If you want a company you can trust when it comes to breastfeeding products then you should definitely go with the Phillips Avent pumps. The company has been around since the early 1980’s. Their Avent line of products began back in 2006. The company even wants to start a program that will talk to midwives, pediatricians, gynecologists, doctors and parents about new innovations that they will be releasing. You can take comfort in the fact that these pumps are actually the most trusted among mothers worldwide. In fact, Philips does business in more than 60 countries. The company focuses on innovation and does regular clinical tests which have garnered them a few awards including The Queens Award, Practical Parenting, Prima Baby, and Tommy’s.

In talking about Philips Avent line of products, let’s start with the manual Philips Avent pump, which has no batteries or plugs. That means that you don’t have to stress yourself running around looking for outlets. All you need is a strong hand and some pumping – in fact, the pump is as good as hospital pumps and in some cases better. The company has perfected the “Let-down Massage Cushion.” This cushion works on the breast and nipple and stimulates natural breastfeeding for easier milk production. This pump is travel friendly and weighs nothing.

Of course if you prefer you can get an electric Phillips Avent pump. This is also a comfortable choice and it has a memory button. The memory feature actually learns and continues to use your personal pumping rhythm in future pumping sessions, and how neat is that? There is also the Avent Duo, which also has the electronic memory. It is ultra quiet with a powerful motor. It has one button so it is so easy to use. It works gently and naturally and can actually help you to expel more milk as long as you relax and don’t get worked up. It also protects the milk from contamination and germs.

Instead of using silicone somewhere else you can have it in the diaphragm so it is easy and draws milk consistently. You can even switch from electric to manual. If you pump once or twice a day to relieve engorgement then the manual pump is fine and cost effective. As a mother you need to relieve that pain. I remember when I had breast engorgement and didn’t pump. I had to bind my breasts to expel my milk and they were very painful and uncomfortable. If only I had of known then what I know now about expressing milk!