Spectra Dual Compact Portable Double Breast Pump

Just get one, they're all the same – I bought this while still in hospital as I got a little mastitis and to alleviate it I used a different branded hospital one and decided to buy this one (researched heavily beforehand). For context my sister had the S2 but it was too big, I wanted one small enough to bring with me if I exclusively pumped, but also gave me flexibility to sit on the… Read more

couch instead of a wall socket. This fit the task.

When in use I do find the portability handy, and can get several day out of it as I only pump occasionally, perhaps when I go back to work I will use it more but so far it has been worth the investment. Unfortunately you can't 'lie back' because of the way it catches milk but that's fine, I multitask and eat before bottling it up and passing to hubby so I can do something else. Seems silly, but if bub likes to sit and gorge for 30-40 min, for me a 10 min double pump is all I need to get back some time. Cleaning I just used a dishwasher and boil. If I plan to pump more than once a day I put the plastic parts in ziplock in the fridge till the next pump session. I liked knowing how much he was eating and to understand which was the slacker (if you know you know). I plan to pump when I'm back at work, if possible so it's good to understand what's happening.

I do think 'hospital grade' is a gimic and the important thing I was after was rechargeable, easy part replacement and dual pump to save time. I have only Medela to compare against and they both seem fine, both feel the same. I imagine they all do the same thing barring size, cost and fancy accessories.

In terms of use, it saves your last setting so no need to think about it, if your tossing up between portable and not, just go portable the battery is there for a day or two (if you exclusively pumped), it's cheaper, lighter. If you ask me, you need any special features, just bare in mind it does take time for milk to come in. This one was aesthetically pleasing but they are all the same in terms of function so just get one, any double pump brand will do, pretty sure they're all comparable in price, I liked this one at $299.

I would consider those ones that go in the bra, maybe if I was super desperate to pump in public spaces without the baby. But that has yet to happen in 6 months. I'm always with them and so I don't even bother with bottles unless I have to.