You could conceivably use this breast pump behind a closed workplace door or beside a deeply sleeping baby without causing a noticeable disturbance. I frequently found that my ‘required’ pumping rhythm changed at different times of the day so this was a very useful feature. This breast pump is perfect for mums who are looking to purchase a pump that is easy to travel with as this is compact and rechargeable.

The first time I used the Avent Electric breast pump, I attached the tubing in the wrong place (the illustration could have been clearer and I didn’t notice this in my newborn haze). For an expensive pump, it’s a shame it doesn’t come with a travel bag – although the DUO version does come with one.It can also be difficult to detach the motor unit from the bottle when you finish expressing and milk can drip out. The cushioned teat is designed to gently mimic your baby's suckling to help stimulate let-down, with a soft, velvety texture that gives the skin a warm feeling for comfortable, gentle stimulation of your milk flow. Based on milk flow initiation time (time to Milk Ejection Reflex - MER) results from clinical trial with 20 participants (Netherlands, 2019) compared to time to MER results for other Philips predecessor pump techology from Feasibility study with 9 participants (Netherlands, 2018). The pieces can be tricky to put together at first and you may find it fiddly to detach the power unit without a few spillages, but these issues do not detract from its overall effectiveness. The pump comes partly assembled in the box, which helped provide a good understanding of how to reassemble it after taking it apart to clean (which you have to do before the first use).

Clare: To improve this product it would e useful if it came with a bag that could be used for transporting all of the bits while you travel. The Philips Avent Single electric breast pump has a compact and lightweight design and features three pumping settings: a soft massage cushion with a warm feel and a bottle with a teat for a natural latch-on. Avent Single Electric Breast-Pump SCF396/11 is a brand new Premium refillable technology that effectively combines suction and nipple stimulation for faster milk flow and*. I love the silicone flange as this moulds to the breast, thus making it extremely comfortable to use.Philips Avent Electric Breast Pump Premium Plus enters a new era of expressing with a perfect balance of suction and nipple stimulation inspired by the natural way babies drink.