https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 00:37:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727482 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:10:19 +0000 azjax 2727482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Spectra all the way! The customizable settings increased my output by 75% compared to the Medela PISA I started out with, which was crucial because I ending up EP'ing.</p> <p>Parts are available inexpensively from Nene supply on Amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727444 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:49:12 +0000 avivoca 2727444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: By bag, I meant the freezer bags lol. But I tote mine around in a random Thirty-One bag my mom gave me years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727439 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:46:35 +0000 Cole 2727439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am almost certain the freestyle and Pisa parts aren't interchangeable. I have a Pisa and pump into Dr Brown's glass bottles, you have to be a tiny bit more careful to make sure they are screwed on well and they are obviously heavier​ than any plastic options but it works. I just got a regular Dr Brown's bottle (plastic) and the package says it fits most pumps. My current plan is to get an S2 with this baby and keep it in the package so I can sell or donate it when I'm done, if I do need it though it's a closed system so someone else can still use it- but I sah and my pump needs are minimal. </p> <p>One other option is I've heard of some people having success paying for the upgrade between pumps, child you call a medical supply place and see if that's an option for you? I'd prefer to have two of the same if I was carrying stuff back and forth from work. It would be great to only have one type of parts and leave one pump in each place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727417 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:19:37 +0000 Rocker2014 2727417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Ameda (a purely yours) was terrible, I would not recommend it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727370 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:30:15 +0000 MrsBrewer 2727370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: oh boo! but yea, I don't mind putting it in a bag right away at all. I will just need to get a bag for it since the one offered by insurance doesn't come with a bag, boo! I'm assuming its the lowest/cheapest option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727368 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:28:00 +0000 avivoca 2727368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I use Playtex Nursers and I wasn't able to make it fit (womp womp). Oh well, I'm used to pumping into one bottle/bag and then transferring so it wasn't a big deal to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727366 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:25:49 +0000 MrsBrewer 2727366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I read that you can use Dr Brown bottles with it, because they are wide mouthed! I used those with DD, I wonder if I could use those with the pump. I ended up ordering the S2! So we will see how it is! If I like it more than my Freestyle maybe I'll switch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727365 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:25:29 +0000 Pollywog 2727365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spectra S2. I love it so much more than Medela. I find it quieter, more efficient, and easier to clean. It is the only pump that my coworkers can't hear on conference calls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727363 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:24:05 +0000 avivoca 2727363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I have the S2. It's pretty cool. Very quiet and I haven't had any trouble out of it. I love that I can use my Ameda parts without hacking anything. We do have a store where I can buy Spectra parts locally, but I like that I can use the 12 bottles and two sets of flanges that I have easily rather than getting an adapter (spectra parts are wide-mouth). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727360 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:19:48 +0000 peachykeen 2727360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't pumped in 2 years but I would definitely go with a Spectra. My S2 was magic compared to my PISA, but with baby #2 coming this summer I'm curious to hear if anyone has any experience with the Spectra 9. I'd initially heard it wasn't quite as powerful (due to the battery) but again, that was 2-3 years ago... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727357 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:14:07 +0000 MrsBrewer 2727357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: Yep, I plan on still probably using my Freestyle this time. But I have a ton of extra parts for it, so I really don't need anymore truthfully! I'm interested in the Spectra S2, that one has great reviews!</p> <p>@avivoca: Which Spectra do you have? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727350 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:10:30 +0000 avivoca 2727350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Spectra and I really like it. You can also sub Ameda parts or hack your Medela parts to fit it. I had an Ameda last time and I do not recommend it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727346 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:03:50 +0000 catlady 2727346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you like your old pump and plan to still use it, I'd get a Medela so you can use the same pump parts.</p> <p>That said, I had an old PISA but I chose a Spectra this time around and I really like it. I ended up just buying a second Spectra out of pocket to have as my backup at home instead of bothering with the PISA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727340 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:52:22 +0000 MrsBrewer 2727340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Nice! I wonder if the parts are interchangeable between the Freestyle and PISA? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727339 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:48:17 +0000 Smurfette 2727339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the PISA both times. That way I had an extra set of pump parts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-breast-pump-would-you-get-as-a-back-up#post-2727336 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:46:36 +0000 MrsBrewer 2727336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I already have a Medela Freestyle that I had from DD1 that still works great! I'm pregnant with #2, an I'm able to get another pump (yay!) but the Freestyle isn't an option. Here are my options...</p> <p>Medela PISA (no pump storage bag included)<br /> Ameda Purely Yours<br /> Freemie Freedom<br /> Hygeia Enjoye<br /> Spectra S2 Hospital Strength<br /> Spectra 9 Plus Advanced<br /> Tomy Quiet Expressions Plus</p> <p>I have no idea which to get! </p>