Disclosure: This is a Sarah Wells Lizzy Breast Pump Bag review. I was given a bag, free of charge, and I used the bag daily for two weeks before writing this post. The opinions here are my own.
I’ve had the same old-school Medela pump bag since I bought my Freestyle back in 2010. Recently, I got the chance to try out the Sarah Wells Lizzy Pump Bag. I’m pretty sure that calling it “life-changing” would make me sound overdramatic. However. I spend a lot of time carrying my pump bag, and I love the Lizzy bag. And not just because the fact that I am using it now means I’m no longer relying on safety pins to hold together my pump bag.
First, a quick description. The bag has two compartments on the bottom that you access via a side zipper. These compartments are padded and insulated, and they are intended to contain your pump and a bottle cooler. One is larger than the other because some pumps are larger than others – this is great, because the bag will be able to safely protect and pad your pump no matter the size. The bag also opens from the top, where you can put accessories like your hands-free bra and other stuff.
Below is a list of all the things I like about it, and how you can get the most use out of it.
Size
When you’re an exclusive pumper, you need to take your pump with you almost everywhere that you go. When you add on a diaper bag and a purse, it can feel like you’re a sherpa when you’re just trying to go to the park and grocery shopping.
This pump bag could actually function as all three things. You can put your pump in one pump compartment, your bottles, a freezer pack, hands-free bra, and pump parts in the other zipper compartment. Then you can put diapers and wipes in the top, and there’s a side zipper for your wallet and phone. Everything you need in one well-organized bag, done.
Functionality
It’s obvious that a lot of care has gone into the design of this pump bag, because it is extremely functional. The side zipper compartments are cushioned and insulated and work great for containing your pump and cooler and bottles. There is plenty of room on the top for accessories, with pockets that will fit pump wipes, battery packs, car adaptors, breast pads, nipple cream, etc.
Quality
This bag is well-constructed, and I’m confident it will last through multiple kids and beyond (see below).
Versatility
Despite the fact that this bag is designed for functionality with regard to carrying a breast pump and cooler/bottles, it can be used as a “normal” bag when you’re done pumping or between kids. All you need to do is push the pump and cooler compartments down (they collapse easily), and you have a good-sized bag – it’s a perfect for a roomy carry-on or would work great for packing your child’s clothes and a few toys for a trip.
Cuteness Factor
This bag is obviously much cuter than my old-school Medela bag, but that goes without saying, right?
Overall, I love this pump bag and think it’s a great choice!
Updated 5/18/18: This Sarah Wells Lizzy breast pump bag review was originally a giveaway; outdated information was removed.
Current bag too hard to clean
My pump bag is actually a bag for my work so it’d be great if I could get a different pump bag so I could use my work bag for well work!
I would love this bag! I currently do not have any functional pumping bag and bring two bags everywhere!! I’m a EP and know this would help me more successful!
I would love this bag as I currently have no functional pumping bag. I typically bring two bags with me everywhere and load the pump bag every time I leave the house. I know this bag would help me be a successful EP! I love the style!
I don’t have a pump bag! My insurance just paid for the pump motor, tubing, flanges, and bottles!
This is great. What a cute and functional bag. I have a pump bag but it’s not set up as well as this one and I’d never use it as a diaper bag in a million years. Thanks so much for the review!
I’m done pumping for #1, but will likely EP for #2 when we get to that point. I tried my Medela bag for a while, and it was just okay. I ended up using a Keen laptop messenger bag and that was better but still not perfect. It had multiple compartments, which was nice, and it had a long strap so I could wear it cross-body. It tended to be a bit small to keep any extras like diapers and a change of clothes for my LO. Everything pretty much ended up shoved in on top of my pump and cooler and hopefully I could zip the bag.
Too blah-looking, it’s functional but not cute.
My bag doesn’t have a zipper on top or any compartments!
I currently don’t have a functioning bag. I’ve yet to leave my house with my pump yet due to fear of pumping out of the house and the overwhelming part of carrying everything with me on top of all the baby stuff. So I have only had quick and/or painful outings in the last month.
My current bag is way too small and barely fits anything that I need for pumping inside. 🙁
Where do I start? I dont really have a bag for my pump/accessories. So whenever we go somewhere I use a plastic grocery bag and then have to haul the diaper bag (pump doesnt fit go figure) It would be awesome if i could just combine it all to one bag and not look/feel so stupid stuffing it into a plastic grocery bag. I pump alot on the go and plan to do so for a while since my child decided 500 oz in the freezer later she doesnt like frozen milk. Thank you for this awesome opportunity.
I don’t have a pump bag and this would be amazing!
The bag I use is actually one I bought for the bridesmaids at my wedding and is just a small pink wicker-like material bag with NO pockets. So I have a ziplock with my bottles/pump parts and still have my diaper bag and freezer bag for bottles. ?
I don’t even have a pump bag! The Spectra doesn’t come with one so I just use an old tote that I found in the closet. This bag looks cute and functional
My “pump bag” is an open top tote bag that I got from the hospital when I had my baby. No compartments, not even a closure. I’d love something more secure and easier to organize.
I don’t have a pump bag yet. I’ve been using an old backpack.
My current pump bag is the one that came with my Medela Pump in Style…. But it could totally be a bit more… stylish! It’s something I carry everywhere, but I think it could use better compartments inside. And of course, a pump bag should be adorable! ?
Being that I have four babies that are 2.5 years old and under, I literally carry two, sometimes three bags just for them alone, add on my pump stuff, which sometimes is another two bags because the sad excuse for a pump bag that I have barely fits anything, then a purse, which I barely have space for anymore….. I’m on my third EP journey since 2013 and have been drooling over Sarah’s bags. If I didn’t have four in diapers, I’d totally spend the money on one of her bags lol
I have the Medela “Metro Bag”… I can’t believe I actually paid extra for it! I did so because I knew I needed extra space… But when I get my pump, just one set of parts, and cooler in there, there is no extra space. It’s quite frustrating. We often take weekend (or even week-long) beach trips to visit my family and I need enough pumping supplies to last the entire weekend (or week), and the Medela bag just doesn’t cut it.
I’d love to be able to pack a bag like you’ve mentioned: that could serve as a pump, diaper, and hand bag! That would be phenomenal for daytime outings, and I could use it solely for pump supplies for our trips!
Also, who wouldn’t want a cuter pump bag? I love the idea of a fashionable bag rather than the plain Jane black and yellow.
Don’t have a pump bag per say… I carry mine in a duffle bag!! Plus the diaper bag and you bag- I legit am the bag lady lol EP’ing x7 months!!!
I don’t have a bag for my pump.
My current pump bag is the black tote that my Medela PISA came in. It is too small to hold much else and it would be nice to have a larger bag with built in cooler compartments.
This bag looks awesome! I was actually searching for bags on Amazon that would work for my pump and accessories! Being a new pumper I didn’t know where to start so this would be perfect! I’ve traveled to the shore to visit my mom several times and I’ve stuffed everything I could into my diaper bag and then carried my pump and adapter in a Targey grocery bag….would love to win to the Lizzy bag!
I currently have the black one and it is not stylish at all. I can’t fit alot in there , but it’s all torn up and so disorganized. This bag will be great to have and maybe I can donate the other one to another mommy because it was donated to me.
My current bag is just big enough to carry my pump and bottles. It’s not functional because I have to carry an additional bag and purse!
I currently don’t have a pumping bag. Although I have both a double electric pump and a manual pump. My baby girl is 11 days old, and I want to start exclusively pumping so that she doesn’t refuse bottle altogether like my first daughter.
My bag is a Medela metro one, and it is so dirty from transporting it everywhere! Would love a stylish new one. 🙂
I actually love my pump bag so I’m only commenting to say how great the Sarah Wells bags are. I have the Kelly bag (I wanted the back pack ability) and it’s really awesome!
My current bag is WAY too small and the lining inside bunches up and makes the interior compartment even smaller. Right now I’m carrying the following: diaper bag, lunch bag, small purse, freestyle pump bag, and whatever loose stuff I couldn’t fit in the pump bag (hands free bra & cover). My arms are already full before I even think about carrying the baby and car seat…. I’m gonna have pretty buff arms. Ha!
I don’t have a pump bag. I’m currently using an enfamil cooler for bottles & parts, the strap on my PISA to carry it and a drawstring bag for all the other goodies…. 3 different “bags” to carry all my stuff. Then my purse & diaperbag!! You would think I’m moving in with all my junk. Lol
Never bought a pump bag for my 1st. I just used an old book bag we had laying around. Since it was just 1 compartment everything got mixed together and was hard to find. I am hoping to have something more stylish and functional for my 2nd.
I’d love a new bag! Sick of carrying around 3 different bags all of the time. Plus this is way cuter than the black Medela bag!
I currently toss everything into a backpack- everything gets nice and tangled!
I would love this bag! Right now I either throw everything into he top of my diaper bag and hope for the best or carry things in a large bowl! This would simplify my life for sure 🙂
I don’t have one and would love to try it out! Due with #2 in November! 🙂
Currently pumping at work for my second, got a blah bag and would love a cuter to leave out in my office and to carry for offsite functions!
My current pump bag is smaller than and less colorful the Lizzy and while it works, a Lizzy would be an awesome improvement!
I currently don’t have a bag for my pump, parts and cooler and use a lot of Ziplock bags! I carry 2-3 bags in and out of work daily. This stylish bag would be “life changing” for me too!!
I would love love love this bag! My baby is 2 weeks old and currently still in NICU due to deciding to make his precious appearance 8 weeks early. Thankfully he is healthy, just small. However, due to him being an hour away and in NICU, I’m having to exclusively pump. Not only is this a learning experience for me but my lousy bag doesn’t help me at all. Currently, I’m using a thin quilted bag given to me upon my discharge to carry bottles of milk in ? Since you describe this bag as being multifunctional, i believe it would work wonderfully for me while I continue to haul my pump and much other stuff back and forth to the hospital. Fingers crossed!!!
My current bag screams ‘Hi I’m a breast pump, and have zero sense of fashion’. It’s boring and sticks out like a sore thumb…it doesn’t have enough compartments or space to turn it into a pump/purse for work travel.
I dislike the small size of my current bag. I use a PISA w/ Freemie cups and end up carrying 2 bags + a cooler bag for the bottle, milk & cups. Doing that with a toddler and a newborn is crazy! I’d love a bigger bag 🙂
I used a tote bag with #1. I ended up carrying 3 bags to work every day. Looking for a better option now that #2 is here!
I would love an actual pumping bag! I currently lug two bags around. One is a free cheap fabric bag from my work that I haphazardly throw all my pumping stuff in because there is only one compartment (a lot of zip lock baggies are used) and the second one is my old igloo insulated camo lunch bag that holds expressed milk. Only having to carry around one stylish bag would be a blessing! Have had my eye on this bag, but my husband won’t let me buy it because I’ve spent so much $ on pumping supplies and supplements already.
Currently headed back to work from maternity leave soon and as I started planning I realized the tiny bag that comes with the pump is barely large enough to hold the pump only! Not to mention it’s just completely unattractive
I want this bag!! What great solutions for making pumping simple when on the go and working!
I would love to have this bag. Been using a diaper bag to haul my pump n parts around
My pump bag is a duffle bag I got super cheap and is sooo bulky it makes it difficult to travel
My current bag is so disorganized and so difficult to clean! It’s also so plain! I’d love a new one!
My current bag is too bulky!
My current bag doesn’t have any room for an ice pack or the full bottles. This bag would resolve that issue.
My curent pumping bag is a little cooler I got free from my OB/GYN and hardly holds anything… I have to carry 3 bags with me to work to get everything to and from work! I hate that it’s one big open space without compartments. I love to organize so this bag sounds perfect!
My current pump case is too small to fit any of my pump accessories, so I end up carrying an additional bag. That makes a total of four bags ( diaper bag, purse, pump, accessories) a baby, and a dog to haul everywhere I go. ?
Too small!
Currently dont have a pump bag, using a canvas tote ?
My pump bag is an old thirty one bag i haul around. Would love this super cute bag as my go to for pumping/diaper bag/purse.. 🙂
Discovered the Lizzy Pump bag on Amazon once I settled on which pump I was going to order through insurance and the pump doesn’t come with a bag. Fine by me as the Lizzy doesn’t scream “pump bag” and looks like it can carry everything I need without the need to carry multiple bags. Looking forward to using the bag when I return back to work!
Currently I don’t have a pump bag and I go back to work as a high school teacher in less than a month! This would be perfect!
My current pumping bag is just a one compartment tote. This bag is not only way cuter but looks a lot more functional. I go back to work tomorrow and could definitely use a more functional bag.
Current bag screams breast pump! As an exclusive pumper, I would love something more discreet for work and when going about town!
The bag I have now is just black and plain. Would love something more stylish! Thank you for the review and giveaway!
Pump bag is too small and hard to clean
Not enough room for pump parts and I have to carry a separate cooler bag. With my laptop bag, the bag for daycare supplies, I am the ultimate bag lady. It would be great to be able to condense things into even just one less bag!
My bag doesn’t exist. I currently have been using a rental from the hospital so it stays at home, which is where I pump 99% of the time. I have on rare occasion used a manual pump away from home. Now that my LO is over 3 months old it is time to transition to the Medela PISA that I have and start to venture away from home with my pump. I have been looking at these bags and would love to have one. Exclusively pumping is a whole new world to me and this bag would be a nice treat for all the hard work that goes into pumping.
I LOVE my spectra pump, but it didn’t come with a bag and most bags are too small. I’m currently using a large purse and while it fits what I need (and is a definite improvement over the gym bag I started with), I would love the Lizzy bag to use the pump without removing it from the bag. The padded, insulated pockets would also be incredibly helpful and eliminate the need for me to carry a separate cooler. Seems like a perfectly designed bag (and it’s SUPER CUTE)!!
My little one is 3 weeks old. He is the yougest of 6 kiddos and the first I’m exclusively pumping for. My current pumping bag consist of one of those cloth shopping bags that you buy to replace plastic bags – so when I leave the house I really look like a bag lady with a diaper bag and cloth bag. This bag would be a wonderful replacement.
My current pump bag straps are tearing from my many transports to and from work every day since I had two babies back to back!
Too bulky and just one big tote without any organization or extra pockets.
I love how you u can fit EVERYTHING in it and you dont have to bring a cooler!! Super Cute
Super Cute bag! I love that it creates a mini sterile place for your pump and easy to open and hook up- perfect for work! Ive been creating a nice clean place but have to constantly pack and unpack and this would be so helpful for pumping at work.
I love how cute the bag is and that it doesnt look like a regular pumping bag. I also love the organization on this bag!!
This is the perfect pump bag! I love the different compartments and i love how it can fit so much stuff.
My current bag is beinf used for kid two. It is bulky and falling apart. I also dislike it because it isn’t discreet. I would love a new stylish pump bag for all my summer adventures to make me feel less like a cow.
I would love this bag. I am currently pregnant…first time mom. I just have a pump and parts only. I will be returning to work after maternity leave and would love a stylish and discreet bag such as this one!!
Thanks so much for considering me:)
UGH! Mine is 3+ years old and falling apart!! My insurance didn’t cover the package that came with a bag for baby #2. 🙁
I currently have NO pump bag and need one desperately!! 🙂
I would love to win this! Never had a cute pump bag. This will be my 4th time EPing, except this time I am not going to try nursing at all. Extremely sad about that, but Im desperate for a full milk supply.
I currently don’t have a pump bag to carry my pump. I am exclusively pumping for my NICU baby. This would be a great win.
I don’t have a pump bag currently. I will be returning to work in a month and will be using a gym bag to lug everything around. Plus I will be carrying an additional bag for my laptop. I have a 90 minute commute that involves a car, a train, and a 3/4 mile walk… a good all in one bag would be so very helpful!
I want a bag that makes it easier to set up my pumping station when I’m on the go (eg special compartment for pump, accessories organized)…
My current bag is beat up from pumping with my first son. I’d like to have a nice, stylish bag to go back to work with!
I EP’d for my first child and am currently expecting my 2nd in 3 weeks, and am hoping breastfeeding will be easier this time around, but planning in case it isn’t. I used the Medela pump in style and will likely again, since I still have all the extra parts I bought the last time around and would rather not have to stock up again with a new pump. The bag the pump comes in is okay, I found it to be big enough to carry all of my pumping stuff but not much else.
I am wondering how I would use this bag with the Medela pump in style, however–it doesn’t seem like the pump can come out of the bag without destroying it.
Does anyone have any experience in taking their pump out of the bag for the Medela pump in style model?