JevonBaby Wearable Breast Pump Review: I Ditched A Popular Brand For This

Pros:

• Discreet enough to be worn to meetings without looking like She-Hulk
• So quiet that nobody can tell you’re pumping
• Pump directly to the bottle or bag
• Hygienically closed system so you can set it up the night before or transport it easily
• Comes with all nipple insert sizes already in the package
• Replacement parts are very affordable compared to others on the market

Cons:

• Bag or bottle sits at the bottom, which forces you to sit up straight
• Valves are transparent and can get lost in the foam during a wash
• Physical controls mean you need to peek into your bra to check or change the modes
• USB charging port placement means you can’t charge it while fully assembled

As a new breastfeeding and pumping mum who needs to do a million things at the same time, I honestly can’t stand fiddly wired pumps. My version of hell would be to sit there for eternity holding two flanges to my boobs, unable to reach for food or go to the bathroom, with a ringing phone and a screaming baby in the next room.

Thankfully we’re in 2024, where technology has enabled one of the most liberating devices of all time — the wearable breast pump. No more being tied to an electrical outlet or a cumbersome motor unit. Wearable pumps, or wearables, do all the work for you while sitting conveniently inside your bra, so you can chip away at your mountain of emails or have a nice coffee while your milk is extracted.

JevonBaby caught my eye when I saw its ad. It professed to be one of the slimmest designs on the market, and I have to admit I was attracted by the video of a mum typing away at her laptop while the pump sits discreetly in her bra. As a new mum to a two-month-old at the time, with no helper and no plans to send my son to infant care as yet, I desperately needed all the hands-free solutions I could get, and JevonBaby sounded promising.

A bit about me

I’m a typical millennial mum trying to exclusively breastfeed her firstborn. My husband and I are the sole caregivers to our son, so we’re basically two people trying to do three jobs at the same time. Or four, if you count pumping (and I most certainly do). At this time of writing, I’ve used JevonBaby for over a month, and it has replaced Spectra as my default pump.

About the JevonBaby pump

First impressions: the pump comes in a beautifully-packed box. When you open it up, the pump is already pre-assembled with the bottle (a useful visual for people like me who can’t figure out how to assemble things), plus there’s an extra diaphragm, a milk bag adapter with an extra valve, a teat and storage cap for the milk bottle, a package of milk storage bags, and more.

My favourite part? The six nipple insert sizes it already comes with. One of my pet peeves is the trial-and-error of buying different flanges until you find the right one for you — it can get really expensive — and I didn’t have to buy a single extra insert or flange for this pump since everything already came with it.

The controls are physical buttons. On the left and right are buttons for decreasing and increasing suction strength, while the middle button functions as the power button and mode-switch button. The display is pretty clear and simple. Although you can technically switch between massage and expression modes, you can also choose the mixed mode which is great for sensitive nipples (and if you’re lazy like me and keep forgetting to switch modes). I like that it automatically switches off after 30 minutes, so I don’t have to keep peeking down my bra to check the time or mode. Could get awkward at meetings.

JevonBaby promises hospital-grade suction with its nine levels of suction strength, but I never found myself needing to use more than L3 on the mixed mode. L1 sufficed for most sessions.

Who this pump is designed for

This pump is definitely for mums who need their hands free to do the million things she needs to do, while at the same time not having to worry about leaks. I’ve done everything from blow-drying my hair to bathing my baby to washing dishes with the JevonBaby on, so I can attest to its reliability. You don’t even need a special pumping bra to hold it in place — any bra will do really, even if it’s not a nursing bra. The slim motor sits nicely in typical bra cups. The only thing you might need is a bra extender for extra comfort since the bottles are protruding downwards, but I’ve not found that to be necessary.

Price

A set of double pumps costs $329 — very reasonable when you consider the fact that you don’t have to buy any extra flanges or inserts, plus it comes with PPSU bottles and teats and milk storage bags, so you’re technically buying an entire breastfeeding kit instead of just a pump.

But the real draw is the cost of replacement parts. While other popular brands set you back at least a hundred dollars for a set of parts (and we all know we need at least two or three in rotation), JevonBaby’s parts are very affordable, starting from $9.90 for a pair of diaphragms. This means significant cost savings in the long run, especially since we need to replace pump parts every few months to keep the flow going strong.

Ease of use

It takes me about 30 seconds to pop the pump into my bra, switch it on, and go about my day. The first few uses took a bit of adjustment, as you can’t see your nipple once it goes in, but you get the hang of it after a while.

The brand promises to be leak-proof, and while I found that this wasn’t strictly the case (long story short: leaned over too far once while trying to fix something on the bottom of a chair while pumping) it’s definitely a LOT more leak-proof than other wearable pumps where your milk goes into a cup. I can lean back against the bed’s headboard comfortably while pumping, and since all the milk goes straight down into the bottle, there isn’t any worry of spillage happening while detaching the pump. This was a big thing for me, as there is nothing more annoying and painful than spilling half your milk while trying to take it out. (I swear, the expression “don’t cry over spilled milk” came from some breastfeeding mum way back in history, circa 1800s maybe.)

While you can just sit the motor in your bra and let the bottles or bags dangle down, I prefer to sit the entire thing, bottle and all, in my bra for extra support. This means I have to wear stretchy nursing bras for this, but it’s no biggie since they're all I wear these days.

The bottles are designed to be fat and short, so you don’t feel them too much if you sit up straight — something we should be doing more of anyway. It’s the same for the milk storage bags: their design ensures you can sit comfortably without them getting scrunched up around your ribcage and stomach area.

It’s also extremely quiet, so yay for discretion. “I can’t hear anything,” my editor-in-chief replied when I told her I was pumping during our meeting. On my end, it was also low-volume enough that it didn’t distract from the conversation.

The only drawback would be that in order to check the modes and suction strength, you’ll need to look down your bra, but the mixed mode and 30-minute automatic shutdown function takes care of that. The display can also be a bit bright if you’re wearing light clothing, so my chest glows in the dark like Ironman when I’m comforting my baby in the wee hours. I’d advise not wearing white with this in public unless you want people to ask what the L2 on your chest means.

Assembling

There are four washable parts to the JevonBaby pump: the breast shield, the silicone flange (or nipple insert), the valve, and the diaphragm. I also use the white plastic dust cover, which I think is absolute genius. It’s a breeze to assemble, and the dust cover seals everything off hygienically so you can assemble it the night before with the pump motor, and keep it by your bedside ready for your morning pump.

One thing that can be improved is the placement of the USB charging port. It’s right where the back of the breast shield goes, so it’s not possible to charge the pump with its parts fully assembled.

Pumping

Now comes the crucial bit: the yield. This is one of very few wearable pumps in the market to feature hospital-grade suction, but I’ve found that it’s not necessary. The JevonBaby is extremely efficient at extracting milk, and can give me a yield that’s higher than the Spectra Dual S (my wired pump and now-retired workhorse). Each bottle can hold up to 150ml, after which you might need to swap bottles if you’re an oversupply mum.

However, other mums I’ve spoken to said that their yield varies, so it really depends on the individual. Of three others who had bought the same pump, two said they had the same yield as they would’ve gotten from a wired pump, while one said her yield was lower. 

I’m a firm believer that you should never buy a pump in the hope of increasing your yield, though. Your purchase should be based on your lifestyle needs, and the main purpose of wearables is to help you have more freedom while feeding your baby.

Transferring milk

You can technically unscrew the bottle, attach the narrow-neck teat that came with the pump, and pop it into your baby’s mouth right away. I prefer using wide-neck bottles to feed my son, though, so I just transfer the milk to those or to storage bags. My only complaint is that the narrow-neck bottles have a bit of dead space at the top which means a tiny bit of milk is always stuck there, and I have to tap the bottle a few times to get it out. However, all things considered, I’m willing to put up with this minor inconvenience for the sake of all the benefits.

Cleaning

Cleaning is fairly straightforward when you have just four or five parts to wash (other cup-based wearables have five to seven parts on average). I use a regular nipple brush and steam steriliser for these. Currently the valves and diaphragms are transparent, which makes them great for checking milk stains, but really hard to see when you’re washing a bunch of foamy parts. When I last spoke to the co-founder after he reached out to me asking for suggestions on improvement, he was aware of the issue and is working on changing the parts to coloured ones for the next iteration of the pump. That’s one thing I like about JevonBaby — being a local brand and small business, they’re really focused on making the customer experience a good one and are willing to constantly work on improvements.

Portability

With its closed system, you can just pre-assemble the parts with milk storage bags already attached, pop the entire thing in a bag, and go. There are no fiddly tubes, oversized motor units, or awkwardly-shaped flanges that might get dirty. Thanks to the dust cover, everything stays sealed off. I haven’t yet brought my pump out, but it can easily fit into my diaper bag or work tote.

Bottom line

If you haven’t invested in a wearable pump or found one that meets your needs, I – as an honest paying customer – would definitely encourage you to give JevonBaby Wearable Breast Pump a shot. JevonBaby provides great after-sales service, including a one-for-one replacement up to a year for the motor and parts if they malfunction. It’s not the cheapest wearable in the market, but it packs a ton of value for the price.

The JevonBaby Wearable Breast Pump retails for $329 for a set of two here and at Thomson Medical Centre.

Melody Bay is a lipstick fiend, lover of bacon aglio, and a brand new mum to an adorable little boy. Currently in a state of advanced sleep deprivation and unsure if she will ever recover.