Overall verdict
After eight months of regular use, the Medela Motion Inbra Double Electric Breast Pump is one of the most extensively tested wearable pumps in our list of reviewed breast pumps. Our mum-of-two tester Amber used it an average of once a day alongside breastfeeding her baby, who was aged between one and nine months during testing. One of the major selling points which stood out right away was how easily the pump slotted into daily life for Amber, who was able to use it completely hands-free thanks to its 'in-bra' design - a design feature which does exactly what it promises. As a mum to an older child as well as a baby, this was a feature she really appreciated during day to day life.
In practice, the Medela Motion InBra is straight-forward to use, with intuitive controls and a clear stimulation pump phase, which can either switch automatically or be manually adjusted according to milk flow. Amber found set up simple from the get go thanks to the quick start guide and a more detailed instruction booklet included with the pump. Comfort was a factor that she found largely dependent on getting the right fit - "As long as you get the correct breast shield size, the pump is comfortable to use," she said.
The Medela Motion InBra isn't perfect, however. Battery life is one of the main niggles Amber found with the pump, pointing out, "When the pumps are left unused, they lose charge quickly so you have to plan to use them." The price of the pump also means that it might be better suited to someone expressing milk on a more regular basis. That said, Amber scored the Medela very highly across the board and said, "I can't really see how the pump could be improved upon."
Bottom line: A genuinely hands-free, easy pump that makes life easier, particularly for mums with more than one child. Comfortable, discreet and quiet but you will need to keep an eye on the battery levels.