Those who know me know that I love to pump while on the go… It just makes so much more sense to use the time while I’m sitting in traffic during a long commute to the office to get a pumping session in! So I wanted to share my best tips for pumping while driving for you can make the most out of your days and in the end, spend more time with your little ones!

Choose the Right Breast Pump

First of all, choosing the right pump is important when it comes to pumping while driving. A good choice would be a mobile pump that you don’t have to worry about plugging in. While traditional pumps have the ability to plug into your car with a car charging port, the fewer cords that can get tangled up, the better!

My #1 choice for pumping while driving is a wearable pump. Wearable breast pumps have no external tubes or cords to get in the way which makes them perfect for times like pumping in the car. A few great options wearable breast pumps are the Momcozy, Willow, Elvie, and Imani. Basically, any in bra pump option that allows you to pump without the stress of tubing and wires is the way to go!

Portable breast pumps that don't require a wall outlet are also an option. To make them fit in your bra instead of with flanges that hang outside of your bra, I like to pair portable breast pumps with collection cups. A great set would be the Babybuddha 2.0 pump and collection cup set. 

Pair It With a Good Hands-Free Pumping Bra

Because you will be pumping when driving or sitting in your car, you’ll also need to be hands-free. That’s where a quality pumping and nursing bra becomes absolutely necessary! My top recommendation for a pumping bra to wear when driving is the Davin & Adley Amelia Cami. The best part about the Amelia pumping and nursing cami is that it can easily transition from a pumping to a nursing bra. You won’t have to change once you get home in order to nurse your baby!

In addition, this bra is easy to use with standard pump flanges or wearable pumps and collection cups!

Keep Extra Breastfeeding Supplies On Hand

Another thing you will want to consider if you want to pump and drive is to keep all of the necessities nearby with easy access. Top on the list of necessities is the Ceres Chill Breastmilk Chiller for milk storage. The Ceres Chill keeps your breastmilk chilled with ice in the internal chamber. This cools your milk for up to 20 hours at safe temperature, you can't beat this!!  Personally, I still recommend keeping a few plastic breast milk bags for emergencies. Additionally, you will want to have baby wipes or pump wipes to clean your surfaces after you finish pumping to make sure nothing gets contaminated. You definitely want to have some spare pump parts just in case! I keep my pumping supplies in my Bemybreastfriend Pump Stuff Tote! 

Pumping While Driving Makes Your Life Easier

Overall, there are so many benefits to pumping while driving. Not only is it a huge time saver and allows you to be productive when stuck in traffic, it also allows you to spend that precious time with your baby once you get home. You can easily throw on some music, drown out the sound of your pump, and relax while on the go!

It's important to know that pumping while driving can be considered a risk and to do only if you feel comfortable with it. If you plan to pump while driving, stay alert and make sure you are using extra caution. If you are using a pump with tubes, always set up before you being driving. Be aware of how your pump is positioned, and if you do use flanges and tubes, don’t let them get tangled around the gear shift or anything else in the car. Tubeless wearable pumps are the way to go for this reason.

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