Breast Pumps Category Details
The Breast Pumps category is designated by ID 565 within the Google product taxonomy. It is classified as a third-level category under the path Baby & Toddler > Nursing & Feeding > Breast Pumps, providing a specific destination for specialized nursing equipment in your product feed.
What Belongs Here
This category is intended for devices specifically designed to extract breast milk. Examples of products found in the US market that belong in this classification include:
- Double electric breast pumps, such as hospital-grade or portable units.
- Hands-free or wearable electric breast pumps designed for mobility.
- Manual breast pumps that operate via hand-powered mechanisms.
- Silicone-based manual pumps used for simple milk collection.
What Does Not Belong Here
Items that do not function as primary breast pumps should be mapped to more relevant categories. Do not include the following products in this category:
- Breast Pump Accessories: This covers flanges, tubing, valves, and replacement parts.
- Breast Milk Storage Containers: Bottles and specialized bags for milk preservation.
- Nursing Pads & Shields: Products designed for nipple protection or absorption.
- Bottle Warmers & Sterilizers: Devices used to process feeding equipment.
- Nursing Pillows or Covers: Items providing support or privacy during the feeding process.
These items must be placed in their respective sibling categories within the Nursing & Feeding hierarchy to ensure proper product matching.
How to Use This in Your Feed
You may use either the ID 565 or the full string Baby & Toddler > Nursing & Feeding > Breast Pumps in your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from misclassifying your products through automated processes.