https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:24:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cimilre-s3-versus-aldo-calypso-pump#post-2787254 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:56:09 +0000 PawPrints 2787254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just checked with my insurance and a local medical equipment provider, and my choices for a pump are (along with my notes from conversation with the provider rep):<br /> -Cimilre S3 (Newest on the market, very popular. Comes with tote and cooler. Built in light, timer, preset options for letdown/suction you can customize. Digital display. Closed system. Similar to Spectra. No battery pack option.)<br /> -Aldo Calypso (Fully customizable; no preset option for suction/letdown. Have to program it but can fully adjust speed/suction with arrows. Closed system. Can put batteries in it.)<br /> -Medela PISA </p> <p>Anyone have experience with the Cimilre S3 or Aldo Calypso? They both look pretty slick, but I'm not seeing a lot of reviews. The Cimilre in particular seems to have barely any US users, though the woman at the pump store I spoke with said it's becoming very popular. </p> <p>I have two PISAs from pumping for DD a couple years ago, which I can still use, along with battery packs so I'm not worried about mobility. </p> <p>For all of these I'd be responsible for around $40-50 which we'd be able to pay for with the HSA card (so like monopoly money as far as I'm concerned) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447713 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:13:18 +0000 sailgrl18 2447713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownepiano: These ones apparently work. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/MAM-Bottle-Green-2-Count-designs/dp/B00DYOQJV8/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1454522565&#038;sr=1-6&#038;keywords=mam+bottles" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/MAM-Bottle-Green-2-Count-designs/dp/B00DYOQJV8/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1454522565&#038;sr=1-6&#038;keywords=mam+bottles</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447702 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:04:58 +0000 brownepiano 2447702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sailgrl18: The Ameda was designed the same way. I just never figured out what to do when I filled the bottle but was still having a let down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447698 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:03:26 +0000 sailgrl18 2447698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownepiano: There is a back flow protector either way so you won't get milk in your tubes if you overflow like you would with a Medela </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447694 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:00:05 +0000 brownepiano 2447694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I can't do a Medela hack because I had an Ameda, and I wasn't impressed. I used Tommee Tippee bottles, but from what I'm reading those won't fit even though they are wide mouthed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447687 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:58:32 +0000 brownepiano 2447687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sailgrl18: Thanks for checking. I think the Avent bottles held 7-8 which wasn't enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447559 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:24:30 +0000 peachykeen 2447559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with previous posters that S2 is awesome . I also hacked mine to work with Medela parts like @JenGirl: . We have a Medela Lactina hospital-grade at work and I still always got more milk out of my Spectra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447091 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:50 +0000 tofuwad 2447091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the S1 and I love it but I've never used any other pumps. And it's very quiet. I frequently use it with my daughter and husband asleep right next to me. The bottles hold about 6oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2447089 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:49:14 +0000 JenGirl 2447089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Spectra and I love it! Comfy and quiet and strong. I paid extra to upgrade to the S1 with a battery and that has been very convenient. I immediately hacked mine to work with Medela parts because I use a Symphony at work. I use this hands free bra and I love it too!<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LactaMed-Simplicity-Hands-Free-Pumping/dp/B00GDJRQPY" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/LactaMed-Simplicity-Hands-Free-Pumping/dp/B00GDJRQPY</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2446865 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:04:20 +0000 sailgrl18 2446865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownepiano: The bottles hold 6oz each or 160ml. I did read that you can attach different bottles like the MAM ones to increase the size </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2446532 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:28:07 +0000 AMommyThang 2446532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got mine in the mail awhile back, but I watched alot of youtube reviews on it from other mothers and they were all great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2446495 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:08:14 +0000 creativemomma15 2446495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownepiano: I just ordered a Spectra S2 also! I'm hoping it's just as good as it sounds but I do still have my Medela if I need it. We will see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2446489 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:05:16 +0000 sailgrl18 2446489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine just arrived in the mail today so I can answer some of the questions when I get home from work. I had a Hygeia last time and both are considered hospital grade. The Spectra is supposed to be quieter. I had a simple wishes bra last time but this time I ordered a dairy fairy one. I went to the Yummy Mummy store in Manhattan and both the Hygeia and Spectra were viewed most powerful by the staff. Their parts are more difficult to obtain than the Medelas though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2446473 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:51:27 +0000 brownepiano 2446473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping. </p> <p>Anyone use the Spectra? Can you tell me how much the standard bottles hold? I've looked online and can't really tell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2445477 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:55:24 +0000 sunny 2445477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I am thinking I will also order the Spectra S2 this time. I had the Medela PISA last time but the lactation consultant I spoke to recommended the Spectra S2 for this baby. </p> <p>I used the Simple Wishes hands free pumping bra last time and will use it this time too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s2#post-2445434 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 20:23:59 +0000 brownepiano 2445434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read the reviews and other posts on the Spectra S2, but I wanted to start a new thread. I can get a new pump through my insurance and my Ameda one limped through to the end so this time I'm looking at the Spectra S2 this time. </p> <p>Anyone have it? Do you like it?<br /> How much do the bottles that come with it hold? (I had problems overfilling the Ameda bottles!)<br /> Do you use it with a hands-free bra or have a suggestion about one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969609 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:52:27 +0000 AmandaB8 1969609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hygeia and Spectra are closed system pumps - so there's no dangers of mold or any kind of contamination. Buying those used is a bargain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969464 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:19:09 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1969464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh, so annoying!</p> <p>a lot of women are selling their brand new breastpumps on ebay for a fraction of the cost now! might want to try there first if you absolutely have to buy your own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969405 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:40:44 +0000 snowjewelz 1969405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is so annoying! How "universal" :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969358 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:11:04 +0000 cheert16 1969358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I am not opposed to buying a used one. I actually already have one from LO #1 when we were on a different insurance plan (and got it for $40.00 copay) I just thought I could get a second one for work- and since we pay for health insurance and the affordable health care act passed- I should be able to get one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969346 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:07:50 +0000 birdofafeather 1969346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: yeah, that's weird! i had a grandfathered plan and then it still changed january 1, 2013, so i was able to get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969340 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:05:22 +0000 LuLu Mom 1969340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: That's really annoying. I will say that I'm a part of some buy/sell baby groups and several women are posting their almost brand new Medela pumps for $50-75 bucks! Way less than paying full price, and you then would only need to replace the tubing/ect. I don't' know if you are against used, but I think it's okay as long as you replace all the parts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969334 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:03:31 +0000 sarac 1969334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is that seriously legal? Can some law person familiar with the issue chime in? How can that even be legal? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969310 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:56:41 +0000 avivoca 1969310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is so annoying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969305 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:55:19 +0000 cheert16 1969305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilteacherbee: Grrr it is so annoying!!! I just want a damn pump for work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969280 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:45:24 +0000 lilteacherbee 1969280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, that's exactly how mine is! And it's the state teachers insurance so a TON of women don't get their free pumps. So annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969278 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:45:08 +0000 autumnlove 1969278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww! Yeah, mine only covered a hand pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-insurance-wont-cover-a-breastpump#post-1969263 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:37:18 +0000 cheert16 1969263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Urg.... I am so annoyed. My stupid insurance wont cover a breast pump because they have an old "grandfathered" policy that doesn't make them susceptible to the affordable health care act! We didn't even join the policy till WAY after the affordable health care act went through..... I hate health insurance!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-mamas-what-is-your-favoritethe-best-breast-pump#post-1712616 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:16:47 +0000 lawbee11 1712616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Ameda Purely Yours that I got through insurance. No complaints...I really like it! 10.5 months and going strong EBF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-mamas-what-is-your-favoritethe-best-breast-pump#post-1712600 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:12:37 +0000 LatteLove 1712600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Emsmems: Thank you! That is what I was wondering. </p>