AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Gender Equality, Trust, Tolerance & Empathy
KEYWORDS
women’s health, motherhood , breastfeeding
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Elvie
WEBSITE
https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-stride
Elvie pump
Hands-free, hospital-grade performance electric breast pump.
How does it work?
The device, which is available as a single or double breast pump, works by creating a suction when the cup surrounds the breast and forms a vacuum. Tubes connecting the five-ounce milk cup discreetly collect milk inside the bra. Optionally, the breast pump can be used with an accompanying smartphone app that monitors milk volume in real time, shows pumping session history and allows remote control over the device.
Why is it needed?
Currently, there are taboos surrounding breastfeeding, this design seeks to break them and provide mothers with a discrete alternative to this activity. Elvie stride provides efficiency, discretion, connectivity, and the opportunity for broader insurance coverage.
How does it improve life?
Elvie Stride can easily integrate into the everyday lives of all new moms so that they don't have to sacrifice any of the things that bring them joy to feed their babies. Women can pump at home, at work or out in public without having to excuse themselves to a private room or plug it in.