Let's be honest, most breast pump bags look like you're transporting a kidney for transplant. All grey neoprene and clinical vibes. Sarah Wells apparently had the same thought, and unlike the rest of us, she actually did something about it.
I've spent years researching pregnancy and postpartum gear, and the Sarah Wells bags consistently come up as a top pick among parents who want function without sacrificing style. Here's what you need to know.
What Makes Sarah Wells Bags Different
The short answer: they look like regular bags. Not in a "if you squint" kind of way — genuinely nice bags you'd carry regardless of what's inside.
They're also built with real functionality. Most popular portable pumps fit inside, including the Medela Pump in Style (with or without the case), Medela Freestyle, Spectra, Hygeia, Freemie, Ardo, and Ameda. The insulated pockets keep contents cold for up to six hours with ice packs — extremely useful when you're pumping at work or away from home. (Narrator's note: those same insulated pockets work great for beverages once you've graduated from the pump era.)
The bag is designed so your pump, bottles, and breastmilk live in separate compartments from your laptop, wallet, and the general chaos of daily life. Everything wipes down easily, which matters more than you'd think after a few weeks of use.
One small detail that's easy to overlook: there's a sleeve inside specifically for a photo of your baby. Hands-free stimulation is a real pumping technique, and having that photo easy to access — rather than buried in your camera roll — is a genuinely thoughtful touch.
Things Worth Knowing Before You Buy
These bags aren't cheap, and they aren't leather. For many people, both of those are actually fine: the price reflects solid construction, and the non-leather material makes them lighter, easier to clean, and more accessible. But if you're looking for a luxury leather option, you won't find it here.
Bottom Line
If breastmilk is something you're working hard to produce, it makes sense to store and transport it in something that protects it well — and doesn't make you feel like a medical professional on a supply run. Sarah Wells bags are a legitimate solution to a problem that shouldn't have existed in the first place.
You can find them on the Sarah Wells website.
Have a Sarah Wells bag or another pump bag you love? Drop your experience in the comments — real-world feedback is always more useful than any review.
About the Author: Amy Morrison is the founder of Pregnant Chicken, a pregnancy and new parenthood resource she's been running since 2010. She's a mom of two boys and has spent over a decade researching and writing about the gear, decisions, and experiences that actually matter to new and expecting parents.
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