https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 30 May 2026 12:59:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s9-or-s2#post-2849993 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 08:05:23 +0000 lindseykaye 2849993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SupernovaJ: @MrsRoo: Thank you that's super helpful to hear from people who were happy with the S9. I think it's going to be high-quality enough for me AND the benefits of how compact it is for all the travel I will be doing outweigh the pro's of the S2.</p> <p>@Mrsbells: Thanks for the input on the bottle quality. I was thinking I might get narrow/wide neck adapters so that I can re-use my ameda bottles from my old pump set. </p> <p>@skiierchck99: Ah good tip! I might seek out an extra pump this way. I also checked my plan and I qualify for a new pump every calendar year.. not sure if that means Jan-Dec cycle, and if I might be able to get another one through insurance early next year or if it means I would qualify for another one next December... but might mean I can get both :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s9-or-s2#post-2849948 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:00:07 +0000 SupernovaJ 2849948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have experience with the S9 Advanced Plus and OMG I loved it, especially how slim and portable it was after using the huge and clunky Medela PISA with my first. On the other hand, I’ve heard great things about Spectra’s hospital grade pump (S2?) but that one wasn’t covered through my insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s9-or-s2#post-2849947 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:51:40 +0000 Mrsbells 2849947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only used the S2. I know some people really love it. I thought it was just ok. It is extremely quiet though. It doesnt come with any accessories like a pump bag, cooler bag etc and the markings on the bottle fade really quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s9-or-s2#post-2849856 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:54:55 +0000 MrsRoo 2849856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can’t speak to the S2, but my first pump was the Ameda purely yours and I got the S9 with my second. I initially though I’d use the Ameda at home and the s9 for work, but I ended up really liking the S9 and used it almost exclusively for the year that I was pumping. I figured if I needed more power I could use the Ameda, but the S9 was fine for my needs and my output. I also really liked how easy it was to travel with, and yes, it was much quieter. I had no regrets choosing a pump that was lighter and easier to travel with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s9-or-s2#post-2849836 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:10:53 +0000 skiierchck99 2849836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my S2 so I’d go with that. It’s a closed system so I got my free one but also bought a use don for $45 on eBay and then bought all new parts to go with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-s9-or-s2#post-2849833 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:51:08 +0000 lindseykaye 2849833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been reading some prior posts on the Spectra brand but wanted to see if anyone has experience with both the S9 and the S2 - or if anyone can weigh in on what they might pick in my situation to give me perspective and help me decide which way to go.</p> <p>Both the Spectra S9 and the S2 are covered by my insurance. I would need to pay a little extra for the S2 ($30) but I'm not too worried about that. I've been reading a ton and it seems like I'm stuck between the two options based on the below differences.<br /> For background, I travel for work pretty frequently (via air travel - about every 1.5 months) and would be doing so while breastfeeding, as well as probably bringing my pump back and forth to work daily. I have my pump from my last pregnancy I could use at home to avoid the daily back and forth but figured I would just bring everything to/from for consistency. I have both my own office and a mother's room available where I work. My last pump, which I was super happy with, was the Ameda Purely Yours - which has a closed system like the Spectra, was light weight, and had variable speed/suction options. This one isn't on the list for being covered or I might have just gotten another one - but I have heard so many great things about Spectra in the years since and due to my preference for a closed system that's where I'm looking now.</p> <p>S9 Pros - Super small, lightweight (0.5 lb). Rechargeable battery power option.<br /> S9 Cons - Does not have independently variable speed/suction. Slightly lower suction capacity (300 vs. 320 mmHg). Can't find reviews on how loud/quiet it is.</p> <p>S2 Pros - Has independently variable speed/suction. Slightly higher suction capacity. Apparently very quiet. Comes with a new pumping bag (but I do have a pump bag at home I could use).<br /> S2 Cons - Much heavier than the S9 or my pump from my last baby (2.5 lb vs. 0.5lb S9 and 1lb last pump).</p> <p>So, which would you choose? Anyone have experience with both? Will I regret choosing smaller/lighter/battery convenience for travel over the variable speed or slightly higher suction? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637614 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:37:17 +0000 birdofafeather 2637614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm kinda obsessed with my spectra! Quiet and efficient! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637484 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:18:01 +0000 pachamama 2637484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For #2 I am definitely getting the Spectra. Lots of mom I know have it and say it's better than Medela. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637412 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 04:10:29 +0000 MrsF 2637412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't like the freemie cups - mostly because I need to do a lot of massage, hand compression that get good output while pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637350 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:52:50 +0000 gotkimchi 2637350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I already had freemje cups so I hacked it to use with my spectra. I LOVE my freemie cups but I heard the pump isn't that great so I'd get spectra and just buy freemie cups </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637347 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:36:56 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2637347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The freemie I have is only able to be run on electric power, so if battery power is needed, it won't work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637324 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 18:10:33 +0000 Pollywog 2637324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My spectra is so quiet no one can hear when i pump on conference calls. And it is super effective </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637313 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:30:52 +0000 travellingbee 2637313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried my friends spectra and liked it a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637299 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 15:17:50 +0000 avivoca 2637299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning to get a Spectra. I don't really need a hands-free pump and I've heard good things about Spectra pumps, plus there is a store locally that carries spare parts for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yet-another-which-breast-pump-question#post-2637295 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 15:08:32 +0000 LAZB 2637295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I currently have two Medela PIS, so I thought I'd try something different this time. I was planning on going with the Spectra because I've seen that a lot of people really like them, but then I just saw my insurance will also cover the Freemie Hands Free Delux Pump. Which one would you go with? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-pumps-medela-adapter#post-2481958 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:43:52 +0000 tofuwad 2481958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually just bought some Medela membranes and they sort of fit on my blue Spectra valves but they're not perfect and this post just reminded me that I wanted to buy some Medela valves to see if that would help. So thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spectra-pumps-medela-adapter#post-2481908 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:56:42 +0000 lepamplemousse 2481908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure if this has been posted already but I just found an adapter from Maymom for the Spectra pump to use with Medela pump parts.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014O8AFB2?psc=1&#038;redirect=true&#038;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014O8AFB2?psc=1&#038;redirect=true&#038;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00</a></p> <p>Unfortunately the adapter isn't sold individually but I still thought it was worth it because the flanges fit Medela bottles.</p> <p>I previously had the Medela PISA and had a ton of flanges for Medela parts. I had hacked the Spectra to use with Medela parts but the tubing would fall out. </p>