Best Elvie Pump Parts

Last Updated: Oct 13, 2022 @ 2:12 pm.

Finding the Best Elvie Pump Parts: Our Research

One of the challenges of breastfeeding is the finding the right breast pump. And once you find that pump, getting replacement parts can be a challenge.

That’s because breast pumps have parts (seals, valves, shells) that wear out after even minimal use. 

One of our favorite pumps, the Elvie Breast Pump, is a good example. This wearable breast pump is innovative and well-designed . . . but because the Elvie is a relatively new brand, it may be difficult to source parts. A smart move is to stock up on spare parts in case something breaks in the middle of the night.

A common question we get from readers: are third-party parts just as good as the name brand? Based on our research and reader feedback, we’d say yes: third-party parts recommended in this article perform just as good as the name brand.

Here are the top Elvie pump parts we recommend:

About the Authors

Denise & Alan Fields are consumer advocates and best-selling authors. The Fields have authored 12 books with three million copies in print, including the best-selling guide to baby gear, Baby Bargains.

The Fields have been featured and quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.

As consumer products experts, the Fields have been guests on the NBC Today Show, Good Morning America and ABC’s 20/20.

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