More on how to use Medela pump parts with a Spectra here. So what’s the bottom line? Should I get a Spectra S1 or S2? If you don’t recommend the medela pump in style advanced starter kit, my insurance also covers 100% the following closed double electric breast pump: Spectra ( plus advanced portable breast pump), Spectra S2 Hospital Strength Breast pump, Ameda Finesse, Lansinoh Signature Pro & Smartpump, and Evenflo Advanced. Would you prefer those over the Medela Pump in Style? In other breast pump brand, the higher the vacuum level, the speed will automatically be slower (lower cycle speed). The best Spectra pumping bra is this Kindred Bravely Sublime. It provides full coverage and good separation even for bustier mamas. Thanks to seamless design nothing digs in or rubs your skin. And it’s supportive enough to hold Spectra flanges and bottles with milk. the long-stemmed one. You will find several on the market but this one uses one piece to fit the Medela Flanges to the Spectra tubing. You can find that one, here.

I think if you need the portable battery, you may need to look into an upgrade to the S1. Is the S2 your only pump option? Or do they have another option? If I find anything, I will drop you a note! As of last year, we also began reviewing wearable breast pumps, which offer superior versatility for discreet pumping. Wearable under your bra, they offer completely hands-free pumping that is controlled via an app on your phone. The most popular wearable breast pumps at this point are the Elvie, Willow, and Freemie. In our opinion, we believe it's a great concept, but not perfectly executed at this point. The pumps tend to be weaker than others and do not produce as much milk as a traditional double electric pump. They can also be intermittently leaky and less comfortable. Not to mention that they are about double the price of a regular breast pump. If you love the concept of discreet, hands-free pumping that is hidden under your bra, then a wearable breast pump could be an awesome option. Just don't expect it to be as effective as a traditional pump. BPA and Phthalate Content Stay in let-down mode until you see milk spraying from your breast. If you are having trouble getting let-down, try some tips to stimulate let-down faster in this article. I personally combine a few tips to get my let-down faster. Hi, I have not found adapters for either the Tommee Tippee or the Munchkin Latch that fit the S2. There may be some made by a secondary brand like MayMom but I have not come across them. So you would likely need to pump into the Spectra collection bottles and then transfer the milk to the Tommee Tippee or Munchkin Latch to feed. I just had my first baby boy and it’s been 3 months now, and spectra products have been amazing help

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That said, with my third baby, I switched to Avent Naturals and loved them! No crazy parts to wash, well made, and the nipple is nice and wide which is great for a breastfed baby. The Avent Anti Colic bottle might have been a good choice for my first baby if I had known about them… What’s noteworthy, this electric breast pump does not switch from Massage phase to Expression phase automatically. When you detect milk let-down, you need to press the mode button once to initiate the Expression mode on your own. Agree! First off, this is a well written article. I like it ❤️. S1 helps me alot. I used my Spectra S1 up to 10 times per day for the first 10 weeks after bb was born. I pumped more milk with this pump than any other pump I have used. I am on Domperidone since my baby was 2 months old. So happy ?It will then switch to Expression mode, a deeper, slower pattern of suction which mimics how your baby nursesafter your milk has letdown. One thing to keep in mind when deciding between Spectra S1 vs. Spectra S2: I’ve noticed a slight decrease in S1 suction when the battery is low. Except that, both breast pumps are equally strong and efficient in milk expression. Spectra 1 vs. 2 – Size My best advice is to not go crazy buying a ton of one type of bottle. I would buy one bottle and try it. You don’t want to waste your money on bottles your baby may not take to or that you hate. I bought a ton of the Dr Brown’s and ended up not liking them (my baby did, however) but I regretted buying so many since I could not justify buying a different brand. My second baby refused all bottles and I spent a ton of money trying to figure that mess out (a whole other story). So start with one brand and go from there! What’s noteworthy, when you’re using Spectra 1 on battery power and the battery life is low, vacuum may be slightly weaker, in comparison to Spectra 2. Quiet & Long-Life Motor

While we know that breastfeeding carries many benefits for your child's development, research also shows that intermittent pumping can increase milk supply and help busy and working moms breastfeed for longer. But finding the perfect breast pump can be a struggle! I know, because I’ve had two kids in three years and every single time I’ve needed a breast pump, a Medela one has appeared. I recommend you to read my in-depth comparison of these two popular brands and their famous pumps: Medela Freestyle vs. Spectra S1 – Comparison for more details. If you have just had a baby and have decided to give the little human your milk, the chances are you will be going through your health insurance for a pump. This is a great all-rounder that offers electric and manual modes in the one pump. It’s no surprise to see it’s favoured by BabyCentre mums.

Pump Flange Adapter- allows you to pump with the Spectra motor using the Medela pump parts (flanges). The best adapter for this solution is This isn’t the cheapest pump on the market, and nor is it the most portable. One mum said: "It's a bit big to take around as it’s the size of a kettlebell!" When you are in let-down mode, there will be a three-wave (some people refer it as ‘bacon’) icon displayed in the top-left corner of the screen.