By the time you learn this story, my pumping journey will likely be over. I spent over a 12 months nursing my little one, and that point of my life was dictated by both the calls for of my hungry toddler or my proximity to an electrical breast pump. It made me surprise—what makes an excellent breast pump? Are wearables value it? Why are some pumps over $500?!

After attempting almost a dozen in style pumps, these are those I like to recommend. If you’re undecided what sort of pump you need, or what it’s best to bear in mind when shopping for one, take a look at our guide to shopping for a breast pump.