PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1942498
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1942498
Breastfeeding accessories encompass a range of tools utilized for the collection and preservation of breast milk, aiding various aspects of the nursing process. These accessories serve purposes such as facilitating better latch-on for infants by addressing flat or inverted nipples, alleviating breast engorgement and blocked milk ducts, and supporting or augmenting a woman's milk production.
The primary categories of breastfeeding accessories include nipple care products, breast shells, breast scales, breast pads, items for breastmilk preparation and sanitation, as well as those designed for breastmilk storage and feeding purposes. Nipple care involves the application of a few drops of breast milk to the nipple, a practice specifically designed for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. These products are distributed through diverse channels, both online and offline, catering to a wide array of end-users such as hospitals, clinics, and individuals seeking personal solutions to enhance their breastfeeding experience.
Tariffs are influencing the breastfeeding accessories market by increasing costs of imported silicone products, plastics, packaging materials, and manufacturing inputs. Consumer markets in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported accessories, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising retail prices and impacting affordability for consumers. However, they are also encouraging local manufacturing, use of alternative materials, and regional sourcing strategies to reduce long-term cost pressures.
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The breastfeeding accessories market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2 billion in 2025 to $2.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing breastfeeding awareness initiatives, rising birth rates in developing regions, growth of hospital maternity services, wider availability of breastfeeding accessories, increased consumer spending on maternal care.
The breastfeeding accessories market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable maternal products, rising demand for premium breastfeeding accessories, expansion of direct-to-consumer sales models, growing emphasis on maternal wellness, increasing adoption of smart feeding accessories. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for reusable and eco-friendly breastfeeding products, rising adoption of online distribution channels, growing focus on milk storage and hygiene solutions, expansion of ergonomic and comfort-oriented accessories, enhanced product customization for nursing needs.
The rise in maternal employment is expected to drive the growth of the breastfeeding accessories market in the future. Maternal employment refers to mothers' participation in the workforce through paid employment or business activities outside the home. The incorporation of breastfeeding accessories into the workplace fosters a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers who seek to balance work and breastfeeding responsibilities. For example, in April 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, reported that the labor force participation rate for married mothers increased by 1.6 percentage points in 2023, reaching 72.7%. Therefore, the rise in maternal employment is fueling the growth of the breastfeeding accessories market.
Major companies in the breastfeeding accessories market are developing innovative solutions, such as electric baby milk warmers, to enhance convenience and efficiency for breastfeeding mothers, enabling them to quickly and safely prepare milk for their babies while juggling work and parenting responsibilities. Electric baby milk warmers efficiently and safely heat breast milk or formula to the ideal temperature for feeding infants. For example, in March 2024, Olam Agri Holdings, a Singapore-based agribusiness company, launched a Breastfeeding Support Programme in Cameroon to celebrate International Women's Day. This initiative, which aligns with the company's commitment to improving access to nutrition by 2030, provides female employees with comprehensive breastfeeding kits. These kits include essential items such as a breast pump, comfort breast pads, an electric baby milk warmer, and an electric baby bottle sterilizer, all designed to assist working mothers in expressing and storing breast milk during work hours. The program underscores Olam Agri's commitment to empowering working mothers in their breastfeeding journeys.
In February 2023, Neotech Products LLC, a leading US-based medical device manufacturer, completed the acquisition of Laally Bridge, a company renowned for its commercial breastfeeding assistance devices. The acquisition amount remains undisclosed. Neotech Products aims to leverage this acquisition to introduce an innovative silicone nipple cover integrated with a syringe channel. This unique design allows for containment and administration of breastmilk or formula, enhancing their product portfolio within the breastfeeding assistance domain.
Major companies operating in the breastfeeding accessories market are Koninklijke Philips NV, Medela AG, Pigeon Corporation, Artsana Group, Mayborn Group Limited, Lansinoh Laboratories Inc., Evenflo Feeding Inc., Ameda Inc., Willow Innovations Inc., Hygeia Home Health LLC, Cimilre Co. Ltd., Hegen Pte Ltd., Newell Brands Inc., TOMY International Inc., Linco Baby Merchandise Works Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Rikang Baby Products Co. Ltd., Bbluv Group Inc., Fairhaven Health LLC, NuAngel Inc., Mama's Milk Wrap LLC, Simply Breastfeeding LLC, Zenoff Products Inc.
North America was the largest region in the breastfeeding accessories market in 2025. The regions covered in the breastfeeding accessories market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the breastfeeding accessories market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The breastfeeding accessories market consists of sales of breastfeeding pillows, breast pumps, nursing bras, nipple cream, and disposable nursing pads. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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