Editors' Choice Awards

After five years in development and testing with 1,000 moms, Medela struck nursing gold with their Freestyle Hands-Free Breast Pump, $380. Carole Anderson Lucia, who edits our breastfeeding articles, called the Freestyle hands-down her favorite pump. Lucia, who used the Freestyle when nursing her twins Aidan and Claire last year, raved about its lightweight, portable size; rechargeable battery and ease of use. Two-phase expression technology mimics your baby's suckling patterns for maximum efficiency. medelafreestyle.com.