• Insulated cooler bag with ice pack
• 5 oz/150 mL BPA-free breastmilk bottles and lids
• 1 Double pumping kit
• 2 – Medium (24 mm) PersonalFit™ breastshields
• 2 – Large (27 mm) PersonalFit breastshields
• 2 – Freestyle breastshield connector bodies
• 1 – Set of tubing
• 2 – Membranes
• 1 – Hands-free accessory kit
• Instructions for use
• Breastfeeding Information Guide

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this pump as I quite honestly couldn’t find anything wrong with it. It is very easy to use, comfortable, lightweight, portable and I was able to express more than I originally anticipated. Win, win!

You can purchase the Freestyle Breast Pump at Babies “R” Us in the USA for $349.99 or inCanada for $449.99. Amazon.com currently has a sale on these for $305.99.