Spectra S1 Plus Hospital Grade Double Electric Breast Pump with Rechargeable Battery, Blue

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Deciding between Spectra S1 vs. S2 is an important decision, especially if you’re exclusively pumping or mixing breastfeeding and pumping. Choosing the best Spectra breast pump for your needs will make the pumping session easier and more convenient. In this article, I’ll discuss in great details how you should pump with your Spectra to maximize your pumping output. Thank you for the input, Hallie! And, yes, you are correct. There are off-brand car chargers and power cells that can make the Spectra S2 portable. I am glad it worked for you! Maymom is a good off-brand to buy. Using after market items can blow your pump, so being sure it is a reputable brand is important. Manual pumps can be put in your bag when you're on the go. They tend to be cheaper, too. But electric pumps can be charged, so you don’t need to lug around cables.

You can adjust the cycle length and vacuum strength, and automatically switch between letdown and expression modes. The S1 also comes with a light in the handle, if you’re pumping in the dark and don’t want to disturb your baby.

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Pumping should never hurt no matter what pump you use, but some pumps can be pretty strong even at the lower levels of suction. That generally is not a problem with Spectra pumps. 2. Features 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. All breast pumps, regardless of whether they are manual or automatic, will have a lot of parts that need to be cleaned. Some of these parts are large, like the breast shield and connectors. Some are small, like the valve and little rubber membranes. Some are easier to clean, like the breast shield, and some are harder, like the vacuum tubes. Most breast pumps ask for warm soapy water for cleanup between uses and also allow you to put the larger components into the dishwasher (air dry only). They also recommend daily sanitization of the parts in boiling water. So, there are a lot of parts, and cleanup is a bit of a pain regardless of which system you have. Medela offers a single-piece breast shield and connector which makes life a bit easier

Moms who are looking for a top-quality breast pump, that has excellent pumping power and is built to last will want to consider investing in the Spectra S1. While it is more expensive than some other pumps, if your medical insurance is willing to fit the bill, we would say go for it. On the other hand, in most cases the insurance covers Spectra S1 cost partially. This upgraded model has rechargeable battery that may not be covered by insurance and you may have to pay for it.This is the biggest difference between Spectra breast pumps. Spectra S1 has rechargeable battery, the Spectra S2 does not. I just had my first baby boy and it’s been 3 months now, and spectra products have been amazing help It will then switch to Expression mode, a deeper, slower pattern of suction which mimics how your baby nursesafter your milk has letdown.

Having a rechargeable battery makes life so much easier – especially if you’re exclusively pumping or will need to move around when you pump. Therefore, I’d highly recommend choosing the S1 if your budget allows. Can’t decide on which Spectra Breast Pump is right for you? Schedule a complimentary virtual consultation with one of our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants today! Rechargeable battery is what makes the Spectra S1 more expensive than S1 model. You can use this pump anywhere, without being chained to a power outlet. Which Spectra Model Is The Best?

You can stay at the same level through out expression mode, and once your milk run dry (not dripping anymore), switch to massage-mode again to get another let-down. Repeat. As I mentioned earlier there are two key differences between S1 and S2 pumps: built-in battery and price. There are also two minor differences in size and color. In contrast to S1 breast pump, Spectra S2 needs to be plugged into the electrical outlet. It works only with an AC adapter. Amazing service – I thought my pump was broken and the excellent lady at customer service offered to If your hand is aching doing breast massage, consider purchasing a tool such as Lavie Lactation Massager to encourage better milk flow. You can read my detailed review about Lavie massager here.