Tommee Tippee
Single Electric Breast Pump
6.2/10 overallAround £45
An affordable single electric pump with a soft silicone cushion, aimed at occasional rather than frequent expressing.
The verdict
The Tommee Tippee Made for Me is an entry-level single electric pump priced well below the Spectra or Elvie, with a soft flexible silicone cushion instead of a rigid flange. It's the sensible choice for parents who only need to express occasionally — for a top-up feed or emergency stash — rather than replace multiple daily feeds with pumping.
The Made for Me is positioned as an entry-level electric pump — a single (not double) pump with a soft flexible silicone cushion instead of a rigid flange, aimed at parents who need to express occasionally rather than build a full-time pumping routine, and priced well below the Spectra or Elvie.
Against the Spectra S1 Plus in this category, the trade-off is expressing speed and volume: a single pump takes roughly twice as long to express both sides compared with a double pump, and its suction range doesn't match the Spectra's for high-volume or exclusive pumping. What it offers instead is a genuinely lower price and a softer, more flexible cushion that some parents find more comfortable for occasional shorter sessions.
This is the sensible choice if you're mostly breastfeeding directly and only need to express occasionally — for a top-up feed, an evening out, or building a small emergency stash — rather than replacing multiple daily feeds with pumping.
Is the Single Electric Breast Pump worth it?
- Considerably cheaper than double electric pumps
- Soft flexible cushion is comfortable for shorter sessions
- Simple to use for occasional, low-frequency expressing
What are the downsides of the Single Electric Breast Pump?
- Single pump takes roughly twice as long as a double
- Suction range not suited to exclusive or high-volume pumping
- Fewer adjustable settings than higher-end pumps
Specs
- Type
- Single electric
- Power
- Mains or battery pack
- Cushion
- Soft flexible silicone, not a rigid flange
- Settings
- Stimulation and expression modes
- Best use case
- Occasional expressing, not exclusive pumping
How we scored it
Expressing Efficiency
Suction strength and how quickly and fully it empties the breast.
Adequate for occasional use, slow and limited for frequent pumping.
Comfort & Fit
How comfortable the shield/flange feels over a full session, including fit adjustability.
Soft flexible cushion is genuinely comfortable for shorter sessions.
Portability & Discretion
Freedom of movement while pumping and how discreet the pump is to use outside the home.
Reasonably compact, but still a traditional plug-and-tube design.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £45 | Around £14 | £159.99 | £159.95 |
| Overall score | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Type | Single electric | Manual, suction-only silicone pump | — | Double electric, closed system |
| Power | Mains or battery pack | None required | — | Rechargeable battery or mains |
| Settings | Stimulation and expression modes | — | — | Adjustable suction and cycle speed, massage and expression modes |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Made for Me pump good for exclusive pumping?+
No — as a single pump it takes roughly twice as long to express both sides compared with a double pump, and its suction range isn't suited to exclusive or high-volume pumping. It's better suited to occasional, low-frequency expressing.
How does the Made for Me compare to the Spectra S1 Plus?+
The trade-off is speed and volume versus price and comfort — the single pump is slower and less powerful than the Spectra's double-pump suction, but it's considerably cheaper and its softer, more flexible cushion suits shorter, occasional sessions.
Is the Made for Me comfortable to use?+
Yes — its soft flexible silicone cushion, rather than a rigid flange, is genuinely comfortable for shorter sessions.
Does the Made for Me run on battery or mains power?+
Both — it can run on mains power or a battery pack.