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

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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!

There are also two other, minor differences: Spectra S2 pump is slightly smaller and comes in pink, in contrast to S1 pump which is blue. Spectra S1 and S2 Breast Pumps – Similarities I wanted to follow up to this as I have found another battery option, well two actually. Both are compatible with the Spectra S2.

The best thing about Spectra S1 and S2 is that these breast pumps have probably the longest expected life – 1500 motor hours. In contrast to S1 breast pump, Spectra S2 needs to be plugged into the electrical outlet. It works only with an AC adapter. To find the best breast pumps of the year, we got together a group of new moms who were currently breastfeeding. Some already had a go-to breast pump, some hadn't tried one yet, and others were looking for something better. We had the moms try out the different versions, take a look at all the parts, try cleaning them, and give us their honest opinions. Some moms used pumps on a daily basis while at work or otherwise not with their baby, while others used breast pumps to increase milk supply after breastfeeding. From my experience, Spectra is very efficient in removing milk, but if you are like me, not wanting to waste any single drop, practicing hand-expression / manual pumping will still get you some extra milk (5-15 ml), not bad for some extra milk.

So, theSpectra S1 vs Spectra S2? Are they the same pump? Do they perform the same? Why is the S1 more expensive? Since you are just starting out to pump, you may want to start from lower suction setting to find the most comfortable setting for you. Your nipple may still be sensitive so always remember to increase the level slowly. Remember highest is not the best. If switching to expression mode is too painful, stay in let-down mode. This method works for some mamas with sensitive nipples.pumping session literally anytime and anywhere and its super easy to carry around. Do yourself a favour Cycle speed: 38. 42, 46, 50, 54 (this number simply means how many times suction is applied to your breast within one minute. E.g. 38 means in one minute the breast pump will apply suction to your breast 38 times. Note that if you are just starting to use Spectra, allow yourself to get accustomed to Spectra setting for a few days – a week. Don’t get easily frustrated when you don’t get the amount of milk that you want. Keep experimenting and keep learning =).

First is you must select the appropriately sized breast shields (these are also referred to as the breast flange sizes). Medela, for instance, manufactures 5 different breast shield sizes (aka flange sizes) to accommodate all women. In general, you need to make sure your nipple is centered in the shield and not rubbing the sides as it is pumped, your areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple) has space to move up and down as it is pumped, and your breast moves gently and rhythmically with the pumping, and feels comfortable during pumping. If any of these aren't correct, your breast shield may be too small, and it is likely that you will not get a good let-down. I just switched to the Spectra and I’m having the exact issue. I used to get 2 let downs and now just drips… After pulling together all their thoughts we conducted our own hands-on tests with each option, considering the following factors: automatic versus manual pumping, single versus dual pumping, BPA and phthalate content, portability, milk storage options, comfort (see our best nipple creams here), expression phases, safety, battery life, and of course, price! Automatic versus Manual You can increase / decrease suction if you feel you need to. Again, remember that you don’t need to use the highest suction to get max milk. Use the level that’s most comfortable for you. There’s no right and wrong here. It’s all about personal preference.The main concern is keeping the tubing dry and clean. “Dry Pumping” or running the pump for a minute or two after you are done pumping will help dry the tubing out. You will also need to sanitize the tubing often (by boiling) and replace it every so often. Proper cleaning and maintenance of the tubing will prevent mold and build up. Plus is worth the money. I almost believe that pumping is really painful until I used this amazing product.

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 article is going to give you a thorough comparison of Synergy Gold vs S1, but if you don’t feel like reading the whole thing, you can see our winner here: Breastfeeding comes with its own challenges and uncertainties, but the right breast pump will help you express that liquid gold comfortably, effectively, and efficiently!There is nothing worse than having an expensive pump with weak power and suction. Already slaves to the milk machine, a weak breast pump would have you tearing your hair out. With Spectra S1 Plus and S2 Plus you can control and adjust the Massage and Expression modes, as well as switch between these 2 phases mid-session. In this article, I’ll discuss in great details how you should pump with your Spectra to maximize your pumping output.