I’d recommend a Spectra. I’ve got an S2 and an S9, which is portable. The S2 is my primary unit, and I have a “pumping station” set up on the couch, while the S9 is the emergency unit for when I desperately need to get something done. Both are great for different reasons, but the S2 is more effective as it gives more control over cycle speed and vacuum power.
r/workingmomsu/KookyKrista· Dec 2021· ⬆ 3👍 Recommends
Thread: "Best Pump for Working Moms"
My first baby I got a Spectra S1 and I still use it for my second baby. I keep the pump and all the parts at work since I otherwise put baby to breast at home. Since I’m going to the “mom room” to sit and pump anyways, I don’t mind dealing with the hands-free bra and all the flanges, etc. Since this was my only pump for the first baby, I did have to remember to haul it home on weekends or if I knew I’d be out that evening. Since I was eligible for another pump for my second pregnancy, I ordered the Spectra S9 and treated myself to the cups from Legendairy. I keep this one at home for the random times I need to pump (out running errands, baby feeling sick and not nursing much, etc.). I love that I can pop the cups into my regular bra and the pump in my back pocket and move around, wrangle the toddler, even drive! This will also be my go-to if I need to travel for work (but in that case I’d probably also bring along the regular flanges). I find the S1 and S9 pumps pretty equivalent when used with the flanges. The cups are a little annoying to clean and maybe have a little less output? That’s why I like using the flanges for my thrice-daily work pumps and keep the cups for the one-offs when I really need that convenience in the moment.
r/workingmomsu/littleflashingzero· Dec 2021· ⬆ 3👎 Complains
Thread: "Best Pump for Working Moms"
I had the Spectra S2 the majority of the time with my first. The S9 was my original pump but it doesn't work for a full time working mom and the motor wore out; Spectra gave me the S2 for free - their customer service was great. I used a Medela for a bit while I waited for the S2 to ship and it sucked and hurt and I hated it. Now I have the S1 (battery) and it's awesome. Everything I liked with the other Spectra but more portable. I am able to pump A LOT with the Spectra. I can easily fill 5oz bags if I'm pumping in the morning. Less throughout the day but still getting a very healthy amount. I use the simple wishes pumping bra and I'm able to be hands free while pumping. I don't see how something like the Elvie would fit into my shirt or bra - not much extra room there! I definitely wouldn't walk around pumping anyway. I opted not to get the portable ones because of being worried about output and getting clogs if it wasn't efficiently removing. Also, I like how available Spectra pump parts are if you need them urgently, parts can need replacing on short notice. Like for example I broke the backflow protector and was able to drive over to buy buy baby and get another one the same day. BF my first until 13 months! Was able to stop pumping at work around 9 months or so due to having such a big milk stash.
Personally I use spectra S9 with the medela cups (I just cut the little plastic off) and I love it. I had the willow go, momcozy s9, Elvie, and the spectra collection cups and I like this medela set up the best.
25 minutes?!?! Maybe that’s why. I spend 8 minutes on my spectra and can get 4-5 ounces lol
r/ExclusivelyPumpingu/momof7_1986· Feb 2025· ⬆ 2😐 Mixed
Thread: "What are the best Wearable pumps?!"
I love my Eufy and was using it 98% of the time until I got the motif aura glow. Now I alternate between the glow and the eufy. Out of all my wearables, the Eufy is still my absolute favorite. I really like the aura glow as well because I can use the regular pump settings and then the cluster feeding setting right after, and the replacement cups are super affordable. So I use my eufy for regular pumps and my aura glow for power pumps. For reference, I have momcozy m5s, s12 pros, mobile styles (I do not like momcozy but kept giving them chances). I have 2 sets of willow gos, zommee fit wearables, lanisoh discreet duos, 2 sets of eufy S1 pros, baby buddha 2.0, pumpables Genie Advanced, Spectra S1, S2, S9. Probably some more since I have a pump buying problem lol but I just can't think right this moment. I also have elvie stride cups, momcozy v1 cups, baby buddha cups, legendairy cups, caracups, medela cups for my pumps that use tube's but I just don't use them. I use my eufy pumps 70% of them time now, and my aura glow pumps 30% of the time. If I had to rank my wearables: Eufy S1 Motif aura glow Lanisoh discreet duo Willow go Momcozy mobile style Momcozy m5s Momcozy s12 pros Zommee fit (absolute worst ones) If I had to rate my other pumps: Pumpables Genie Advanced Baby buddha 2.0 Spectra S1 Spectra s2 Spectra S9 If I had to rate my collection cups: Medela Momcozy v1 Caracups Elvie stride Baby buddha Legendairy cups
r/HumansPumpingMilku/jswllms93· Feb 2024· ⬆ 2👍 Recommends
Thread: "First Time Mom Choosing A Breast Pump!"
Unpopular opinion I love my spectra s9. It’s so portable and charge lasts a long time. It’s only downside is it’s not quiet. It’s my primary pump and has been for 7 months. Still going great!
r/HumansPumpingMilku/youknowthatswhatsup· Mar 2025· ⬆ 2👍 Recommends
Thread: "Best breast pump"
If you’re looking for something more portable the Spectra 9 was what I used when I wasn’t using the S2. I was able to get the same output using the 9 and it’s so compact.
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I’d recommend a Spectra. I’ve got an S2 and an S9, which is portable. The S2 is my primary unit, and I have a “pumping station” set up on the couch, while the S9 is the emergency unit for when I desperately need to get something done. Both are great for different reasons, but the S2 is more effective as it gives more control over cycle speed and vacuum power.
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My first baby I got a Spectra S1 and I still use it for my second baby. I keep the pump and all the parts at work since I otherwise put baby to breast at home. Since I’m going to the “mom room” to sit and pump anyways, I don’t mind dealing with the hands-free bra and all the flanges, etc. Since this was my only pump for the first baby, I did have to remember to haul it home on weekends or if I knew I’d be out that evening. Since I was eligible for another pump for my second pregnancy, I ordered the Spectra S9 and treated myself to the cups from Legendairy. I keep this one at home for the random times I need to pump (out running errands, baby feeling sick and not nursing much, etc.). I love that I can pop the cups into my regular bra and the pump in my back pocket and move around, wrangle the toddler, even drive! This will also be my go-to if I need to travel for work (but in that case I’d probably also bring along the regular flanges). I find the S1 and S9 pumps pretty equivalent when used with the flanges. The cups are a little annoying to clean and maybe have a little less output? That’s why I like using the flanges for my thrice-daily work pumps and keep the cups for the one-offs when I really need that convenience in the moment.
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I had the Spectra S2 the majority of the time with my first. The S9 was my original pump but it doesn't work for a full time working mom and the motor wore out; Spectra gave me the S2 for free - their customer service was great. I used a Medela for a bit while I waited for the S2 to ship and it sucked and hurt and I hated it. Now I have the S1 (battery) and it's awesome. Everything I liked with the other Spectra but more portable. I am able to pump A LOT with the Spectra. I can easily fill 5oz bags if I'm pumping in the morning. Less throughout the day but still getting a very healthy amount. I use the simple wishes pumping bra and I'm able to be hands free while pumping. I don't see how something like the Elvie would fit into my shirt or bra - not much extra room there! I definitely wouldn't walk around pumping anyway. I opted not to get the portable ones because of being worried about output and getting clogs if it wasn't efficiently removing. Also, I like how available Spectra pump parts are if you need them urgently, parts can need replacing on short notice. Like for example I broke the backflow protector and was able to drive over to buy buy baby and get another one the same day. BF my first until 13 months! Was able to stop pumping at work around 9 months or so due to having such a big milk stash.
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Personally I use spectra S9 with the medela cups (I just cut the little plastic off) and I love it. I had the willow go, momcozy s9, Elvie, and the spectra collection cups and I like this medela set up the best.
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25 minutes?!?! Maybe that’s why. I spend 8 minutes on my spectra and can get 4-5 ounces lol
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I love my Eufy and was using it 98% of the time until I got the motif aura glow. Now I alternate between the glow and the eufy. Out of all my wearables, the Eufy is still my absolute favorite. I really like the aura glow as well because I can use the regular pump settings and then the cluster feeding setting right after, and the replacement cups are super affordable. So I use my eufy for regular pumps and my aura glow for power pumps. For reference, I have momcozy m5s, s12 pros, mobile styles (I do not like momcozy but kept giving them chances). I have 2 sets of willow gos, zommee fit wearables, lanisoh discreet duos, 2 sets of eufy S1 pros, baby buddha 2.0, pumpables Genie Advanced, Spectra S1, S2, S9. Probably some more since I have a pump buying problem lol but I just can't think right this moment. I also have elvie stride cups, momcozy v1 cups, baby buddha cups, legendairy cups, caracups, medela cups for my pumps that use tube's but I just don't use them. I use my eufy pumps 70% of them time now, and my aura glow pumps 30% of the time. If I had to rank my wearables: Eufy S1 Motif aura glow Lanisoh discreet duo Willow go Momcozy mobile style Momcozy m5s Momcozy s12 pros Zommee fit (absolute worst ones) If I had to rate my other pumps: Pumpables Genie Advanced Baby buddha 2.0 Spectra S1 Spectra s2 Spectra S9 If I had to rate my collection cups: Medela Momcozy v1 Caracups Elvie stride Baby buddha Legendairy cups
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Unpopular opinion I love my spectra s9. It’s so portable and charge lasts a long time. It’s only downside is it’s not quiet. It’s my primary pump and has been for 7 months. Still going great!
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If you’re looking for something more portable the Spectra 9 was what I used when I wasn’t using the S2. I was able to get the same output using the 9 and it’s so compact.