https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 13:04:00 +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>