The Companies Behind the Brands
With so many brands, types and models of breast pumps available it can be hard to know which will best fit your lifestyle. Knowing who the company is that manufacturers the breast pump and what other products are available to go with the pump can be helpful when you are making your selection. We’ve compiled information about each of the major pump manufacturing companies for you.
Ameda/Hollister manufactures specialty medical products for mother and baby care including breast pumps and breastfeeding accessories under the Ameda brand name. Some of the other products that Hollister manufactures include wound care, continence care, pelvic floor therapy and ostomy care.
Einar Egnell helped to develop the first hospital-grade electric breast pump, the Ameda SMB, in 1956. The Ameda-Egnell breast pump name has been trusted by hospitals for over 50 years.
Products in the Ameda Mother and Baby Care division include hospital grade breast pumps, personal use electric and manual breast pumps, breast pump accessories, breast care products, pump cleaning products and breast milk storage bags and bottles. For more information about Ameda, visit the company site at www.ameda.com.
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Medela was founded in 1961 in Switzerland, Medela has been a major supplier of breast pumps in the U.S. for over 20 years. Medela is divided into three different product divisions, which include breastfeeding, neonatal and suction. Medela’s first hospital grade pump the Classic was introduced in 1980.
Products in the breastfeeding division include hospital grade breast pumps, personal use electric and manual breast pumps, breast pump accessories, maternity and nursing apparel, breast care products, pump cleaning products and specialty feeding devices. While Medela has long been the most poular brand of breastpump, their popularity is quickly fading due to their failure to develop a closed system of pumping. For more information about Medela, visit the company site at www.medela.com.
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Avent has been a leader in infant feeding products for years, and it is the fastest growing infant feeding brand in the world. The short, wide-neck bottle was an innovation from Avent, and it created a new trend in the infant feeding market. Avent’s manual pump the Isis was introduced in 1997. In 2005, Avent launched its line of innovative electric breast pumps.
Avent’s infant feeding products include a full line of personal use breast pumps, breastmilk storage systems, disposable and reusable feeding bottles, spill-proof toddler cups, nursing pads, pacifiers, bottle warmers and sterilizers. For more information about Avent, visit the company site at www.avent.philips.com.
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Playtex has been a manufacturer of infant feeding products for more than 40 years. Playtex Products Inc. manufactures a variety of consumer products including Feminine Care, Skin Care and Infant Care. The Nursing Necessities line of products was introduced to the market in March 2007.
Playtex’s infant care products include breast pumps, disposable feeding systems, reusable hard bottles, cups and mealtime products, pacifiers, diaper disposal systems and infant carriers. For more information about Playtex, visit the company site at www.playtexbaby.com.
See what other mom's have to say about their Playtex breastpumps at our Playtex Breast Pump Reviews page!
Bailey Medical Engineering has been manufacturing breast pumps for 20 years. Bailey Medical is a small, California based company that designed a basic breast pump that is durable and efficient enough to meet the pumping needs of working moms.
Bailey Medical’s products include the Nurture III breast pumps, cotton breast pads, breast milk storage bags as well as accessories and parts for the Nurture III. For more information about Bailey Medical Engineering, visit the company site at www.baileymed.com.
See what other mom's have to say about their Bailey breastpump at our Bailey Breast Pump Reviews page!
Although the Hygeia brand is relatively new to the market, it is quickly becoming a clear front runner in the breast pump industry. In an attempt to take a progressive step forward, Hygeia is the first breast pump company to give moms the opportunity to try out their pumps on a trial basis to see if the pump works for them. When a mom buys a Hygeia EnJoye pump, she’ll receive an unprecedented three week window of time to use the pump while still retaining the option to return it for a refund.
Hygeia’s line of pumps includes hospital grade pumps as well as personal use electric and manual breast pumps. Both their hospital grade and personal use electric pumps are FDA approved for multiple users. For more information about Hygeia, visit the company site at www.hygeiababy.
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After relying on breast pumps that use suction to express milk, moms finally have a more comfortable and natural pumping alternative thanks to Simplisse. When moms use the Simplisse Breastfeeding Companion to express breastmilk, tugging, pinching and friction are no longer a pumping concern. The Simplisse line of nursing products was developed by lactation consultants and moms who partnered together to create better options for breastfeeding moms.
Simplisse offers a full line of breastfeeding products including manual and electric breast pumps, washable and disposable breast pads, nursing pillows, milk storage bottles and freezer bags, lanolin creams, spare pump parts and even nutritional supplements. For more information about Simplisse, visit the company site at www.simplisse.com.
See what other moms have to say about their Simplisse breastpumps at our Simplisse Breast Pump Reviews page!
The First Years breast pumps are affordable electric pumps that are quiet, compact and comfortable. The miPump line of breast pumps replaces the Natural Comfort and Easy Comfort electric pumps that were previously offered by The First Years. Although the miPump line is relatively new to the market, these pumps have already begun to receive higher ratings and better reviews than previous models offered by the brand. The First Years is a popular brand of infant care and feeding products that is a part of the Learning Curve Brands, Inc. For more information about The First Years, visit the company website at http://www.learningcurve.com/thefirstyears.
See what other moms have to say about their The First Years breastpumps at our The First Years Breast Pump Reviews page!
Are You Still Undecided?
To continue your search to find the best breast pump for your situation and pumping needs, read the articles under Choosing a Breast Pump and compare different models with the Breast Pump Comparisons page.
