Women’s health brand Elvie, the creator of award-winning breast pumps has upgraded their breast pump range with the Elvie Stride 2.
An evolution of their best selling Elvie Stride, which was launched back in 2022, the Elvie Stride 2 promises to continue their hands-free and quiet design, while offering hospital-grade suction, combined with comfort of lightweight and ultra-soft silicone cups to help optimize milk output.
Featuring new ultra-soft silicone cups, they hug the natural curve of the breast for even greater comfort and discretion. The new cups also help to enhance nipple fit and comfort, so mothers can optimize their milk output.
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Pros
- It's a complete hands-free design
- Ultra-soft and lightweight silicone cups for superior comfort
- Fits 99% of nipples, with 6 sizes included
- It has hospital grade suction to help maximise flow
Cons
- It has a wire, so not as discreet as the Elvie Pump
| Battery: | Rechargeable |
- Hospital grade power unit
- 6 x nipple size cups
- Smart app control
- Lightweight and discreet
- Easy to assemble
Testing the Elvie Stride 2
When I previously tested the Elvie Stride I was very impressed with how effective it was at helping to express milk compared to my manual pump. I was keen to find out if the Elvie Stride 2 lived up to the same expectation that the original pump did!
Build
Arriving in a really neat, compact box, the Elvie Stride 2 comes with literally everything for your expressing journey. It comes with two hospital grade pumps for double-expression, and the great thing is it's rechargeable - so you don't have to be limited to one place when expressing, and you can quite literally express on the go!
There aren't many pieces to put together either, making it really easy to put together when you need to express.
Usability
One thing I found similar to the original Elvie Stride, was that it was super easy to use! Even if you're a novice to expressing, everything is straightforward and can be adapted to you, which is something I find really unique with Elvie.
I loved that it came with a nipple sizing tool so that you can correctly use the right nipple cups when expressing, which helps to optimise the amount of milk you can get. I found this particularly handy, and something that didn't come with the original Elvie, as otherwise it feels like a guessing game.
The Elvie Stride 2 also comes with six sizes to suit every woman, so there's no additional expense if you need to use a different size to the standard one that most breast pumps offer.
One thing that I didn't like was it's not suitable for sterilising and has to be cleaned by boiled water in a bowl. While not ideal if you're in a rush, it's not a massive inconvenience if you clean and sterilise straight after use. I wouldn't let this put me off buying the pump though, as it goes above and beyond otherwise!
Performance
With two cups that have a max of 150ml, there are bigger cups on the market but it doesn't take two minutes to empty out and carry on pumping if needed. The pouring spout you need to ensure you are directly over a bottle or storage container, but otherwise it empties really smooth, so no crying over spilt milk!
I loved that it can be completely tailored to my needs as well, and it can all be easily controlled through the Elvie App. I thought the tracking feature was good too, as it was easier to see a trend when expressing.
Final verdict
Overall, I was really impressed with the Elvie Stride 2. I think it can seem a little expensive in terms of other items available on the market, however you really do pay for the value and quality of the produdct.
I love that despite it being a double pump, you can really use it as a single pump if needed, and I think the nipple sizing guide is a huge benefit. I would highly recommend to other mums.
Elvie Stride 2 FAQs
What is the Elvie Stride?
I tested the Elvie Stride Double Electric Breast Pump, and found that it gave me back so much freedom when it came to expressing, as I was tied to a manual breast pump or restricted by being plugged into the mains to use the breast pump.
What are the key features of the Elvie Stride 2?
Hospital grade power, but quiet
Small but mighty hospital-grade motor which creates ~270 mmHG of suction - with noise reduction technology to keep it super quiet.
Better fit, better flow
With 6 nipple size offerings included, Elvie Stride 2 comes with everything you need for the best fit, right out of the box.
Smart app control
Users can track milk volume, adjust between 10 intensity settings, as well as keep tabs on their pumping history.
Lightweight, discreet design
Weighing less than 160g per cup, the breast pump is lightweight and compact, meaning it can comfortably be worn under clothing.
Easy to clean and assemble
This breast pump has fewer washable parts and is easier to re-assemble.
Who are Elvie?
Elvie is a female-founded company which creates smart technology products to address overlooked women’s health problems. Elvie takes a user-first design process, consulting thousands of real women throughout the design and testing process.
Alex Knox, Chief Product Officer at Elvie said: “Elvie Stride 2 is the latest addition to Elvie’s breastfeeding range, which is continuing to revolutionise breast pumping products available to women.”
“We take a female-first design process, speaking to real women to hear what they want and need - and developing our products to match. Women deserve superior products that harness the power of smart technology. Elvie Stride 2 gives even more women the opportunity to pump discreetly and comfortably on their own terms.”
Samantha Ball is a Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby, having written for the brand since 2018. She's a mum of two aged seven and three, and is currently expecting her third. She loves searching for the best and current trending products for little ones. She loves to bake, but spends most of her free time between football and ballet classes.