Our Favorite {Pumping} Things + Tips For Traveling With Breastmilk

Whether traveling for work or leisure, as a breastfeeding mom you will need to pump if you are away from home without your little one. Here are a few of our favorite {pumping} things, plus tips for smooth travels with your breastmilk in tow.

Driving to home visits and dashing off to births as a nursing mom myself, means I've had plenty of opportunities to try out breastpumps and accessories- especially for pumping while literally on the go! These are my three must-haves while I'm currently pumping for baby #6!

1. The Motif Luna is the best breastpump I have ever used- and over the years I've tried most of them! It's comfortable with independently adjustable speed and suction, portable, and most impressively, nearly silent. 

2. Momcozy's Nursing and Pumping Bra lives up to the brand's name. It's soft and stretchy while still decently supportive. (Don't expect miracles though. I wouldn't recommend it for daily wear as a regular nursing bra if you are large breasted.)

3. This nursing cover from Kids N' Such provides coverage without being too hot or fussy. The neckline has a flexible hoop sewn in which makes it easy to see what you're doing while keeping the cover in place for privacy. 

Tips For Traveling With Breastmilk: Link Round Up

Mamava's blog post Fly Fearlessly With Breast Milk: Your TSA Rights in Plain English is an easy read to prepare for your flight.

For parents who are separated from their nursing infants, FedEx offers "safe, hassle-free shipping for mother's milk."

CDC's Travel Recommendations for the Nursing Mother provides guidance to breastfeeding parents traveling with or without their nursing children.

Updated 7.1.2021. Originally published 11.27.2017.