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BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump Review

This budget-friendly option offers excellent portability and valuable accessories, but the touch-sensitive interface can be a bit temperamental
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BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump Review (The BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump is designed for double breast pumping, allowing you to simultaneously...)
The BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump is designed for double breast pumping, allowing you to simultaneously express milk from both breasts.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $80 List
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Manufacturer:   BellaBaby
Molly Bradac
By Molly Bradac ⋅ Senior Review Editor  ⋅  March 11, 2025
Contributions From: Juliet Spurrier, MD
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Efficiency - 35% 7.0
  • Comfort - 25% 7.4
  • Ease of Use - 15% 4.4
  • Portability - 15% 6.3
  • Hygiene - 10% 5.0

Our Verdict

The BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump is an affordable and highly customizable option. It's also designed for double pumping, and you can personalize your pumping experience with multiple suction levels depending on your comfort and needs. The display provides information about the pumping session; however, the interface is not the most intuitive, and there's potential for accidental button presses with the touch-sensitive buttons. The BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump may not be the most compelling choice. While it offers a variety of settings, its user-friendliness leaves much to be desired.
REASONS TO BUY
Selection of settings
Accessories
Portable
REASONS TO AVOID
Sensitive touch screen
Must cycle through suction levels
Durability concerns noted

Our Analysis and Test Results

The BellaBaby company is dedicated to providing quality and affordable pumps to every mom.

bellababy double electric breast pump - the bellababy comes with several parts.
The BellaBaby comes with several parts.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Efficiency


The BellaBaby managed to express an average rate of about 0.13 oz per minute, and during a 20-minute pumping session, it yielded around 2.5 to 2.75 oz, which is less than what some other pumps.

One of the key issues we noticed was the pump's inconsistent latch; it seemed to lose its grip after a few cycles, requiring some adjustments to regain suction. This could be an indicator that women with different sizes or shapes of breasts will have different experiences. However, when it had a good latch, it appeared to work well, especially at higher settings. But on lower power levels, it struggled to extract milk effectively.

Also, our tests show a maximum suction level of 260 mmHg, which is lower than the manufacturer's claim of 300 mmHg. Overall, this pump might not be your top pick if you're aiming for peak efficiency.

bellababy double electric breast pump - after using the bellababy, our lactating tester noted that she felt...
After using the BellaBaby, our lactating tester noted that she felt there were too many options with the settings and needed to switch between them to get the most efficient results.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Our lactating tester noted that while this product worked, it didn't empty her breasts, and she was hurting in between pump sessions. Also, the abundance of settings wasn't advantageous, especially as you have to cycle through the options, which resulted in a less efficient pump session.

bellababy double electric breast pump - the bellababy double electric breast pump comes with plastic flanges...
The BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump comes with plastic flanges that have 22 mm silicone petal inserts. These cushions line the flanges and provide added comfort.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Comfort


The BellaBaby pump is highly customizable, featuring 4 different modes, each offering multiple suction levels. This versatility lets you fine-tune your pumping experience to your preferences. The pump we tested included a 24 mm flange, and each flange featured a 22 mm silicone petal insert for added comfort. Regarding comfort, we appreciate the soft silicone material over plastic. You can find other options on the manufacturer's website if you need a different flange size. Our lactating tester noted that the flange assembly felt heavier and hung down.

A significant drawback is that you need to cycle through the more powerful levels before being able to decrease the power level, and the higher suction settings can feel aggressive. One solution is removing the tubes before cycling, but we think that's an inconvenient step. So, while the BellaBaby pump offers a high degree of customization with various modes and suction levels, some users still experience discomfort using this pump.

bellababy double electric breast pump - once you turn on the bellababy pump, it will start with the default...
Once you turn on the BellaBaby pump, it will start with the default setting.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Use


This pump offers more modes and settings than many other pumps, and the abundance of settings can be overwhelming and challenging. The user interface features a blue font on a black background. There are five touch-sensitive buttons, and the icons aren't initially intuitive, but you get the hang of it.

bellababy double electric breast pump - the bellababy breast pump has touch-sensitive buttons.
The BellaBaby breast pump has touch-sensitive buttons.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Reaching a specific setting requires cycling through all the suction levels, which is inconvenient. The touch-sensitive buttons are prone to accidental touches when you're on the move. Also, the user manual is confusing and could be more user-friendly.

bellababy double electric breast pump - the bellababy is relatively portable. although it's not the smallest...
The BellaBaby is relatively portable. Although it's not the smallest or most compact pump available, it's lightweight enough to transport easily.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Portability


The BellaBaby pump is somewhat hands-free. It's battery-powered and can be used while charging. The manufacturer claims a battery life of up to 3 hours.

bellababy double electric breast pump - the bellababy charges with usb or dc5v.
The BellaBaby charges with USB or DC5V.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

It weighs 1.4 lbs, which is portable and easy to carry, but it's not the lightest option. It's also relatively loud, with a noise level of 48 dB at the highest setting. You may notice this noise level if you're on phone calls or other tasks, and we suspect others will also.


Hygiene


This pump includes storage bags and a bag adapter to pump directly into bags, reducing the need to clean bottles. However, the quality of the bags may not be the best. Cleaning can be quite a task due to the many parts needing washing and reassembling. This pump features a closed system.

The BellaBaby is similar to Baby Buddha in how long it takes to assemble and the amount of effort it requires.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Should You Buy the BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump?


The BellaBaby Double Electric Breast Pump is significantly less expensive than most competitors. It's cheap enough to become a backup option for on-the-go pumping. But it's not an outstanding choice for everyday use. Unless you need an affordable backup breast pump, we don't think there are enough compelling reasons to select this option.

bellababy double electric breast pump - with the bellababy, you must cycle through all the settings to reach...
With the BellaBaby, you must cycle through all the settings to reach a specific level.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

What Other Breast Pumps Should You Consider?


For a budget-friendly, economical option, the Baby Buddha is similar to the BellaBaby but delivers a better performance. It features a lanyard, and with a compact size, it is easy to carry. But, if you're after the best performance, the Spectra S1 Plus is the leader in our breast pump review for its exceptional efficiency and comfort. For those seeking a wearable, the Elvie Stride offers a user-friendly app with more details about your pumping sessions.

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Meet Your Review Team

Molly Bradac
Molly Bradac
Senior Review Editor
Senior Review Editor, Molly Bradac, is a core member of the GearLab Baby product review team. With over 14 years of experience as a Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist, Molly has changed more diapers than most parents would in four lifetimes. She is the literal Mary Poppins of GearLab. Her extensive experience includes helping children establish sleeping routines, creating calming environments for sleep, and overnight care for newborns, managing feeds and diaper changes by the glow of a night... read more
Juliet Spurrier, MD
Juliet Spurrier, MD
Mom-in-Chief
Dr. Juliet Baciocco Spurrier is a board-certified pediatrician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), mother of two, and founder of the Baby section of GearLab. Juliet earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Italian Literature from the University of California at Berkeley and her Medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington DC. She completed her pediatric residency at the Doernbecher Children's Hospital at Oregon Health & Science... read more