Best Double Breast Pumps – Top 5 Most Effective and Gentle

When choosing the BEST double breast pump, there are a few things to consider.

Effectiveness
CPM’s (Cycles Per Minute)
Motor Strength

The double breast pump must effectively mimic a baby’s natural sucking rhythm. One suck and release is called a cycle, and for a double breast pump to effectively stimulate let down, it needs to have at least 30 to 60 cycles per minute. This is the natural range of CPM’s that a baby will use when nursing.

Chances are, if you need a double breast pump, you’ll be using it frequently; therefore, a strong motor designed for frequent use is best.

One more thing I’d like to point out is the customer satisfaction rating. I think these ratings are important, but I also don’t want you to get the wrong idea. Just because a breast pump has a lower customer satisfaction rating doesn’t mean that it won’t be effective for you. Let me explain.

Expressing milk with a breast pump is all about stimulation and getting the right hormones to the right places. It’s a common misconception that breast pumps are designed to suck milk from the breast, but that’s not how a breast pump works. Breast Pumps are intended only to stimulate a natural let-down.

Some women are more or less sensitive than others; therefore, not all women can use a breast pump to express milk effectively. So when you take into account the customer satisfaction ratings on the below breast pumps, remember that there may be a few women that were unsuccessful purely because they are less sensitive. They may inadvertently blame the double breast pump, giving it a low star rating, resulting in an overall lower customer satisfaction rating.

Below is a list of the TOP 5 Best Selling Double Electric Breast Pumps with the best features, the best prices, and the best customer satisfaction. Click the links below each description to read my full in-depth review for more information.

1) Medela Pump In Style Advanced Double Breast Pump

The Medela Pump In Style Advanced is by far the most popular double breast pump on the market. It comes with 4 different options of bags. The tote, the backpack, the metro bag, or the shoulder bag. Out of all 4 different combinations, the Medela Pump In Style with Backpack seems to be the most popular.

Now, the pump itself is the same in all 4 variations. It offers Medela’s signature 2 phase expression technology, designed for maximum efficiency and a faster let-down. It comes with a battery pack that will allow you to pump for up to 3 hrs, plus you also get a removable cooler bag that makes on-the-go pumping more convenient. It comes with 2 24 mm PersonalFit breast shields, and you have the option of purchasing additional sizes. For more information, read the Medela Pump In Style Advanced Review.

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2) Ameda Purely Yours Double Breast Pump – Carry All

The Ameda Purely Yours is the second most popular double breast pump on the market. This double breast pump also offers a few options, including just the pump, the Ameda Ultra which comes with a suede leather tote, the Ameda Backpack, and the most popular one which is the Ameda Carry All.

This double breast pump offers two separate dials for speed and suction, therefore giving you 32 different combinations, and allowing you to find your maximum comfort level. It also offers Ameda’s patented airlock protection, which is designed to keep your milk safe from contaminants. It also comes with 3 different flange sizes, from standard to large, so that you can find which size works best for you. In addition, the Ameda Purely Yours also comes with a Cool ‘N Carry storage tote for convenience on the go, as well as 6 4 oz bottles with lids. For more information, check out the Ameda Purely Yours Double Breast Pump Review.

Compact and Lightweight– Since the pump motor only weighs one pound, it is easy to take along with you wherever you go.
FDA Approved– The HygieniKit is the only milk collection system approved by the FDA to keep milk and outside air separate from each other.
Closed System– Ameda Purely Yours Carryall uses the patented HygieniKit Milk Collection System, which has a silicone is designed to prevent milk from leaking into the pump’s tubing. This saves clean up time since the tubes do not require washing after each use.
All parts that touch breast milk are made without BPA: Safe for you and your baby

Microprocessor Controlled, Piston Driven– According to pump experts, piston pumps are more effective at expressing milk comfortably than diaphragm pumps.
Fully Customizable Controls– You can better mimic your baby’s natural nursing rhythm with 4 cycle speeds, and 8 suction levels
3 Power Options– Since this pump can be operated via AC adapter, 6 AA batteries, or car adapter you can pump anywhere you go. The car adapter is not included with this model, but is available for purchase separately.
Built-in Bottle Holders– Help to keep bottles and freezer storage bags upright during milk expression to prevent spilling.

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3) Lansinoh Affinity Double Breast Pump

The Lansinoh Double Breast Pump is the more affordable alternative. It doesn’t come with a whole lot of extra’s, but it’s also half the price of it’s competitors, and it rated really well.

This double breast pump offers 2 modes of expression, much like the Medela. The stimulation mode and the expression mode. It also offers a one-touch letdown button that allows you to switch back and forth between the modes quickly and easily. It offers a total of 8 suction settings and 6 cycles settings, not near as many as the Ameda, but sometimes less is more. It also offers a closed system, therefore you don’t need to worry about cleaning the tubes or dealing with condensation. The Lansinoh Affinity is also battery operated and comes with two bottles with lids. For more information, check out the Lansinoh Double Breast Pump Review.

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4) Philips AVENT Double Breast Pump

The Philips AVENT Double Breast Pump is another affordable option with good customer feedback. Previously known as the AVENT ISIS iQ Duo, which was given the highest rating (Grade A) by Baby Bargains, this double breast pump is commonly referred to as the “cruise control” pump.

You start out using it manually, then when you reach a preferred speed and rhythm, push the little blue button on the handle, and it continues pumping at the same speed and strength, just like cruise control.

This double breast pump offers two 5-Petal Cushion Massage breast shields that gently flex in and out, massaging as you pump. It also offers two 4 oz bottles with lids and two newborn flow nipples and all of which come in a microfiber travel bag for convenience. For more information, read the Philips AVENT Double Breast Pump Review.

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5) Medela Freestyle™ Double Electric Breast Pump

The Medela Freestyle is one of the first additions to the Medela Double Breast Pump lineup. While it’s not the newest addition or even the most expensive, it’s still my top choice in the Medela Double Electric category.

It offers a stand-alone pump instead of an attached pump like the Medela Pump In Style. The pump is small and lightweight, offers the same 2 phase expression technology as the Medela Pump In Style, and comes with a hands-free pumping kit.

This double breast pump also comes with a rechargeable battery, an electronic memory that stores your favorite pumping patterns, and a pumping timer with an LCD screen that lights up. The Medela Freestyle also comes with a black carrying tote and a cooler bag, just like the Pump In Style. For more information, check out the Medela Freestyle Double Breast Pump Review.

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