Community› The Bump Month Clubs› January 2021 Moms
January 2021 Moms
New Discussion

Product Spotlight: Breast pumps and accessories

whitealbum29whitealbum29 member
in January 2021 Moms
This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to refer back. In this thread we're discussing breast pumps and accessories. 

Please use the prompts below to try to share as much relevant info as you can in a format that is easy for those reading to navigate and respond to.

For S+TMs: 

  • Individual (e.g., lifestyle) factors that might influence your choice:
  • Favorite breast pump:
  • Link/picture:
  • Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
  • What you like and don't like about it:
  • Is there a breast pump you don't have but are considering? Why?:
  • Is there a breast pump you've tried that you absolutely hate? Why?: 
  • Additional thoughts on pumps?:


For FTMs:

  • Breast pump you're interested in:
  • Link/picture:
  • Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
  • Any questions for S+TMs?:


To view past Product Spotlights or the upcoming schedule, see

here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P3okZOAvhVpv0_H6D-T4bKxzmuB2ik7mDbbkQARJeNY/edit#gid=0

Report Reply to Post

Re: Product Spotlight: Breast pumps and accessories

  • jumpy57jumpy57 member
    spectra S2
    This was my first pump and I thought it worked awesome. Used it 3x a day at work. The settings were customizable and easy to understand. I'm not sure if this is still true, but the couple times I forgot parts I had to go home to get them because they weren't sold in stores. This was my main pump for DD1, and eventually I went back to it for DD2. It always worked well and my guess is if I turned it on now it would still be working great. 

    spectra s9
    I got this with DD2 and while it was so small and portable and awesome it wasn't as powerful as the S2. If you only need a pump for when out and about here and there then yes this one is great, but if you need a work horse I would get something else.

    medela harmony hand pump
    This little thing saved my butt a few times (see me forgetting parts) and is sold in most target/walgreens etc. It works wonderfully and can fit if your purse for a night out. I ended up with one I always kept at work and one at home/travel.

    haaka
    This is not an actual pump! This suctions onto your boob that you are not nursing/pumping and catches letdown (which during my first pregnancy was just soaked up with a towel and wasted). The amount you get will vary person to person but I usually got an ounce at a time to stash away. Eventually you wont notice leaking as much and won't need this but it sure was great in the beginning of nursing.

    ***At some point you may notice your pump isn't as effective as usual, you may need to buy new valves, this is normal and not something I was aware of the first time around

    ***Check to see what kind of pump your insurance company will cover, they all work a little different and ordering is a little different too.
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • whitealbum29whitealbum29 member
    @jumpy57 I read this and impulsively signed to get the Spectra S2 through my insurance! (I think it's covered.) I'm definitely curious about the Willow and other hands-free ones that you just put in your bra but I don't think they're covered. I want to get the haaka too!
    Report Reply
  • aels12aels12 member
    I have had the Spectra s1 for both previous babies and it’s worked great. Since I still have both of those pumps and they still work I’m going to try either the willow or the Elvie this time to have a more mobile option. I thought it was annoying to pump in the car while driving with the flanges sticking out. It would be nice to be able to walk the dogs or something while pumping too to save time. I’m in a willow vs Elvie Facebook group and so far it’s helped me 0% decide between the two. So many people just say it depends on the person which one you will respond to better. If anyone has tried either and has any info I would love to hear more!
    Report Reply
  • jumpy57jumpy57 member
    @whitealbum29 yay! One thing checked off the list 👍
    Report Reply
  • briemobriemo member
    I also did a bunch of research and chose the spectra s2 via my insurance 👏🏼👏🏼
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"