Moms share their best pumping hacks in 2025

As we kick off 2025, we're about to mark World Breast Pumping Day on January 27th. This day was created to acknowledge and celebrate the time, energy and effort moms put towards breast pumping. 

We asked moms to share their best pumping hacks on the Nursing Queen VIP page. They have some great pieces of advice for pumping mamas! 

Nursing Queen designs shirts with zipper access for easy pumping access and can open as much or as little as you like. 

"Keep a few snacks in your pump bag along with an extra long phone charger so you’re set no matter where you pump," said Julianna. 

Lucy made a great point - check to see what's covered by insurance. She said "Many insurance companies cover not only a breast pump but ALSO milk storage bags at some quantity/frequency."

For pumping moms on the go, check out this hack from Autumn: "Put some nipple butter or coconut oil (whatever you use) in a contact lens case for easy on the go use! It’s compact and hands free as it fits the nips perfectly."

You can zip as much or as little as you want (and stay warm) in these nursing sweatshirts. This maroon hoodie is a thicker fleece material on the inside.

When it comes to clean up, Andrea shared this hack for quick clean up and prep: "Buy a pump part and bottle dryer/sterilizer! Last time around we just washed the parts and put them on a drying rack but this time we invested in a papablic dryer/sterilizer! I love it because if you need to wash several sets at once, you can throw them in the dryer and have dry pump parts in 30-45 minutes instead of having to hand dry everything! Plus, it makes it easy to do the daily sterilization of all 3 pump sets without having to run 3 sets of sterilizer bags through the microwave!"

Breast pumping is a big commitment and takes time and effort to learn how to do it correctly.  It is important to support those moms who choose to do it.  It is especially important for employers to accommodate those working moms who choose to pump in the work place.  By providing a private, clean and comfortable space to pump, employers can greatly help out their employees.

Nursing Queen designs shirts with zipper access for easy pumping access. 

The right clothing can also make a world of difference when pumping.  Many moms have found that clothes designed especially for breastfeeding work the best.  Discreet horizontal zippers like these make it easy and more comfortable to pump.  Many designs have zipper access that can open as much or as little as you like for pumping or tandem feeding access. 

A dress that you can pump in?! This blue nursing dress has two hidden zippers for easy pumping access. 

You may be wondering how you can observe World Breast Pumping Day.  Moms who pump can feel pride on this day for their accomplishments.  It is also important that moms share their stories and give advice and encouragement to other moms.  You can also reach out and encourage a mom who may be struggling with breastfeeding or pumping.