Baby Buddha 2.0

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

Baby Buddha 100%, it is hospital grade, stronger than the spectra (if you need it) and you can be completely mobile easily while using it. Babygearlab has a good recent review about it. Some people had issues with the strong suction on the 1.0 version, but I heard they fixed that with the 2.0!

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

I have the baby Buddha 2.0 and feel like the suction at its lowest level is still very strong compared to the spectra s1 pump. I’m glad I had the s1 in the beginning of my pumping journey as my nipples were very sensitive, and I don’t think I could have handled the baby Buddha. However, now I only use the baby Buddha to pump bc it allows me to move around more easily when I’m watching my mobile baby while pumping.

Thread: "Hands free breast pumps"

I hated it! There’s many pumps that are “portable” but not “wearable” like Baby Buddha and ones like that, where there is tubing but the pump itself is like a small remote, and for me, that was the best of both worlds - good suction and easy to move around with. When I was truly on the go, I preferred bringing a manual pump with me (the Medela Harmony) - that way I wasn’t at the whims of needing a ton of equipment or setup, I could just throw it in my purse.

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

Honestly, the baby Buddha is a hidden gem. I went with the Spectra S1 as my free insurance pump it works well and I like it. But then my company changed insurance providers so I could get a second free pump and I got the baby Buddha 2.0. Oh boy I LOVE it. It empties me so quickly and is much more portable than the spectra. It's super powerful. You gotta be careful or you'll hurt yourself.

Thread: "First Time Mom Choosing A Breast Pump!"

I have the s1 and baby Buddha. The baby Buddha is amazing

Thread: "Wearable Breast pumps"

I have a Baby Buddha with the express cups, and I really like it! I feel like it empties me as well as my Spectra. It’s compatible with almost any other cup attachment if a slimmer style appeals to you more!

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

I switch back and forth between the pink spectra and baby Buddha as my primary pumps and they both work the same for me. So if you want to not be attached to the wall and not pay any $ I would suggest the baby Buddha! I use it all around the house and in the car, it’s super easy to use basically any set of flanger or cups.

Thread: "What is everyone’s favorite pump these days?"

I got the Baby Buddha and LOVE that I can just hang the entire device from my neck and get a snack, use the bathroom etc. It feels plenty powerful, I've only turned the setting up to 2. I haven't tried the Spectra so not sure what the difference is, but it looks like it'd be annoying to move around since I often pump in different places in my house and want to get back to sleep asap so really appreciate that I can multitask while wearing it

Thread: "medela or spectra?"

I second this! I never tried a spectra, but hated my medela pump in style. The suction never worked well for me, I ended up using a baby Buddha for a majority of my pumping experience

Thread: "Your favourite breast pump for low supply"

Keep in mind the in bra types of hands free, for pretty much everyone, won't empty you and won't work well enough to use as your main pump! Baby Buddha is highly recommended in the exclusively pumping sub, and can be a main pump! Also be sure that you are using the correct flange size (measure after you have baby) as that can make a big difference with output.

Thread: "What is everyone’s favorite pump these days?"

I have a baby Buddha but I’m struggling with their flange sizes .. I managed to rig it with my spectra parts but I keep hearing how well it empties when you use the original baby buddha sizes but sadly I’m not experiencing that since they only make large nipple size flanges :/ even hacking their wearable pump parts doesn’t work too well for me .. it’s such a shame. They should definitely make smaller parts.

Thread: "Which hands free breast pump is your favorite?"

I just switched from spectra to baby Buddha. I’m loving the baby Buddha. If you move around the house a lot while pumping, the baby Buddha. I felt trapped to the spectra. The spectra is portable, but it’s a big thing to lug around. I couldn’t really move freely to fold clothes.

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

I too have both the S1 and the Buddha 2.0, I could only use my S1 for the first 3 months because the suction on the Buddha, even on the lowest setting, was too painful for me as a first time mom. Now that I can handle the suction strength, the S1 is still my preferred pump. But the Buddha is a great pump!! Since I have large breasts (42G pre-pregnancy), the Buddha is still a stationary pump because a good pumping bra for my size does not exist. Not even the kindred can support all the equipment plus the heaviness from engorgement and my milk. However, I’ve seen a few influencers with smaller breasts wear their Buddha with ease. If you have a registry or the budget, I would recommend adding a wearable pump (with cups) to help with MOTN pumps so you can sleep while it does its thing. Those pumps also come in handy when you’re out of the house for longer stretches of time or just need something more discreet. A friend gifted one to me and it’s been a lifesaver.

Thread: "Best Breast Pumps Available In Canada for First Time Mom [NL]"

I am a FTM due in January, but I have heard amazing things about the Baby Buddha 2.0!

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

Not really. It can last for all my pumps for the day. As it empties really quickly, you wouldn’t need long pumps. 15-20 min max. 5-6 pumps for the day shouldn’t be an issue

Thread: "Be straight up- what’s the BEST wearable ?"

You're going to get a bunch of different answers because it varies from person to person! Most people here love the Baby Buddha, but it just didn't work well for me. I love my MomCozy M9, but have seen lots of people say they hate MomCozy. Unfortunately, you'll just have to try something and go from there. On the breast size concern, my size is currently 38O and that hasn't caused any problems for me for pumping. Other than finding pumping and nursing bras in the right size!

Thread: "Help, Is Wearable Pump Bra Worth It for Low Supply?"

I’m a low supplier and I wish I would have gotten a wearable sooner. I just got the Eufy S1 and I’m getting the same output (or very close) to what I get using the baby Buddha. Some days I’m only able to use a wearable and it’s been sooo great for my metal health too. I’m even able to pump more frequently bc it’s so much easier. I still try to use the baby Buddha at least 3 times a day. And I’ve actually seen an increase in my supply bc I’m pumping more often! I’ve also found it helpful to buy a breastmilk cooler bag on Amazon to take around the house with me. And use the fridge method for my pump parts. I’m pretty much nap trapped all day so this has helped not miss pump sessions

Thread: "First Time Mom Choosing A Breast Pump!"

Third the spectra! Make sure you get appropriate flanges!

Thread: "Current breast pump recommendations!"

I have the Baby Bhudda 2.0 which is very similar and also love it! Also, I use it with the freemie collection cups which I got for free thru insurance (via Aeroflow) so it is super hands free and portable just like the traditional hands free ones, but the strong suction of a regular pump.

Thread: "Hospital Grade Breast Pump"

I’m curious which pump you decided to go with! One thing I’d recommend is checking with your insurance company first. That’s actually how I got my last pump, and it saved me from having to pay out of pocket. For me, the Baby Buddha has been the best fit. I’ve got 4 kids, and I love that I’m not stuck in one place like I used to be with the bigger, bulkier pumps. It’s small but powerful, and being able to move around while pumping has made such a difference for me. I know how overwhelming it feels when you’re trying to figure out supply and pumps at the same time.

Thread: "Hands free breast pumps"

Yep - BB brand cups using the 2.0. I usually got .5oz per 20min pump when I usually got about 2oz. I don't respond well to pumps, but the same thing happened with the Cara cups and my Spectra. My Spectra s2, Baby Buddha, and Zomee Z2 all yielded about the same amount. I get a little more with the Zomee Z2 over all of them (10-15mL more) due to the 2-cycle suction pattern option.

Thread: "Completely overwhelmed with which pump to choose..."

I have the spectra s1+, OG baby buddha, baby buddha 2.0, and the eufy s1 pros. Get the buddha

Thread: "Completely overwhelmed with which pump to choose..."

Baby Buddha 2.0 for sure. It’s a powerful pump so can be your main/primary pump but it’s also very portable. Saves you having to buy a wall pump AND a portable/wearable pump. Like others have said, it’s also very easily hackable so you can use other pump parts with it (e.g cups). I use the spectra pump parts with it, as I prefer the feel and get a better let down. Totally agree with others that you should watch some lactation consultant content online. “Genuine Lactation” on YouTube go into a lot of really interesting details, reviews and comparisons on pumps. Also a lot of information on how to hack the baby Buddha pump.

Thread: "Choosing between Elvie and Willow Go — any advice?"

I wasn't a big fan of either. I currently use the momcozy mobile style, but they also have the mobile flow that reminds me of an elvie style. I get decent output with the mobile style. However, I did order the new eufy pump ( it shows it'll deliver tomorrow!!!) with heated cups and a charging case, so I'm not sure which one I'll like best. I don't use wearables as my primary as I have the baby buddha 2.0 and love it but wearables give me a chance to pump when I otherwise wouldn't be able to as a mom of 7 and always busy.

Thread: "Current breast pump recommendations!"

I've used the blue spectra, baby buddha original, pumpables genie advanced, and currently pregnant/getting the baby buddha 2.0 (so no actual feedback on that one yet). I've loved them all! Got the most milk out of my baby buddha quickly so hoping the 2.0 is an improvement on that long pull, I really loved the PGA though it was like a tiny version of the spectra really almost identical. I feel like I got slightly less milk with that one but it was still enough, the baby buddha original just put me a bit into over producer territory but nothing crazy. One big caveat though is that there are wearables with regular flanges (like spectra flanges) and then wearable collection cups (like the elvie stride). Anything with the collection cups should not be a primary pump, they just cannot get the milk out the same and almost everyone has supply issues if they try this route. The great thing about the baby buddha or the PGA is that you can use basically any flanges/cups with them, I used my spectra flanges/parts because that's what I was used to and I liked them. But you could totally do that most of the time and then purchase some collection cups like legendairy milk collection cups for example and use those occasionally when you need to be really mobile where people don't even see the cups, so it just gives you more options. Because either way you can walk around while pumping.

Thread: "What’s your favorite wearable pump?"

I use this with legendairy cups and it does well. I was thinking of trying the M9 though. Just trying to figure out if I should really spend more money on pump stuff though 🤣

Thread: "Breast Pumps, the good, the bad, and the ugly?"

I loved my Baby Buddha. I used it as my primary pump. I got as much milk as from my Spectra — and it’s so much more compact and portable.

Thread: "Breast Pumps, the good, the bad, and the ugly?"

I have the spectra s1, Willow, and baby Buddha. All for baby 1. Now on baby 2. Love love love the baby Buddha. Exclusively use it. I have the legendairy milk collection cups. Also love using a manual pump for quick lil pumps here and there. Absolute life saver. Shouting out the boon trove and haakaa as well!

Thread: "What are the best Wearable pumps?!"

Fellow Canadian elastic nipple mama here - when you say Bellababy, which model do you use? I have the Momcozy M5 and Medela freestyle flex but am looking for another pump to add to my arsenal

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

I have a spectra and wish I'd gotten a buddha2.0 because I hate carrying that big bowling ball around with me. Makes it even harder to do literally anything.

Thread: "Which breast pump should I get?"

Baby Buddha 2.0 or the cimilre s7! I say this as a spectra owner. I never teach for my spectra and use my baby Buddha as my main

Thread: "Best wearable breast pump"

The only one that’s portable and strong enough to establish supply is baby Buddha 2.0. It’s not technically a wearable bc there’s tubes but if you get cups with it it is very portable. Like the size of an iPhone instead of a bowling ball like the other primary pumps.

Thread: "Any wearable breast pump in budget?"

Almost done with my second ep journey. My at home pump the first couple months is a synergy gold and then i go to spectra cups or regular flanges and bottles with a pumpables genie advanced or baby Buddha. Wearables were very uncomfortable for me due to all the extra weight in my bra. I’ve exclusively used my pumpables genie for a few months now & it works wonderfully still.

Thread: "Which are ur fave portable breast pump???"

I had the Spectra S1 at my office and the Baby Buddha with Legendairy Milk Cups for the car. This combo worked great for me, and I was able to get about the same amount through either setup.

Thread: "Best Breast Pumps Available In Canada for First Time Mom [NL]"

I have the original Baby Buddha and I highly recommend it! I also have the wearable Momcozy one and it's ok for on the go or when I want to be hands-free, but I find it takes much longer.

Thread: "Breast Pumps, the good, the bad, and the ugly?"

Highly depends on your intended use. Occasional bottle for a babysitter kind after establishing breastfeeding, you can get away with a hand pump. Need help initiating milk supply because baby won’t latch well or wrong drain you. You needs something like a spectra or Medela Symphony. Spectra is only available in the US btw. Need convenience, wearables are great but many lack power. You don’t want to count on them to maintain a supply. I started with a rented Medela symphony. Ended up buying the baby buddha. I like the pump but don’t like the parts. I used a hack and i use my Symphony parts with the baby buddha pump.

Thread: "Best breast pump"

i love my zomee z2 it’s very similar to my baby buddha which is my primary pump.