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The benefits of breast pumps

by Klantenservice Keekabuu To June 28, 2021

Do you want to raise your baby with breastfeeding? Then you probably want to know about the benefits of breast pumping. Of course, by pumping you always have access to nutrition and milk. Even if you can't breastfeed for a while. For example, when you are away from home or at work. Breast pumping can be done in two ways. Manual or electric. But what are the advantages? And do you choose a manual or an electric breast pump?

Choosing manual or electric breast pumps?

Breast pumping provides many advantages. Especially when you With the baby on the go . You don't need to find a quiet spot for breastfeeding. Your baby gets the breast milk from the bottle. It is best to start breast pumping when your baby is 3 to 4 weeks old. At that time, the baby is already used to breastfeeding and breast milk. So you don't have to make the decision to buy a breast pump right away.

Certainly not because a baby in the first weeks is always close to you. After all, you are still on maternity leave. After that, you may want to take advantage of the benefits of breast pumping. The best way to do that is to choose between a manual or an electric breast pump. Each device has its own advantages. The choice you make depends mainly on your situation and personal preference.

 

The advantages of manual and electric breast pumps

  • If you want to breast pump with a hand pump, you will be the most economical. In addition, you can easily take a hand pump with you in your bag. They are compact in size. These breast pumps are virtually silent. The pumping pace is up to you.

 

  • An electric single-handed breast pump is a bit more expensive to buy but works faster. They are small in size and you can also set the speed of breast pumping.

 

  • Do you want to be able to pump both breasts at the same time? Then you can also choose a double-handled breast pump.This saves a huge amount of time. Especially if you pump daily. They come complete with bottles and other useful accessories.

 

Now that you know all about the benefits of breast pumping, a pumping device might be a welcome addition to the baby essentials list. Of course, you can also wait with this until your baby is 1 month old and feedings are easy.

 

How do I know which breast pump is best for me?

 

Of course, if you want to take full advantage of the benefits of breast pumps, you'll want to choose a device that suits you. Fortunately, that's not as difficult as you might have thought.

Ask yourself where you will use the breast pump most often and why. For sporadic use, it's best to choose a hand pump. And do you want to pump mostly at home or on the go? A compact machine is easier to take with you. For example, on visits or vacations. Finally, your choice is also based on your budget. Breast pumps are available in different price ranges. So you will always find the breast pump that suits you.

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