• Exclusive Pumping 101
    • Exclusive Pumping Playbook
    • Weaning from the Pump
    • Free Sample Schedules
    • Free Email Course
    • Exclusive Pumping From Birth
    • Awards
    • Stories
  • Tips
  • Supply
    • Milk Supply Guide
  • Feeding
  • Work
    • Pumping at Work Jump Start
    • Back to Work Workbook
  • Health
  • Products
  • Shop
    • Guides
    • Discounts
  • About
    • FAQ
    • Site Index
  • Contact
  • Start Here

Exclusive Pumping

Home » Breastfeeding Products » Best Hands-free Pumping Bras (in 2022)

Best Hands-free Pumping Bras (in 2022)

By Amanda Glenn, CLC. Last Updated April 12, 2022. Originally Posted January 18, 2022.

How to Pump Hands-Free

If you are pumping breast milk regularly, being able to do it without holding up your flanges the entire time is life-changing! Here are the eight best hands-free pumping bras currently available, and the pros and cons of each.

8 Best Hands-free Bras for Pumping Breastmilk

This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click a link and take action, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I love! More information here.

Types of Hands-free Pumping Bras

There are three types of pumping bras – corset-style bras, pumping bras that integrate with your nursing bra, and hands-free bands.

Hands-Free Pumping Bras

Here are some more details about each type.

Corset-style Hands Free Bras

Corset-style zip up hands free pumping bra

This type of hands-free bra wraps around your body and has holes where your nipples are.

To use it, you put the tunnel part of your breast shields through the holes, which (along with suction from the pump) holds up your pump parts.

The advantages of corset-style pumping bras are that they are easy to use, and they can be used with any nursing bra.

Hands-free Bras that Integrate with a Nursing Bra

Integrated with nursing bra hands-free bra

Here, your nursing bra itself is your pumping bra, as it has fabric panels to hold up your breast shields.

The benefit of these bras are that you don’t need to take them off or awkwardly push down your bra to pump hands-free, because it all works together.

Also, you don’t need to carry around an extra accessory – you’re already wearing everything you need.

Hands-free Band

Woman wearing tan tank top set pump parts set up over it, attached with the pumping strap

This option actually isn’t a hands-free bra at all; it’s a band that goes around your neck and holds up the flanges with loops at your chest on either end.

The great thing about this method of hands-free pumping is that it’s really easy to do hands-on pumping because there’s no fabric compressing your breasts into your chest.

Best Hands-free Pumping Bras

Here are the top pumping bras to consider.

Pump Strap

Woman wearing beige Larken X hands-free pumping bra

✅  Adjustable, secure fit with velcro closure
✅  Easy to use with pump parts with a combined breast shield and connector

Check Price

Use EPUMP for 10% off

Kindred Bravely

✅  No need to carry around an extra accessory
✅  Easy to pump on one side and nurse on the other

Check Price

(20% discount will be applied at checkout)

LactaMed Simplicity

✅  Easy to do breast compressions

Check Price

Larken X

Woman wearing beige Larken X hands-free pumping bra

✅  Extremely lightweight and comfortable enough to sleep in

✅  Simple design and easy to use

Check Price

 

Use AMANDA10 for 10% off

Davin and Adley Amelia

✅  Works for pumping with traditional flanges, nursing, wearable pumps, and milk catchers
✅  No wires and no clips

Check Price

 

Use EPAMANDA10 for 10% off

Simple Wishes

✅  Works well for large-breasted and plus-sized women
✅  Ability to adjust size

Check Price

Bodily Do Anything

✅  Lightweight, comfortable, and silky integrated option

Check Price

Lilu Massage Bra

✅  Does breast compressions for you

Check Price

Use AMANDAGLENN20 for 20% off

Below is more on eight of the best hands-free pumping bras, and the pros and cons of each.

1. Pump Strap

Pump Strap Hands-Free Pumping Bra

Type: Corset-style, Adjustable Velcro Closure
Price: $$

The Pump Strap is a corset-style pumping bra that’s made of neoprene, is stretchy and comfortable, and has an adjustable velcro closure.

Pros:

  • It’s one-size-fits-most, so no need to worry about complicated sizing charts – and you can adjust the size as your body changes postpartum
  • Comes with an additional strap for around your neck that you can use for more support
  • It’s easy to use with pump parts that have a combined connector and breast shield (like the Spectra)

Cons:

  • Opening the velcro can be a little loud, which can be an issue if you take it off when your baby is sleeping
  • It’s machine washable, but hang dry

If you’d like to try the Pump Strap, you can use the code EPUMP for 10% off!

If you want to see more, here are some stories I did about it:

Pump Strap Hands-Free Pumping Bra

More on the Pump Strap here.

2. Kindred Bravely Sublime Hands-Free Pumping and Nursing Bra

Kindred Bravely Pumping and Nursing Bra

Type: Integrated with Bra
Price: $$$

The Sublime hands-free pumping bra by Kindred Bravely is just your nursing bra – no additional equipment required! It’s super comfortable and has two layers – a pumping bra layer and then a covering over that.

(Bonus – use code EPUMP at checkout for 20% off!)

Pros:

  • No need to take off your bra or have an extra accessory – this does it all
  • Easy to pump and nurse on the other side (if you are nursing or comfort nursing at all)
  • Easier to position the flanges and no need to remove the flanges from the pump parts to get set up
  • Easy to do breast compressions

Cons:

  • You’d have to buy a couple of these since you need to be wearing this particular bra to pump hands-free (but then, you don’t need to buy nursing bras separately)

You can see the Sublime in the below stories:

Kindred Bravely Hands-Free Pumping Bra

More info on the Sublime here.

3. LactaMed Simplicity Hands Free Bra Kit

Lactamed Hands-free Pumping Bra

Photo credit: Lactamed. Used with permission.

Type: Hands-free Band
Price: $

This hands-free kit by LactaMed isn’t really a hands-free bra at all; it’s a band that goes around your neck and holds up your flanges using a loop.

Pros:

  • Easier to do breast compressions
  • No need to wash it (or buy extras for when it’s being washed)
  • Very compact and doesn’t take up a ton of room in your pumping bag

Cons:

  • Has a bit of a learning curve – and if it’s not positioned correctly, you may have issues with spilling
  • The loop may cover the nipple within your flange, making it hard to see if you need to adjust positioning

4. Larken X

Woman wearing tan Larken X bra with pump parts attached on a white background

Type: Integrated with Bra
Price: $$$

The Larken X is a super comfortable integrated nursing and hands-free pumping bra. It consists of two fabric panels in the front. When you’re ready to pump, you just cross the panels over each other to hold the pump parts in place.

You can get 10% off the Larken X with the code EPUMP.

Pros:

  • Extremely lightweight, and a great option for warmer temperatures
  • Comfortable enough to sleep in
  • Simple, effective design and easy to use once you get the hang of it
  • You don’t have to worry about your nipples being in the exact place that the bra designer put the holes

Cons:

  • Might not be the best option if you need a hands-free pumping option but already have plenty of nursing bras.

You can see more of how the Larken X works in the below stories:

Larken X Bra

More on the Larken X here.

5. Davin and Adley Amelia

Davin & Adley Amelia Petal Pink Hands-Free Pumping Bra

The Davin & Adley Amelia is a cute cropped cami that you can wear all day.

You can get 10% off the Amelia with the code EPAMANDA10!

Pros:

  • It works well for both pumping with traditional flanges and wearable pumps
  • It’s simple to use – no clips and no wires
  • You can wear it all day and don’t need an extra accessory
  • You can nurse on one side and pump on the other, or single pump

Cons:

  • This bra doesn’t have any padding (if you prefer padding)

You can see more of the Davin & Adley Amelia in the below stories:

Davin and Adley Amelia Pumping bra

6. Simple Wishes

Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping Bra

Image credit: Simple Wishes. Used with permission.

Type: Corset-style Zip Up
Price: $$

The D*Lite Hands-Free Pumping Bra by Simple Wishes is a zip up bra that allows you to adjust the size using a velcro panel.

Pros:

  • Ability to adjust size as your body changes postpartum; can get smaller if you lose baby weight or your breasts change
  • Comes with additional (optional) straps that you can add for more support to help hold up the bottles
  • Works well for large-breasted and plus-sized women

Cons:

  • This style of hands-free bra may make breast compressions more awkward
  • You may need to purchase an extra panel, depending on your sizing needs

7. Bodily

Pink Bodily Do Anything nursing/pumping bra on a white background

Type: Integrated with Bra
Price: $$$

The Bodily Do Anything bra is another integrated nursing/pumping bra solution.

Pros:

  • Material is silky and very comfortable; it’s lighter weight than the Sublime
  • No need for an extra accessory
  • Easy to pump on one side and nurse on the other
  • Easy to position the flanges and do breast compressions

Cons:

  • As with other integrated solutions, you’d have to buy a couple of them to be able to pump hands-free around the clock

You can see the Bodily Do Anything in the below stories:

Bodily Hands-Free Pumping Bra

8. Lilu Massage Bra

woman wearing Lilu massage bra with Medela Max Flow pump parts

Type: Corset-Style Bra (with straps)
Price: $$$$

The Lilu massage bra is a hands-free bra that does breast compressions for you. It’s good for people who have to constantly massage to get any milk out at all, so that they can truly be hands-free.

Pros:

  • Does breast compressions for you
  • Easy to use with breast shields that are attached to a connector

Cons:

  • It’s a little heavy – it’s kind of like wearing a crop top bulletproof vest
  • Washing it is more complicated than other bras because you have to disconnect the connector and remove the massage cushions

You can see more of the Lilu massage bra in the below stories.

Lilu Massage Bra

Use AMANDAGLENN20 to get 20% off this bra.

What to think about when choosing a Hands-free Pumping Bras

Here are four things that you should think about when picking a hands-free bra.

1. Whether or not you need to buy new nursing bras

If you’ve already have purchased a bunch nursing bras (either for this baby, or maybe you still have some on hand from older children), and aren’t in the market for more, the type of pumping bra that integrates with your nursing bra might not be the best option.

Since you’d have to invest in at least 2-3 new nursing bras in order to make pumping hands-free every day workable, a corset-style bra like Pump Strap or Simple Wishes might be make more sense.

2. Sizing considerations

If you’re plus sized or have larger breasts, you may have the best luck with the Simple Wishes pumping bra or the LactaMed pumping band.

Obviously, size isn’t an issue for a pumping band at all, and the fact that you can adjust the sizing on the Simple Wishes bra is a big plus.

3. How often you do breast compressions.

You can do breast compressions with any of these bras, but it will be easiest in the Kindred Bravely Sublime or using the LactaMed pumping band.

4. Ease of use

In my sleep-deprived state, I cannot count the number of times that I started pumping with my pump parts attached but not the bottles, or turned the pump on without attaching the tubing.

You know yourself, so pick the one that seems like it will be easiest to use when it’s 3am and you’re exhausted.

One final tip: Based on my experience, black is the best color for hands-free pumping bras, as the inevitable breast milk stains aren’t as visible.

Have you used one of these hands-free pumping bras? Let us know what you thought in the comments!

  • Share

Filed Under: Breastfeeding Products

« Best Pumping Bras to Wear All Day (2022)
Ardo Alyssa Breast Pump Review (2022) »

Comments

  1. Rachel says

    October 11, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    My favorite pumping bra is the baOmosi bra. You can wear it all day and doesn’t require any additional equipment and it’s super comfy!! Plus they r inexpensive!!
    BAOMOSI 3PACK Hands Free… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGS6VD8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

    Reply
  2. Meredith says

    September 28, 2018 at 8:32 am

    I used the Medela Easy Expressions at home, when I often wasn’t wearing a bra, and got the Rumina Relaxed and Classic Pump & Nurse for work (after a few weeks of fumbling to get the Easy Expressions over my nursing bra 3x/day).
    The Rumina bras are fabulous, once you understand how to position the flange; they held up heavy bottles with no problem and were super-comfortable. They are fabric, but if you slip in a nursing pad, you won’t get nipple showing through form-fitting clothing (or leakage, for that matter). When I had milk blisters, they were helpful for holding a compress/olive oil-soaked cotton ball to help open me up.
    My only quibble was that eventually one of the hooks on the Classic got loose (it is your typical bra hook-and-clasp in the back, whereas the Relaxed just slips over your head). But I was alternating between these 2 bras pretty constantly at least 5 days/week for over 10 months, so I think that’s fair, I have plenty of regular bras that happens to as well.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Amanda

Hi! I’m Amanda. I'm a Certified Lactation Counselor® and an experienced exclusive pumper. My goal is to help make exclusively pumping as easy as possible for you, so that you can enjoy your baby! This website is for educational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Read More

As Featured In Buzzfeed, the Atlantic, Romper, San Diego Breastfeeding LLC

Let’s Be Friends

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Exclusive Pumping Books by Amanda Glenn

Exclusive Pumping Playbook

Weaning from the Pump

Popular Posts

  • Save or Dump: Can I Feed My Baby This Breast Milk?
  • 4 Reasons You're Getting Little or No Milk When Pumping
  • How Much Milk Do Breastfed Babies Eat?
  • A Pain in the Boob: Clogged Milk Ducts and How to Clear Them
  • Power Pumping to Increase Milk Supply

Copyright © 2022 Exclusive Pumping LLC. All rights reserved. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Facebook Group
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information