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

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Another plus point raised by BabyCentre mums is that it feels different to other pumps and doesn’t hurt, with some women finding the suction from other pumps a bit uncomfortable. Choosing the best Spectra breast pump for your needs will make the pumping session easier and more convenient. In most cases, breast pumps that claim to be hospital grade, are designed for multiple users thanks to enclosed system that prevents contamination.

Speaking of battery, this breast pump is super portable and has a battery that lasts for up to 3-4 pumping sessions (about 30 minutes each)! If you’re prepared to part with a fair amount of cash for a really great pump, then this one may be for you. Also, we were surprised to see how impressively quiet it is, which helps when trying to be discreet at home or in the workplace. The S1 is the portable unit that has a rechargeable battery and that is the answer you will get if you asked Spectra directly.The Spectra S2 does not have a rechargeable battery (both the Sonata and Freestyle do) and the Medela Pump in Style runs off disposable batteries, so that is something to consider when choosing a pump. It’s pretty quiet until you get to the higher end of the vacuum cycles, and then it does get a bit louder, but it doesn’t wake my partner!

This makes it ideal for c-section recovery and moms who like to adopt a specific position to help themselves relax enough to effectively pump. The massage insert can help cushion and make pumping more comfortable but it is definitely not needed. To find the best breast pumps of the year, we got together a group of new moms who were currently breastfeeding.What distinguishes Spectra S1 Plus and Spectra S2 Plus from many other electric breast pumps, it the closed system. During this phase you cannot change the speed, but you can adjust the suction strength (from 1 to 5). In our experience, most budget breast pumps are simply not worth the risk of discomfort and inefficiency. All of our pumps are closed- system, to prevent milk backflow, making it safe and hygienic for you and your baby.

This incredible result means that you’ll be able to use this breast pump with more than one child and that makes Spectra a fantastic investment. Thank you for your comment and let me know if you have any questions about any other brands that I can help you with! Her biggest praise for the Swing Maxi was how powerful and effective it was at stimulating letdown and expressing milk, even when operating on battery.

With rechargeable battery, Spectra S1 can be used for pumping on-the-go, when you’re at work, on a road trip, or even on an airplane.

But with the effectiveness issues and battery limitations, we can't justify putting it higher on our list. Nobody likes the idea of unintentionally serving their baby a bottle full of bacteria or mold along with their breast milk. The pump starts at the highest speed with the lowest suction to help stimulate letdown, like the stimulation mode seen in most other pumps.This 2-minute pattern is optimal for many women, but you might find that you need more or less time in a stimulation phase before switching to expression. If you’ll only be expressing at home, a larger more static machine may work fine, but if you’re going to be out and about then you may need a smaller device that you can put in your bag. The best thing about Spectra S1 and S2 is that these breast pumps have probably the longest expected life – 1500 motor hours.