Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump review

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Philips Avent's double electric uses what it calls Natural Motion Technology, combining massage and suction, with a soft silicone cushion instead of a hard funnel. Philips claims milk can start flowing in as little as a minute and that the cushion adapts to almost all nipple sizes, though both are the maker's claims.

There are eight stimulation and 16 expression settings, a memory that recalls your last session, a pause button and a timer display. The motor is rechargeable, so you're not tied to a socket, and you get two 125ml bottles and an insulated pouch.

Owner reviews on Philips' UK site praise how comfortable and quiet it is. The niggles are that it charges through an older micro-USB connection, Philips doesn't state a battery life on its UK page, and it's been on sale since 2022, so it lacks some of the newer touches rivals have added.

It's around £180 direct from Philips, which feels high next to the Medela Freestyle Mini Classic. If you'd rather not hold bottles, Philips also sells a Hands-free Double Electric with a separate motor and light in-bra cups.