Pumping for baby’s next feed is often a time-consuming task that leaves many mums feeling like a human milking machine. This is where a pumping bra is an absolute game-changer.
A pumping bra does all the heavy lifting for you, leaving your hands free to tackle the rest of that to-do list. Available as bras, busters and clever clip-on attachments, they’re convenient accessories that let you do your thing while the girls do theirs.
We’ve curated a selection of Australia’s leading pumping bras that free up hands and take the stress out of expressing.
8 pumping bras for hands-free expressing
The right bra can make all the difference to your individual pumping journey. Read on and discover which styles other mums are loving right now.
In no particular order, here are 8 pumping bras for convenient expressing:
Cake Maternity
Cake Maternity Lotus Hands-Free Pumping Bras ($54.90)
With a seamless, wire-free and tagless design, the multi-purpose Lotus bra makes expressing comfortable and convenient. The crossover back allows active mums to enjoy low to medium exercise. Available in S-XL (B to FF cups).
Bravado
Bravado Clip and Pump Nursing Bra ($44.95)
With a revolutionary design for hands-free pumping, this clever accessory attaches securely to your nursing bra’s B-clips for fuss-free pumping morning, noon and night. Available in dove heather and black, it offers mums a convenient and discreet way of expressing.
PumpEase
PumpEase Hands-Free Expression Bustiers (from $49.95)
Designed for maximum comfort and practicality, PumpEase bustiers are guaranteed to securely hold any breast pump on the market, freeing up both hands for other things. Simple to wrap over tops or bras, they come in unique prints for every personality.
Hotmilk
Hotmilk Freedom Pump and Nursing Bra ($69.95)
It’s not called ‘Freedom’ for nothing. This multi-purpose bra with double/single pump options and magnetic nursing clips allow easy transition between expressing and nursing. Wirefree with cotton-lined cups for max comfort.
Dairy Fairy
Dairy Fairy Arden All-in-One Bra ($79)
Fully adjustable to support uneven breasts, the Arden bra is an all-in-one wonder for mums of any shape or size. Wire-free, it comes with detachable shoulder straps, pull-aside nursing panels and it allows you to breastfeed, double pump or express and nurse simultaneously.
Haakaa
Haakaa Hands-Free Pumping Bra ($52.95)
With a handy front zip for easy on and off, the Haakaa Hands-Free lets mum multitask like a pro. Made from a super-soft blend of nylon and spandex, the layered crossover slit design helps create a better seal for your pump, which in turn improves suction.
Medela
Medela Easy Expression Bustier $49.95)
Compatible with Medela double electric breast pumps, the expression bustier combines comfort and convenience. With reinforcement along the top edge and around the pumping openings, the one-piece design holds bottles securely in place as your milk flows.
Eonian Care
Eonian Care Adjustable Pumping Bra (from $34.95)
With wireless cups and a wide elasticated bottom band, this pumping and nursing bra provides mum with all the support she needs when expressing. To breastfeed and pump simultaneously, simply pull down the middle layer to hold the pump flanges in place.
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