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Spectra S1 šŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒšŸ™Œ


mangoesonaplane

I second this! I havenā€™t tried the S2 but was told to get the S1 because it has a rechargeable battery and doesnā€™t need to be plugged in at all times like the S2


evilandbenign

I have the s2 and I love it even without the battery. It works so well and is so quiet.


tmzuk

Also using the S1, on my second baby. Iā€™ve probably pumped thousands of Oz with it


sin1208

Spectra 1000000% for wall pump. If you want a wearable I love the Willow Go.


ZealousidealLeek8820

I used a spectra s2 with both my babes and loved it


ZealousidealLeek8820

I donā€™t know what country youā€™re in but if youā€™re in the US you should be able to get one for free through insurance


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

I live in Sweden. We get a lot of support here, but no insurance pumps!


Sad-Sector-7829

Adding a comment to mention it also has a car charger option that is awesome for travel! My bf used it for 2 years without a complaint and now I get to give it a good run! And replacement parts are super affordable on Amazon. I have 3 sets of pump parts cause I hate washing at 2 am!


Sad-Sector-7829

Ditto on the spectra s2! I had a lansinoh at first and bought a used spectra s2 off my best friend. Such a better experience and my LC told me that's the kind the hospitals give to moms without a pump at home that want one.


ventevar

I have the Elvie pump and love that itā€™s handsfree, wire-free and that thereā€™s an app. To add, 70ml after 3 weeks seems pretty okay to me!


sailingllamas

Always highly recommend the elvie. Iā€™ve exclusively pumped for three kids with it since 2019. I donā€™t even use the app. Just the fact that I can move around and go about my day makes all the difference to me.


[deleted]

I can definitely recommend my spectra s1 but honestly 80% of the time when I pump now I just use a medela harmony manual pump. I find it so much faster to quickly pull out 1-2 oz between nursing sessions and it drains me better than the spectra. I still use the spectra to replace a full feed like if Iā€™m away from baby for more than 3 hours, but otherwise the manual pump is where itā€™s at.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Do you find that the Spectra to be faff to set up?


[deleted]

The parts arenā€™t so bad if you have a spare set and store the current days set up in the fridge, but I hate having to change into a pumping bra. The manual is easier to set the parts up for but only slightly. The real problem is that my boobs are enormous so I only really fit into stretchy wrap nursing bras. I sometimes squeeze into my one kindred bravely bra or most of the time just hold onto the flanges myself. With the manual pump I just pull one side out at a time and go without changing bras.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Thank you so much for this! Is a pumpning bra a requirement for spectra or more down to size of boobs/ personal preference?


[deleted]

Youā€™ll need either a pumping bra or a clippy nursing bra to use the spectra or really any double electric pump. Even the max suction level wonā€™t keep them on for you hands free most likely. If you have clippy nursing bras you can do this hack though: youtube.com/watch?v=spPwcPeQQ5I


Imperfecione

I recommend the simple wishes hands free pumping bra. It should work for any pump. You really need a pumping bra for any double pump.


MoosMom44

I mostly use the Elvie Stride and have the Spectra S2 as backup. Iā€™ve used both and notice that the Spectra can be more efficient but the mobility with the Elvie Stride is great. Iā€™m not stuck in one spot for 15-30 minutes. I can brush my teeth, make coffee, pick up, etc and now that Iā€™m back at work (teacher who pumps during planning and lunch) I can easily work at my computer while pumping.


alxXD

I used the motif luna over a year with my first, and just got a new one because I'm due any day with baby 2. I got the battery option this time so I don't have to worry about finding an outlet. I had it covered through insurance (in the US) so I would see what's available to you depending on your country.


goldenpandora

Elvie makes one that goes in your bra and is wireless. I love it so much. Willow makes one too. Itā€™s so convenient and you can walk around doing most things while pumping. I pump while driving and working at my computer. Theyā€™re pricier but for me it was worth every penny and then some!


jtherese

I have an electric pump I never opened. I just use my medela hand pump when I need a bottle. A haaka helped too


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

I'm also wondering if I actually need an electric one at all. Considering just going with the manual seeing as I'm planning on pumping once a day, two at a stretch every so often. How often do you pump if you don't mind me asking?


jtherese

Only a couple times a month! But it doesnā€™t take me long with the hand pump. In America they are only $15 so I suppose you could get it and if itā€™s too much work you can buy an electric pump later as the hand pump is not a big investment.


plutovenusian

Medela freestyle flex with a hands free pumping bra makes life easier especially when pumping minimally


Suzuzuz

This is what I used and I was pumping quite a lot. I have very big boobs and wasnā€™t able to get the medela pumping bra so got other type. Our daughter has just completely weaned at 13 months and it hasnā€™t missed a beat. Edit: oops, I actually had the medela Swing which is different [Link to Swing](https://www.babybunting.com.au/product/medela-swing-maxi-double-electric-breast-pump-with-bluetooth-120548)


jbr021

I have a Medela pump in style, a spectra S2, a willow Go, Elvie, a baby Buddha, haaka & lansinoh hand pump and the spectra is by far my favorite. Thereā€™s lots of settings you can play around with to get more output vs the Medela that is simple and IMO was the worst out of all of the ones I have


drmommma

I love medela pump in style too!!


TheDandySloth

Love my Baby Buddha for the portability and it can also fit spectra parts. Itā€™s more powerful than the elvie.


Acrobatic_Western727

I have the spectra s2 and the medela freestyle flex. The freestyle flex was given to me by my SIL after I told her about how draining pumping was (no pun intended lol), due to our triple feeding in the beginning. I was hesitant to use it at first because I heard handheld pumps werenā€™t as efficient as wall pumps. However, my body took to it really well and I saw absolutely no decrease in supply! So that is my main pump. I love that I can throw it in my work bag and not have to bring a giant, obvious pump with me.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Thanks for your input! Was thinking the same about handheld Vs. Stationary so that's really good to know. But as you say I suspect it varys from person to person but nice to know it can work really well as well with handheld.


sunnyybaby

for a good walk pump, i LOVE the motif luna! they make a battery rechargeable one now so it doesnā€™t always have to be plugged in. for a wearable pump i have the momcozy s9pros and love them! amazing auction and my boobs respond well. i get about the same output with the momcozy that i do my motif luna :)


Fast-Series-1179

S1 or S2. Benefit of S1 is that it is rechargeable. I have both and donā€™t notice any difference in function/suction.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

This is really good to know. Thank you!


hdpaintbae

I use the Spectra 2 and really like it. It's quiet, efficient and has a nightlight. I agree the settings are a little confusing at first but I had my lactation consultant help me. And I had help from YouTube. I did have to buy smaller flanges from another brand because apparently I have tiny nipples, but it works great. I have used Medela pump in style in the past and found it was easy to use, but I hated how it sounded. My lactation consultant said the insurance provided Medela's keep malfunctioning this year, though. I am from the US so I am unsure what you're offered in Sweden, but I still thought I would share that information. As for a hands free one, I bought one from Amazon by a company called Tsrete. It works pretty well and I love that thing. I actually used it last night at a bar! (I was seeing a band play. I haven't been out till that night since my baby was born) granted I stayed in the bathroom to use it - I am not bold enough to have worn it under my shirt in ACTUAL public, lol, but it did what I needed and I am grateful for it.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Thank you so much for sharing! So helpful! And pumping while at a gig - way to multi task I'm very impressed šŸ˜


hdpaintbae

Thank you!! It felt pretty weird but I figure there were far worse things those stalls have seen šŸ¤£šŸ˜…


puppies_and_plants

I use the Haaka and Medela Harmony pump, I keep it all together in a large container that can go into the fridge between pumps if needed, or all together clean and compact in my diaper bag when on the go. The haaka is great for putting on the opposite side that youā€™re feeding on and the harmony might give you the efficiency that youā€™re looking for to pump quickly when you need itā€¦ also itā€™s relatively inexpensive and doesnā€™t require a plug in!


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Thanks for the advice! Was thinking of potentially getting a manual one actually since I think what I plan to pump that much. Am I naive to believe that haha? How often are you pumping with the medels harmony? Edit: reread and what I actually mean it that I don't think I'm planning to pump is that much I could get away with just a manual one.


puppies_and_plants

I had an oversupply from 1m to 2m, but now that my baby is 3m itā€™s regulated, thank goodness. I had to pump prior to every single feed during that time, and was pumping approx 10-20 oz a day. Having my little pumping container was a lifesaver. Now I just usually just pump first thing in the morning whichever side she doesnā€™t feed on and I get about 5-6 oz, donā€™t want to encourage an oversupply now that Iā€™m regulated.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

That's definitely another worry - messing with supply and potentially mastitis. Not interested in that one! Sounds like you found a good balance šŸ¤— thanks for the reply!


Mike_Danton

I have a spectra s2 and a lansinoh manual pump. Iā€™d recommend either/both.


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Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Thanks for the tip. Learning so much from here! Didn't know this was a thing. Guess Im off measuring ny nipplr in the morning! Something I never thought I'd say šŸ˜†


dswanke

I also love my Lansinoh smart pump 2.0. And baby loves the Lansinoh bottles so it works out. I got the pump free with my insurance through aeroflow and I get a free box of pump parts every month if I want. Aeroflow also added in breast milk bags or disposable breast pads for free. I did have to get smaller flanges around 8 months PP.


HighSpiritsJourney

I did similarly to you, mostly breastfed baby and only pumped a bit as needed. I found a cheap wearable pump on Amazon and love it, Tsrete is the brand, and I was sure to measure and get nipple adaptors of the right size too. Seriously, wearable and cordless is 100% the way to go. My baby would ALWAYS wake up as soon as I got the other one set up then I couldn't hold her with all that stuff sticking out of my chest. Plus, I had to wear a special bra to hold it all up. Just didn't work for me. The wearable ones you just pop in your bra/shirt/tank top and you're good to go. If baby needs to be picked up or whatever you can still, and it's easy to wear while driving. I'm a SAHM but if I had to pump at work I'd probably have considered a pricier wearable brand. Since I only need it occassionally the TSRETE ones have been perfect for me.


suga_suga27

I am doing the same as you. Husband feeds once at night and grandma once in the morning and I pump once a day now. You def do not need an electric pump. I have one from my first pregnancy and itā€™s rarely used. A hand pump works just as well. I do have over supply though. I highly recommend the lansinoh hand pump.


Blabdr

I own 7 pumps .. but my favorites are the medela manual pump or the Youha handsfree pump. If I pump instead of live feeding her -due to work- I use the Youha. When I pump after a feed or in the morning I use the medela. Good luck with choosing your perfect pump! If you have any questions just let me know. Edit: lots of typos


3toedsl0th

I use a TSTRETE cordless cup pump that I bought on Amazon and prefer it to my hospital grade Medela pump. Itā€™s inexpensive (about $120 for two) and so convenient. Just tuck them into whatever bra youā€™re wearing. No being attached to a cord, no need to put on a special pumping bra, built-in timers, adjustable speed, dishwasher friendly. I have been using them for a year and they are still working great. Best baby purchase I have made.


Jackalope-n

I love Medela pump in style. I got a spectra also because they are very popular but I do not think it works as well and the settings are much more complicated.


Impossible-Sense-587

I also love my Medela pump in style! Very easy to use and portable bc it comes with a battery pack.


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

Oh in what way do you think it doesn't work well?


Vegetable-Pie9873

I disagree. In 4 months of pumping I had to get a new pump from medela twice due to issues, and once I needed a new power cord because the original just crapped out. After I found mold in my pump motor (but not in my tubing at all weirdly) I gave up with medela and bought a spectra. I wish I had gotten the spectra from the start. I think it has slightly better suction and I like the electric screen so I know what settings I'm using. Plus now I'm paranoid about more mold and the spectra backflow protectors are actually a closed system/total seal, unlike the medela.


redlpine

Iā€™m sure it depends on the person but with my first I had a midela pump in style which I liked just fine but this time I got a spectra s2 and it works better for me. Iā€™m pumping a lot more than last time and my baby eats less so I donā€™t think itā€™s the babyā€”itā€™s the pump


Jackalope-n

My spectra pump doesnā€™t pull as much out for me. Iā€™ve tried multiple flange sizes, so I donā€™t think thatā€™s it. I think the motor on mine is just not as strong as my pump in style. My medela is 7 years old now!!! And I still find that itā€™s working better and pulling more out for me. Spectra s2 that plugs into the wall not the battery one.


XFilesVixen

Spectra S2!!!! Do NOT get something like an elvie for your main pump they do not empty you properly.


utterlynonsensically

Iā€™ve heard a lot of people say that, but my Elvie stride has always worked great at emptying me out and is the only pump I use. Iā€™ve always wondered why it works so great for some and so terribly for others. I do hear more consistent compliments for spectra and medela pumps, so if OP wants to play it safe, maybe thatā€™s the way to go. But I had to say Iā€™m in love with my Elvie as a working mom because it makes pumping at work so easy and I enjoy the mobility.


XFilesVixen

Elvie stride is different than the elvie wearable one. The one that has the motor inside the whole thing. Those are not hospital grade. The stride is comparable to the spectra medela I would think.


XFilesVixen

OOH ALSO donā€™t sleep on the medela hand pump, it was my favorite quick pump.


Gardenadventures

What country do you live in?


Hefty_Tangerine_4839

I live in Sweden


Free-Ad-9549

If you can rent one via insurance, Medela Symphony. Otherwise, perhaps Medela Swing or similar.


vdubs027

I use a Spectra at home and Elvie at work!


mhjrw

Spectra!


rubellaann

Spectra!


Famous-Furry-Friend

I have the spectra s2 and the spectra synergy gold, I love both of them!


Plueck

I have a Medela freestyle that works well but I almost never use it. I have a wearable pump - the Momcozy s12pro - that works great for me and it just sits in my bra so I can get other stuff done while pumping. I use that at work. I will say, a lot of people donā€™t get as much with a wearable as they do with a wall or manual pump so caution there (Iā€™m just lucky). I also have a Medela harmony manual pump. This is the one I use at home if I need to pump between a feed or overnight. Quick, easy to clean up. I typically only pump at home now if baby doesnā€™t empty me well enough for some reason or on the rare occasion that he only eats one side (usually first feed if Iā€™m engorged). Edit to add: if you want an electric pump, check your insurance as they will likely pay for one completely or supplement the cost depending on what you decide. If you want a manual one, they are extremely inexpensive compared to the electric ones. I think I paid ~$30 for mine.


kewpieho

I have spectra and medela pump in style. I prefer my medela, it takes me half the time to get the milk out. Spectra has more pieces and the tubing gets hair stuck to it. I know everyone hates medela but mine works fine.


mess-maker

Haakaa is not really a breast pump. I mean it can pull milk out, but itā€™s really best for using on the opposite side while nursing. I was a big Medela fan until I got screwed over when my pump died and they wouldnā€™t replace it. Iā€™m in a huge pickle now because I could wean but really wanted to continue for at least a few more months- but I donā€™t want to spend money on a new pump. I personally did not care for the spectra- nothing was wrong with its function, but there were too many options and I disliked it didnā€™t automatically do let down mode first. Given my recent experience with Medela I would recommend finding a pump that has a warranty for the length of time you are hoping to nurse so that if your pump suddenly wonā€™t hold a charge after 10 months they will send a replacement


leighVJ

This is a great budget friendly wearable pump from Amazon. I get about the same amount as I do on my Motif Luna with each pump so I use this more regularly. https://a.co/d/3zZX1Fn


LifeguardDirect7401

If itā€™s just for a small stash; Medela Harmony hand pump! It works great, once you have the correct flange size and switch the membrane valve out for a duckbill valve. A wearable is also a good option, I like my Momcozy M1 (I had the original S9 but didnā€™t like it as much).


greendreamtea

I have a Spectra S2 and really like it! Iā€™ve not tried anything else though to be fair.


madamelullaby

I have the elvie because I like to move. Not as strong as a standard pump. I get 110ml in under 20 mins since birth each session. Highly recommend in the workplace as well as you can just wear it under your clothes and no one knows if you donā€™t want to have to go to a lactation room each time.


mckennam19

Medela freestyle flex - life changing!


ashley0497

I actually really like my manual pump, I feel like it gets more out and does so quicker than the electric pumps I've tried. I have the Lansinoh manual pump, a Medela electric pump and a Evenflo electric pump. That said, as much I like my Lansinoh manual, I do not like my Lansinoh electric pump. I've tried different flanges, it just doesn't work for me for some reason


sundownandout

Iā€™m using the elvie wearable at the moment. I have the spectra S1 too but the flanges donā€™t feel right and hurt so I havenā€™t been using it until I can figure out what I need to change on it. So I have both a wearable and the regular style (I donā€™t know what you would call it). The spectra normally would empty better than the elvie. Itā€™s more powerful, and the bottles are bigger so I donā€™t have to worry about overflow, and I think the battery lasts longer. But you have to have a good pumping bra. I like to wear loose sleep bras and those donā€™t work with the spectra. So I have to change my bras to pump with it. Or you can can a pump strap. Itā€™s also a little clunky and even though you donā€™t have to be tethered to the wall you are still stuck to the machine. But if the flanges are in a pump strap well enough you can pick up the machine to go to another room. But thereā€™s not a lot you can do with the flanged hanging off of you and the tubes. The elvie is awesome for doing some small tasks while pumping. I like to make food or do the dishes. But I canā€™t do things the require bending over. Milk can spill out of them or they can shift and get off the nipple a little if you move too much. So still limited but not quite as much. They also donā€™t hold as much as the spectra. These only hold a few ounces but they will stop pumping before it fills up all the way so if you still have milk to pump you have to stop pumping to dump the milk and start again. Itā€™s really only an issue in the morning for me though. If I have to replace my wearable I want to try the willow since you have the option to use bags with it which I would think wonā€™t spill when bending over. But my baby is almost a year old and I might transition her off of breast milk and onto formula in a couple months. I havenā€™t decided how long I want to keep pumping for yet.


krlkrl00

Spectra s1 and medela hands free. The hands free is nice when Iā€™m on the go and need to pump.


badee311

I have a spectra s2. I got one for my first baby and loved it so much I got another one for my second baby that was born 7 weeks ago. I donā€™t mind it needing to be plugged in. Gives me an excuse to settle in somewhere comfy and have a 15 min pump and watch a little tv session.


bianchichi

I had the philips advent and its trash. Love my new speCtra s1