I've mentioned the Weespring Parent Panel before, and I'm happy to post my latest goodie to test!
I received the Philips Avent Single Electric Breast Pump free thanks to Weespring to try out and share my review. Now, I'm exclusively breastfeeding Loki, who just turned 6 months last week. He's 20 lbs and 27.5 inches, top of the charts, so my boobymilk is doing something right for him! At home, I have a Spectra S2 that I use. In my work bag, I have my old Medela Pump in Style (leftover from my 11 months nursing Odin...but it's still my favorite 🙊).
I always the best output with Medela. I've had the most practice with it obviously, but I can easily pump 4-5 ounces in less than 10 minutes (that's all the time I get for two of my breaks at work). Spectra, I can get 3-4 ounces but it takes closer to 15 minutes. It has so many different settings options that I'm sure I could find the right one, but the truth is...at home, there's no point. Loki is either on the boob, or he's not hungry.
So now I've been able to try out a third pump, my first single electric, but I typically only pump one side at a time anyway (he only nurses one side at a time). I had high hopes for this bad boy! It's small, lightweight, and can even have four AA batteries plugged into it for on-the-go pumping!! None of those descriptions match my Medela or Spectra!
So I get everything washed up, then try putting this bad boy together. Ok, that's the first tricky part. A lot more pieces than either of my other pumps. Cushioning pads (it comes with two!), there was a cap (that's actually to put in the bottle when done pumping, but it looked like a different part in the black and white instructions). Took me longer to get the pump assembled than I normally spend pumping. Not good for work, where time is extremely limited, so can't take it to work. Ok, finally put together. Read the instructions to figure out what setting I should put it on.
It automatically starts in a "letdown" mode, much like the Medela. Awesome! That's my preferred mode on Medela because it gulps fast and strong like how my son eats! Plus, efficiency, let's face it. I can get more milk out quickly that way! Other than the "letdown" mode, it has three settings, indicated by flower-looking symbols 🌸 there's light, which is just that...a very light, slow sucking. Medium...but still slow sucking. And then hard...but again, still slow. This was my biggest disappointment with the pump. I spent over 20 minutes pumping between the letdown mode and the hardest setting, and got the bottle on the left...2.5 ounces. Showing on the right, a bottle from a few nights ago pumped around 15 minutes with my Spectra, 3.5 ounces.
Now, I will add that there is one MAJOR feature that won me over. Because of this pump's setup, I'm actually able to set back and relax while pumping, not have to lean forward and sit up straight so the milk doesn't slosh out. This makes the extra few minutes at home pumping A LOT more enjoyable!!
My overall opinion of the pump is fair. Every woman and every body is different. If you prefer a more gentle pump, then this pump is definitely for you! If you're like me and prefer something a bit more efficient and stronger force, it's not the best match. If you're someone on the go a lot, this pump would also be a great match for you! With the Medela, I had to purchase a separate charger to use in my car. My Spectra has the same option (although there is the S1 which comes with the battery-used option).
Amazon sells the pump, it's currently $133.05 if you would like to purchase it (no pressure, I don't get any compensation either way 😉).
I received the Philips Avent Single Electric Breast Pump free thanks to Weespring to try out and share my review. Now, I'm exclusively breastfeeding Loki, who just turned 6 months last week. He's 20 lbs and 27.5 inches, top of the charts, so my boobymilk is doing something right for him! At home, I have a Spectra S2 that I use. In my work bag, I have my old Medela Pump in Style (leftover from my 11 months nursing Odin...but it's still my favorite 🙊).
I always the best output with Medela. I've had the most practice with it obviously, but I can easily pump 4-5 ounces in less than 10 minutes (that's all the time I get for two of my breaks at work). Spectra, I can get 3-4 ounces but it takes closer to 15 minutes. It has so many different settings options that I'm sure I could find the right one, but the truth is...at home, there's no point. Loki is either on the boob, or he's not hungry.
So now I've been able to try out a third pump, my first single electric, but I typically only pump one side at a time anyway (he only nurses one side at a time). I had high hopes for this bad boy! It's small, lightweight, and can even have four AA batteries plugged into it for on-the-go pumping!! None of those descriptions match my Medela or Spectra!
So I get everything washed up, then try putting this bad boy together. Ok, that's the first tricky part. A lot more pieces than either of my other pumps. Cushioning pads (it comes with two!), there was a cap (that's actually to put in the bottle when done pumping, but it looked like a different part in the black and white instructions). Took me longer to get the pump assembled than I normally spend pumping. Not good for work, where time is extremely limited, so can't take it to work. Ok, finally put together. Read the instructions to figure out what setting I should put it on.
It automatically starts in a "letdown" mode, much like the Medela. Awesome! That's my preferred mode on Medela because it gulps fast and strong like how my son eats! Plus, efficiency, let's face it. I can get more milk out quickly that way! Other than the "letdown" mode, it has three settings, indicated by flower-looking symbols 🌸 there's light, which is just that...a very light, slow sucking. Medium...but still slow sucking. And then hard...but again, still slow. This was my biggest disappointment with the pump. I spent over 20 minutes pumping between the letdown mode and the hardest setting, and got the bottle on the left...2.5 ounces. Showing on the right, a bottle from a few nights ago pumped around 15 minutes with my Spectra, 3.5 ounces.
Now, I will add that there is one MAJOR feature that won me over. Because of this pump's setup, I'm actually able to set back and relax while pumping, not have to lean forward and sit up straight so the milk doesn't slosh out. This makes the extra few minutes at home pumping A LOT more enjoyable!!
My overall opinion of the pump is fair. Every woman and every body is different. If you prefer a more gentle pump, then this pump is definitely for you! If you're like me and prefer something a bit more efficient and stronger force, it's not the best match. If you're someone on the go a lot, this pump would also be a great match for you! With the Medela, I had to purchase a separate charger to use in my car. My Spectra has the same option (although there is the S1 which comes with the battery-used option).
Amazon sells the pump, it's currently $133.05 if you would like to purchase it (no pressure, I don't get any compensation either way 😉).
