#spectra breast pump

[zombizombi]

I learned that (in the USA) you can get a breast pump through insurance completely free -- or for much lower cost if you choose an upgrade -- which I had no idea about! I got a Spectra this way, I paid ~$20 for the one I specifically wanted. It came with 6 virtual breastfeeding, birth, and lactation classes that I can book at any time I choose and it came with 100 milk storage bags, too! I was glad I learned about this, so wanted to share.

[cowgirl-would-be-tacky]

So, first post on this hyper specific blog. Hi guys, I’m E, and I am starting the journey of trying to induce lactation. I’m 21, not pregnant and never have been, so I honestly don’t know if this is going to work, but I’ve been thinking about it for a really long time so I figured I’d go ahead and give it a good try. So I used my HSA to go buy the materials for my experiment, and started today. Here’s my list of starting materials:

• Spectra dual breast pump

•The Legendairy lactation support supplement trio

•Ollie extra strength prenatal supplements

•The Frida mom breast self care kit

•Traditional Medicinals Mother’s Milk tea

•Frida mom lactation aid masks

Aside from those and a few other sundry items for general breast care throughout all this pumping, I have another supplement and some pumping spray coming, and I ordered myself two comfy bras to hopefully accommodate if this makes my nips start to act up.

Starting out, I’m a 32D-DD depending on when you catch me, and I’ll log if I notice any differences in my chest size or anything like that. Since my girlfriend isn’t terribly interested in this whole thing and I’m not the sort to tell my friends about long haul, in depth kink things I’m doing to try and change how my body functions, I’m mostly keeping this blog as a diary for myself, and a roadmap for anyone else who is intending to do this. I’m aware of one other blog who tried to do this and failed, but I’m hoping my schedule of working from home will aid me in success.

Well, until the next log.

[gaty3]

What Are Amazon’s Most Popular Baby Products?

Finding the best baby products can be overwhelming. Amazon makes it easy with its wide range of top-rated items. Let’s explore some of the most popular baby products that parents love.

Diapers and Wipes

Diapers are a top need for new parents. Amazon’s best-selling diapers are from brands like Pampers and Huggies. These diapers are known for their comfort and absorbency. Many parents recommend Pampers Swaddlers for their softness and wetness indicator. Huggies Little Snugglers are another favorite. They are praised for their snug fit and leak protection. Alongside diapers, wipes are essential. Amazon’s top choices include WaterWipes and Huggies Natural Care. WaterWipes are popular for their simplicity and gentleness. They are made with 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract. Huggies Natural Care wipes are loved for their thick texture and mild formula.

Baby Gear and Furniture

When it comes to baby gear, Amazon’s bestsellers include car seats and strollers. The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car Seat is a hit among parents. It grows with your child, making it a long-term investment. For strollers, the Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller is a favorite. It’s lightweight and easy to fold, perfect for busy families. Cribs are also essential. The Delta Children Emery 4-in-1 Convertible Crib is popular for its versatility. It can convert into a toddler bed and later into a full-sized bed. Many parents choose this crib for its style and durability.

Feeding Essentials

Feeding products are crucial for new parents. Amazon’s top picks include bottles and breast pumps. The Dr. Brown’s Original Bottles are well-loved for reducing colic and gas. They feature a unique internal vent system. For breastfeeding mothers, the Spectra S1 Plus Breast Pump is a top choice. It’s praised for its efficiency and quiet operation. Many parents also recommend the Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle. It’s designed to mimic the breast and helps with easy transition between breast and bottle. For feeding on the go, the Munchkin Snack Catcher is a hit. It keeps snacks fresh and is easy for little hands to use.

These products represent some of the best-rated items for babies on Amazon. Each one offers quality and reliability that parents trust. Whether you’re looking for essentials or something new, Amazon has a wide selection to meet your needs.

[mama-cloud-goddess]

7 Baby "Hacks" I've Found Most Helpful

It feels weird to call most of these "hacks;" they're mostly preferences. But everyone calls nearly everything a hack nowadays and I got swept up in the trend. I've also seen "hack" posts including similar things to my points in this post, if not exact things, so I'm struggling to find another term for it.

Anyway.

One changing station. I'd seen a video of a mom saying that she kept a diaper caddy (diapers, wipes, rash cream, etc) in every room of the house so she wasn't constantly having to run to the room with the changing table when her baby had a blowout. For the first couple of weeks, I did this too. I kept a pack of wipes and a stack of diapers in the nursery, the living room, and the bedroom so that no matter where I or my fiancé were, we could easily change our son. I decided shortly after that it was too overwhelming to have changing supplies in every room; plus, I lost track of things way more often. I never knew how many packs of wipes we had left or where the hell the diaper cream was, and my son had a particular fondness for peeing all over the couch when I changed him there. So I decided to use his official changing table as the only changing station in the house and it's honestly so much better.

Two beds. In contrast to the last point, having two beds for my son (technically three, if we include the portable pack-n-play) has been very useful. We were gifted a crib/changing table combo that we keep in the nursery and use for his daily naps. We were separately and unexpectedly gifted a playpen/bassinet combo that we keep in the bedroom for nighttime sleep. That way as soon as he cries (or my alarm goes off on nights he sleeps past his feeding time), I'm up and tending to him, and he doesn't have to wait for me to drag myself down the hall. It also helps my anxiety to be able to peek over to the other side of the room and check on him versus staring at the video screen of my baby monitor.

Minimal bottles. When I first unpacked all of the bottles we received as gifts and counted only five, I wondered if I should buy more. I soon discovered, however, that having a limited number forced me to regularly wash them, keeping them from getting nasty and piling up in my sink until I had time. Washing used bottles is now part of my daily morning routine. I further proved this to myself when I was gifted a breast pump that came with about six bottles and, during a few days of exhaustion and executive dysfunction, used all of them and left them sitting on my living room table. Trust me; minimal bottles are your best friend. Unless maybe if your kiddo goes to childcare, then you might want some extra. I'm a work-from-home mom, so I don't know.

Multiple breast pumps. Despite the fact that having multiple pumps enabled my lazy bottle pileup, having options was a blessing. I started off with a Spectra, which if you're unfamiliar is a radio-sized machine that requires being plugged in in order to work. My next pump was a Zomee, which was much smaller and more compact as well as rechargeable, so it was much easier to use. My current favorite pump is wearable, and though it's bulky and a little awkward to keep in place while I'm moving about the house, it's by far the most convenient because I can stuff it in my bra and not have to sit in one place holding the flange to my boob. But my point is that I think trying (if you're able, breast pumps are expensive and I'm grateful to have been gifted the first two) multiple styles is important to ensuring you have a pleasant breastfeeding journey (if you choose to breastfeed - we don't bottle shame here).

Baby laundry detergent. When I first brought my son home, I washed his clothes and blankets separately but used the same detergent as the rest of us. It was plain old Tide, so I didn't think it would cause any issue. it took me longer than I'd like to admit to realize that my detergent was giving him eczema breakouts, so I switched to a baby specific brand. Between that and baby eczema lotion, his breakouts cleared right up. I'd toyed with the idea of switching everyone in the house to baby detergent, but the one I bought was more expensive than Tide, and there are three adults in the house, so the expensive baby detergent would be gone quickly. It's more cost-efficient for us to just buy both.

Hangers. In my current residence, we don't have a standard washer and dryer, because we live on the second floor with a narrow staircase and don't want to risk our lives carrying a washer and dryer upstairs. Instead, my ex-husband, when he lived here, bought a portable washer and spinner from Amazon. I'm sure you've seen it - they've been all over TikTok and Facebook Marketplace. It's not my favorite thing in the world, but that's not the point. It includes a spinner, not a dryer, so we still have to hang our clothes up to air dry them. I bought tiny hangers for my son's clothes, and honestly, it's much easier than having them folded up in a dresser. Putting things away (clothes, dishes, groceries) is the bane of my existence, so I often leave my own laundry hung up in the laundry room instead of packing it into a drawer. Plus, babies spit up a ton, and blow outs are common, and it's much faster to pluck a onesie off a hanger than it would be to go through a dresser.

Frozen pacifier. My son started teething early. Before I started buying proper teethers, since he's only 3 1/2 months old and can't hold a teether in his mouth yet, I decided to stick his pacifiers in the freezer. He absolutely loves it. When his gums are bugging him, a cold pacifier soothes him immediately. It obviously doesn't stay frozen for long, since there's no liquid in it to keep cold, but the initial cold is enough to distract him. His pacifiers now live in the freezer. I alternate them one at a time - whenever he needs a cold one, I stick the one he's currently spitting out back in its place.

I hope some of these "hacks" prove useful to you. Feel free to comment with your own!

[pyarababy]

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[madammeminnie]

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[mheavenbound]

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[maddicurry]

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[ttcblog]

breather*

legit, I don't remember what the last post was about but HEY WE'RE 35 WEEKS PREGNANT AS OF TODAY.

and I woke up with a sense of *impending... something.* not doom, but immense unprepared-ness. it probably doesn't help that our entire home has been, albeit blessed with so much love from our friends and family, filled to the brim with baby stuff on top of all the VERY UNFINISHED home renovation projects that we've decided to start because "we should probably get that done before baby gets here." -- literally we found each other's procrastinating counterparts LOLOL and truly I can only laugh because it's now 9:34PM and I think today has been the MOST TIME I've spent in front of a screen doing SO MUCH FUCKING RESEARCH because there's still so much we need.

100% I need to spend the rest of the weekend cleaning and tidying up the home for my own mental clarity but today was a productive day! The only downside was that I broke my one day "streak" of a perfect day of glucose readings heh. Surprisingly, I kept it together very much so during Thanksgiving. Truly it's just when I have to get my own food. I've also learned that nutrition facts are so extremely estimated, it's annoying.

ANYWAY, today I managed to FINALLY:

choose and purchase a glider

choose & purchase a breast pump (spectra s1) as well as have a lengthy conversation with our cousin regarding using a wearable for when I go back to work and went ahead & took advantage of black friday deals for a willow go

re-measured the walls to decide general orientation and layout of baby's room, including where we're going to put his bed, which dresser we're going to get, which storage system we're going to get, and also listed out a few other things I want to use in his room (i.e. spice racks for his books)

^^ all from ikea -- we're going for a pseudo-montessori, basic-ish set up and doing my best to not over-do it but also try to have the very basic needs.

before I head up and help the husband with building my thing for the bathroom, I'm going to check out a few last minute black friday things before the night is over. I thiiiiiiink, maybe the house of noa panel rug thing. And then I'll be more or less happy with today's progress.

STILL need to figure out the diaper pail/trashcan situation as well before I can feel fully ready, furniture wise, for his room. Also need to purchase A FEW more clothing items for him and I think we'll be okay enough to get us started.

we have some sort of online baby class tomorrow that I signed us up for at 930am, so shouldn't stay up TOO late in order to wake up in time for that.

after the class, I'm going to take some time to do laundry, tidy up as much as possible. and Christmas shopping. also peruse more black friday/cyber weekend deals.

I had quite the mental stress freak out for the first half of the day. It was probably one of the few times, possibly even the first time I truly felt overwhelmed during my pregnancy but I'm glad I had the day off today to figure out some stuff.

he's been moving around quite a bit today and it's been pretty cool being able to feel him so much more lately. I'm really looking forward to when it's time to finally hold him -- but please take all the time you need in there, mama ain't ready for you just yet LOL

[designzbydoll]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Sarah Wells Floral Breast Pump Bag Lizzy.

[mommedbreastfeeding]

Which Breast Pump to Choose: A Comparison of Medela and Spectra Pumps

Breast pumping has become a popular way for mothers to provide their babies with breast milk while they are away from them. With so many options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right breast pump. Two brands that have gained popularity in recent years are Medela and Spectra. In this article, we will compare the two brands and help you decide which one to choose.

Design and Features

Both Medela and Spectra offer a range of breast pump models to suit different needs. Medela's most popular models are the Pump In Style, Freestyle, and Sonata. The Pump In Style is a double electric breast pump with a backpack or tote bag, designed for moms who pump multiple times a day. The Freestyle is a hands-free, portable double electric breast pump, ideal for moms who pump on-the-go. The Sonata is a hospital-grade double electric breast pump with smart capabilities, making it easy to track pumping sessions.

Spectra offers the S1, S2, and 9 Plus models. The S1 and S2 are both hospital-grade double electric breast pumps, with the difference being that the S1 is equipped with a rechargeable battery for portability. The 9 Plus is a more affordable option, intended for occasional use.

Comfort

Both Medela and Spectra breast pumps are designed with comfort in mind. The Medela pumps come with adjustable suction and speed settings, allowing moms to customize the pumping experience. They also offer various breast shield sizes for optimal fit. The Freestyle and Sonata models also come with a letdown mode, which mimics a baby's natural sucking rhythm to stimulate milk flow.

Spectra pumps also have adjustable suction and speed settings, along with a massage mode to enhance milk expression. The pumps feature a closed system, preventing milk from entering the tubing, which reduces the risk of milk contamination and makes cleaning easier.

Price

One of the biggest differences between Medela and Spectra pumps is the price. Medela pumps are generally more expensive than Spectra pumps. The Pump In Style can cost around $200, the Freestyle around $300, and the Sonata around $400. Spectra pumps, on the other hand, range from $100 to $300, with the S1 being the most expensive.

Conclusion

Choosing the right breast pump can make a huge difference in the breastfeeding experience for both mom and baby. Medela and Spectra are two popular brands that offer high-quality breast pumps. When deciding between the two, consider factors such as your pumping frequency, lifestyle, and budget. Both brands offer pumps with customizable settings for optimal comfort, but Medela pumps are generally more expensive. Whatever your choice may be, remember that the most important thing is that your baby is receiving all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

[parentportfolio]

Spectra S1 vs S2 Comparison: Which Breast Pump is PERFECT for You?

[pyarababy]

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[madammeminnie]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Spectra S2 Plus Hospital Strength Double Electric Pump WITH Double Pumping Kit.

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[dawn-vito]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: COPY - Spectra S1 Breast Pump • rechargeable • portable • come with tubes and c….