FTM, I decided to go with the SG as my stationary pump (loving the ability to customize, since I've never pumped before). I also got the Motif Luna as my rechargeable travel pump! ☺️
Super curious what your experience with both pumps has been like?! Pros/Cons? Comparisons between the Motif and SG? How you are been using the combination of this set up?? =) Btw Congratulations Mama! Hope you and your new little one are doing super well!
@@eliciaroseheator3305 Hi there! So somethings have changed! I really enjoyed using the SG, it emptied me out within 10-15mins tops, being able to customize the cycle/suction was super convenient! And it's sleek look always made me excited to pump Lol. Later I realized I didn't really need a stationary pump like I thought I would so I traded it. The Motif in comparison had too gentle of a suction for me and didn't respond to the pump as effectively. Now I have two portable pumps with the Pumpables Genie Advanced as my main and the Elvie Stride as my mobile. I love the PGA, it's very comparable to the SG (aside from the duel motors). The Stride is very good too-- I just find myself pumping longer with it though to get a large output. And thank you!! The little one is growing up fast! 💖 She's starting to get more interactive and it's a lot of fun 😊.
Me thinking “oh the place for a bottle in the back seems a little extra” Allison knocks over a bottle not in a holder 😂 that bottle holder seems appropriate!
I got the synergy gold, upgrade cost of $25 through Tricare prime. I went with that pump because I had a breast reduction 2-3 years ago and I’m having issues with supply. I have the s2 and elvie stride.
@Alex Sotero, I'd love to hear what your thoughts have been since you've bought and used the SG! I am also able to WFH which is really convenient but can see times where I'd need it to be portable. Let me know your thoughts, do you still like it?
I ordered it through my insurance ☺️ and it should be here next month! my first time nursing my left was a super slacker so I was super willing to give it a try! I’m a stay at home mom so I am not really worried about a portability. Thanks for making this video, I’m super excited to get it!
@@armineakopyan5275 I ended up barely using it bc I was a just enough supply, and scheduling pumps was really difficult. When I needed to use it bc I was out it worked but I’m not sure if it was better than any other pump.
Is the Spectra Synergy Gold…easy to use for someone who is new at breastfeeding? FTM here and will be taking a breastfeeding class, but I am so overwhelmed and really torn between portable, vs not portable. I have heard portable isn’t always great for getting all the milk out. I would but a SAHM so I don’t need to be portable, but I can see it coming in handy… my insurance will cover most of it, but it’s an upgrade. I didn’t see the S1 available..only the S2 and the gold. Can you buy another charger adapter so I can have it for example plugged in on my bedside and another on plugged in downstairs? It stinks my insurance won’t cover the Spectra 1….because I really don’t want to pump exclusively. But then I worry about supply. Hmmmm.
So I gather that (a) the different pump strengths on the synergy are really nice and it's just a question of whether the mobility offered by the S2 is more nice or less nice than that feature. And I get that that depends on your lifestyle. But it would be super helpful for me to understand the effect of the mobility on one's lifestyle. Like, you can't go shopping with it, right? Can you do chores with it? Can you walk around the house with it? Can you drive with it? If not to those question, is the usefulness mostly in the fact that you can easily pump in different rooms? If anyone could help me understand what kinds of activities you can do with the mobile S2 that you can't really do with the Synergy, I'd appreciate it. I'm thinking of going with the Synergy for my wife because she's typically lived a mostly sedentary lifestyle before getting pregnant and in her job. She mostly works from home at her desk. Even if she goes into the office, it will probably be maybe 2 times a week with a 80 minute commute (total) and will work at a desk. I will be doing the housework and other than her job, she will be mostly free to sit around. I'm sure she will want to get up and do things, but the point is that she also has lots of time in which she can sit and so I'm assuming that she doesn't really need the mobility of the S2 as much as she might appreciate the dual motors on the Synergy. Does that sound right? Thanks so much.
I’m about to have my second child and I used the Spectra S1 & S2 (same as S1, but plug-in), and Elvie Pump with my first child. You ask a great question about mobility, because I think that’s a great factor to consider when choosing a breast pump. If the breast pump is battery-powered, you can use it anywhere - in theory. I personally wouldn’t use a pump like S1 when out of the house and trying to grocery shop, go shopping, or do something in public. For tasks like that, I would rather use a discrete pump, one where I wouldn’t have to worry about exposing part/full chest + pumping bra and having tubes dangling. Therefore, smaller pumps like the Spectra S9, Willow, Elvie Pump, Elvie Stride, etc would be better for those kinds of activities, IMHO. I think the appeal of the S1 portability is that you can carry it around with you and not have to worry about being plugged in, effectively stationary and tethered to a spot with a plug. While the baby is not very mobile, these might not be such a big deal and a S2 or Synergy Gold is fine. If your wife wants to move around, cook, clean, laundry, or things she has to do while (assuming) you’re not with her at work, then the S2 would be more convenient. Since you describe your wife as having mostly a sedentary lifestyle, and if cost is an issue, I would recommend the S2. The main advantage I would say that breast pumps like the Spectra S1/S2/Synergy Gold have over smaller more portable or wearable pumps like Willow and Elvie is that they have more power. Maybe it was just my experience, but my Spectra pump sessions were a lot faster than my Elvie Pump. One of the main reasons I think so, is because I wasn’t able to monitor the amount of milk coming out directly from my nipple with the Elvie (thanks to the white hub and bottle being on the bottom), vs the clear plastic flanges of Spectra. I hope that helps! Best wishes on your journey as first time parents!
@@Born1986 Thanks so much. We originally went with the expensive Spectra one that has dual action. I forget what it's called. Like I said, I thought she would be fine with this, but it turns out she really decided she wanted a more mobile one. She bought what I think is the Elvie battery powered one that she likes much better. She REALLY likes the fact that if she needs to drive somewhere, she can hop in the car and doesn't have to be tethered. Or she can walk around doing stuff.
Great Video!!! Love the information, I ended up ordering the Spectra Synergy Gold. I picked the gold to be have the ability to adjust one side due to sensitivity. Also a couple years ago I had a small bicycle accident, and caused damage to one of my breast ducts, so the gold should be more helpful to me.
Is there a weight difference between the gold and the Spectra 1? (Is one more heavy than the other?) I thought I was set on the Spectra 1 and just checked and now the Gold is being offered free from my insurance too so now I'm back to making a decision. lol This is my second baby so I'm leaning more towards the gold now..... but the over the handle light and the portability of the 1 is great. (I'll be exclusively pumping.) =) Thank you so much for making these videos! It's helped a ton!
I tried the SG with the portable battery I used in the past with my S2 and apparently it works fine , I'm not a hundred percent sure if the suction is the same because I don't have one of those devices to measure it. But it feels powerful enough for me and after checking the specs on the battery apparently it is enough. But I only use it when I really need to move because im not sure hahahaha. I would love to have an accurate comparison between it plugged in vs with the battery cause if it really works I think it would be great for a lot of moms.
That's really awesome. Exactly what I was trying to find out about max pump level when double pumping in the spectra gold. Can you tell me what's the vacuum level of S1 plus when double pumping?
Hi..can you tell please how long will the motor last for synergy gold...i mean how long is the life of motor thanks...for s1 i know is 1500hrs....thank u so much
I got my S1 in 2021 and used it heavily for a little under a year for twins. Now expecting my third baby in 2024..planning to pump less but will still pump once or twice daily, do I need to replace the S1?
hi!!! I have a question...which is the difference between specrta S1 and S2 apart the portability (great video I try to find a video that shows the sound of the pumps and you are the only one that tested the sound!!!)
Either! You’ll be needing to stay on a very strict schedule, so perhaps the mobility of the S1 will be important to you? They are both great pumps, can’t go wrong!
what are some scenarios where I would be pumping and wouldn’t have a wall to plug my pump? For a mom that will pump at work in a pumping room, I’m trying to think of where I would need a battery charged pump 🤔
On the commute to/from work, any pumping at home, if you need to move from the pumping room for any reason, pumping room is occupied or unavailable, Nothing too crazy! But just what I can think of for the moment :) definitely doable without a battery I’d think!
I used an S2 at home, since I was stationary while pumping. At work. I also had a private room and could sit as well, but I used a S1 at work so I wouldn’t have to worry about plugging it in or charging it all the time. I also kept the S1 at work in case I needed to be mobile, but that never happened with my first.
I had the Spectra 2 with my first baby, I am having baby 2 in October and I saw my insurance covers the spectra synergy Gold. Thank you for your video, it helped me a lot to see the differences. I currently leave in the US, but we will be moving to Europe after the baby is born, so I would like to know if it was easy to find the 12-Volt AC Power Adapter that works with the EU wall outlet. Does any general AC power Adapter work with it? Thank you again.
I had no problems using it in Europe. No transformer needed, the cord was dual voltage or came with an EU plug, I can’t remember which but it was easy!
I have a question regarding the synergy gold (actually applies to the S1 too), if I were to pump both breasts would I need to be physically holding both bottles on each breast? Might sound like a silly question but i only have experience pumping one side at a time!
I think you’re asking if the bell part comes off to change out with a different size? The answer to that is no. But any spectra or wide mouth flange will with with this pump. Here are so options if you need a smaller one. www.amazon.com/shop/newlittlelifebyallison?listId=8SM009TDIDU3&ref=inf_list_pub_newlittlelifebyallison
A video on those 2 will be available Friday! There are a couple important differences, but I do love the compact. There’s a video on my Instagram that shows them together if you want!
The fact that you used your face to show us the sound! Now that is dedication😃 👏
Hahaha dumbest thing I’ve done on a video so far!! 🙈🙈🙈🙈
I loved her even more after that 😂❤️
But why didn’t you use the other cheek? Even it out? I laughed way too hard at that.
Why didn’t I think of that????? 🤣🤣🤣
Should have used the lips. That would have been funny!
If it isn't portable that is a huge negative for me. I really need to be able to pump anywhere for work... The dual motors seem really nice though!
Ok but is it terrible I want the Synergy for the esthetic look... 😅
Right??? Sooooo gorgeous 😍
FTM, I decided to go with the SG as my stationary pump (loving the ability to customize, since I've never pumped before). I also got the Motif Luna as my rechargeable travel pump! ☺️
Super curious what your experience with both pumps has been like?! Pros/Cons? Comparisons between the Motif and SG? How you are been using the combination of this set up?? =) Btw Congratulations Mama! Hope you and your new little one are doing super well!
@@eliciaroseheator3305 Hi there! So somethings have changed! I really enjoyed using the SG, it emptied me out within 10-15mins tops, being able to customize the cycle/suction was super convenient! And it's sleek look always made me excited to pump Lol. Later I realized I didn't really need a stationary pump like I thought I would so I traded it. The Motif in comparison had too gentle of a suction for me and didn't respond to the pump as effectively.
Now I have two portable pumps with the Pumpables Genie Advanced as my main and the Elvie Stride as my mobile. I love the PGA, it's very comparable to the SG (aside from the duel motors). The Stride is very good too-- I just find myself pumping longer with it though to get a large output.
And thank you!! The little one is growing up fast! 💖 She's starting to get more interactive and it's a lot of fun 😊.
You're reviewing it like an engineer, great video thanks!
Haha I am really NOT an engineer 😂 but I do love data and science! Trying to be as objective as possible, thanks for watching!
Me thinking “oh the place for a bottle in the back seems a little extra”
Allison knocks over a bottle not in a holder 😂 that bottle holder seems appropriate!
Right?? 🤣
I hate/don’t use the bottle spot. I’ve knocked it over. Lesson learned. 😹
I got the synergy gold, upgrade cost of $25 through Tricare prime. I went with that pump because I had a breast reduction 2-3 years ago and I’m having issues with supply. I have the s2 and elvie stride.
Just ordered the Dual S. 🙌🏻 I’m a work from home mom.
@Alex Sotero, I'd love to hear what your thoughts have been since you've bought and used the SG! I am also able to WFH which is really convenient but can see times where I'd need it to be portable. Let me know your thoughts, do you still like it?
I ordered it through my insurance ☺️ and it should be here next month! my first time nursing my left was a super slacker so I was super willing to give it a try! I’m a stay at home mom so I am not really worried about a portability. Thanks for making this video, I’m super excited to get it!
Yay I’m so excited for you!! I’d love to hear how you like it 🤗
How did you like it?
@@armineakopyan5275 I ended up barely using it bc I was a just enough supply, and scheduling pumps was really difficult. When I needed to use it bc I was out it worked but I’m not sure if it was better than any other pump.
Is the Spectra Synergy Gold…easy to use for someone who is new at breastfeeding? FTM here and will be taking a breastfeeding class, but I am so overwhelmed and really torn between portable, vs not portable. I have heard portable isn’t always great for getting all the milk out. I would but a SAHM so I don’t need to be portable, but I can see it coming in handy… my insurance will cover most of it, but it’s an upgrade. I didn’t see the S1 available..only the S2 and the gold. Can you buy another charger adapter so I can have it for example plugged in on my bedside and another on plugged in downstairs? It stinks my insurance won’t cover the Spectra 1….because I really don’t want to pump exclusively. But then I worry about supply. Hmmmm.
So I gather that (a) the different pump strengths on the synergy are really nice and it's just a question of whether the mobility offered by the S2 is more nice or less nice than that feature. And I get that that depends on your lifestyle.
But it would be super helpful for me to understand the effect of the mobility on one's lifestyle. Like, you can't go shopping with it, right? Can you do chores with it? Can you walk around the house with it? Can you drive with it? If not to those question, is the usefulness mostly in the fact that you can easily pump in different rooms? If anyone could help me understand what kinds of activities you can do with the mobile S2 that you can't really do with the Synergy, I'd appreciate it.
I'm thinking of going with the Synergy for my wife because she's typically lived a mostly sedentary lifestyle before getting pregnant and in her job. She mostly works from home at her desk. Even if she goes into the office, it will probably be maybe 2 times a week with a 80 minute commute (total) and will work at a desk.
I will be doing the housework and other than her job, she will be mostly free to sit around.
I'm sure she will want to get up and do things, but the point is that she also has lots of time in which she can sit and so I'm assuming that she doesn't really need the mobility of the S2 as much as she might appreciate the dual motors on the Synergy. Does that sound right? Thanks so much.
I’m about to have my second child and I used the Spectra S1 & S2 (same as S1, but plug-in), and Elvie Pump with my first child. You ask a great question about mobility, because I think that’s a great factor to consider when choosing a breast pump. If the breast pump is battery-powered, you can use it anywhere - in theory. I personally wouldn’t use a pump like S1 when out of the house and trying to grocery shop, go shopping, or do something in public. For tasks like that, I would rather use a discrete pump, one where I wouldn’t have to worry about exposing part/full chest + pumping bra and having tubes dangling. Therefore, smaller pumps like the Spectra S9, Willow, Elvie Pump, Elvie Stride, etc would be better for those kinds of activities, IMHO.
I think the appeal of the S1 portability is that you can carry it around with you and not have to worry about being plugged in, effectively stationary and tethered to a spot with a plug. While the baby is not very mobile, these might not be such a big deal and a S2 or Synergy Gold is fine. If your wife wants to move around, cook, clean, laundry, or things she has to do while (assuming) you’re not with her at work, then the S2 would be more convenient.
Since you describe your wife as having mostly a sedentary lifestyle, and if cost is an issue, I would recommend the S2. The main advantage I would say that breast pumps like the Spectra S1/S2/Synergy Gold have over smaller more portable or wearable pumps like Willow and Elvie is that they have more power. Maybe it was just my experience, but my Spectra pump sessions were a lot faster than my Elvie Pump. One of the main reasons I think so, is because I wasn’t able to monitor the amount of milk coming out directly from my nipple with the Elvie (thanks to the white hub and bottle being on the bottom), vs the clear plastic flanges of Spectra. I hope that helps! Best wishes on your journey as first time parents!
@@Born1986 Thanks so much. We originally went with the expensive Spectra one that has dual action. I forget what it's called. Like I said, I thought she would be fine with this, but it turns out she really decided she wanted a more mobile one. She bought what I think is the Elvie battery powered one that she likes much better. She REALLY likes the fact that if she needs to drive somewhere, she can hop in the car and doesn't have to be tethered. Or she can walk around doing stuff.
Great Video!!! Love the information, I ended up ordering the Spectra Synergy Gold. I picked the gold to be have the ability to adjust one side due to sensitivity. Also a couple years ago I had a small bicycle accident, and caused damage to one of my breast ducts, so the gold should be more helpful to me.
Does the spectra gold have the same vibration feeling as the S1? Is it similar in intensity?
Is there a weight difference between the gold and the Spectra 1? (Is one more heavy than the other?) I thought I was set on the Spectra 1 and just checked and now the Gold is being offered free from my insurance too so now I'm back to making a decision. lol
This is my second baby so I'm leaning more towards the gold now..... but the over the handle light and the portability of the 1 is great.
(I'll be exclusively pumping.) =) Thank you so much for making these videos! It's helped a ton!
I'd personally love a review on the Pumpables pumps!
I tried the SG with the portable battery I used in the past with my S2 and apparently it works fine , I'm not a hundred percent sure if the suction is the same because I don't have one of those devices to measure it. But it feels powerful enough for me and after checking the specs on the battery apparently it is enough. But I only use it when I really need to move because im not sure hahahaha. I would love to have an accurate comparison between it plugged in vs with the battery cause if it really works I think it would be great for a lot of moms.
What portable battery do you use for your S2/SG? I'd love to know how to make it more portable!
Please share where you purchased this battery pack?
That's really awesome. Exactly what I was trying to find out about max pump level when double pumping in the spectra gold. Can you tell me what's the vacuum level of S1 plus when double pumping?
Hi..can you tell please how long will the motor last for synergy gold...i mean how long is the life of motor thanks...for s1 i know is 1500hrs....thank u so much
I get my gold on Friday and I’m super excited!!
where do you get a hold of a spectra in europe?
I got my S1 in 2021 and used it heavily for a little under a year for twins. Now expecting my third baby in 2024..planning to pump less but will still pump once or twice daily, do I need to replace the S1?
So what is the suction power of the Spectra S1 dual pumping vs the Gold?
Thank you! Very informative and easy to understand!
hi!!! I have a question...which is the difference between specrta S1 and S2 apart the portability (great video I try to find a video that shows the sound of the pumps and you are the only one that tested the sound!!!)
Just the portability as far as I know! Otherwise they are the same :)
Which one would you recommend for relactation? The pump I got from insurance (medline) is not working for me and I really want to get a better pump
Either! You’ll be needing to stay on a very strict schedule, so perhaps the mobility of the S1 will be important to you? They are both great pumps, can’t go wrong!
@@NewLittleLife thank you! I'm 2 weeks in and no output yet other than a few drops from hand expression here and there.
what are some scenarios where I would be pumping and wouldn’t have a wall to plug my pump? For a mom that will pump at work in a pumping room, I’m trying to think of where I would need a battery charged pump 🤔
On the commute to/from work, any pumping at home, if you need to move from the pumping room for any reason, pumping room is occupied or unavailable,
Nothing too crazy! But just what I can think of for the moment :) definitely doable without a battery I’d think!
If your traveling in the airport, on the go, girls night, date night, taking the little one out to the park or play.
I used an S2 at home, since I was stationary while pumping. At work. I also had a private room and could sit as well, but I used a S1 at work so I wouldn’t have to worry about plugging it in or charging it all the time. I also kept the S1 at work in case I needed to be mobile, but that never happened with my first.
Can you review the Dr Brown's electric pump?!
does the synergy have vibrations like spectra please
I had the Spectra 2 with my first baby, I am having baby 2 in October and I saw my insurance covers the spectra synergy Gold. Thank you for your video, it helped me a lot to see the differences. I currently leave in the US, but we will be moving to Europe after the baby is born, so I would like to know if it was easy to find the 12-Volt AC Power Adapter that works with the EU wall outlet. Does any general AC power Adapter work with it? Thank you again.
I had no problems using it in Europe. No transformer needed, the cord was dual voltage or came with an EU plug, I can’t remember which but it was easy!
Does your insurance cover 100% for the gold?
Hi, I'm curious. Did you checked that Spectra synegry gold works in Europe without any issues? Please let me know! :)
Yes it even came with euro plug adapters if I remember right! If not, very easy to find.
Spectra S1 has a max suction of 270mmHg, assuming this is for a single suction option. Do you know the suction when both breast are engaged?
I can get over 300mmhg when o test it single sided, double pumping is about 220mmhg which is still plenty for most :)
I’m hoping to get a review on the spectra s1 plus? No one is talking about it. I wanted to know is it different in any way?
The plus refers to the extra stuff it comes with like a tote bag or cooler. The pump is exactly the same :)
I want all of the pumps! I have the S1 and love it and I’m thinking of getting the willow but I also want the synergy one 🙈
Same I have s1 just bought willow and now I still want the gold
Which one do you or did you prefer?
I would love this pump but I haven’t found it in stock on the spectra site yet. :(
Check Target!
Couldn’t you save money and buy two S1s or 2 S2s and have the same power etc?
Haha! I wish insurance saw it that way.
I wish they had a silver option
What's the electricity type?
I pumped on max suction with the s1 😅
Whew! That’s a lot of suction 😅
I have a question regarding the synergy gold (actually applies to the S1 too), if I were to pump both breasts would I need to be physically holding both bottles on each breast? Might sound like a silly question but i only have experience pumping one side at a time!
Yes! Or get a pumping bra if you want to be hands free. They won’t stay suctioned enough to just hang by them selves :)
I’m in Europe; how were you able to purchase the “Spectra Dual S” here? I can’t find it anywhere.
I ordered it from eBay.. mailed it to my Belgian address! I did have to pay a import tax on one of the pumps I ordered, so just be careful of that.
@@NewLittleLife What did plug look like? Was is an European plug? If there is a European plug I will definitely buy the spectra synergy gold 🔌
When I ordered it (about 3 years ago) it can with a adaptable plug including an EU one. It probably depends on where you order it from.
Minute 6:41…..chuckle 😂
Are those flanges interchangable with different diameter openings? Or are they "fixed" at one size?
I think you’re asking if the bell part comes off to change out with a different size? The answer to that is no.
But any spectra or wide mouth flange will with with this pump. Here are so options if you need a smaller one.
www.amazon.com/shop/newlittlelifebyallison?listId=8SM009TDIDU3&ref=inf_list_pub_newlittlelifebyallison
10mm amzn.to/2DABbZm
I just looked at the SG at Target, and it now says "battery or plug in" I wanted to post the photo, but it wouldn't let me!
How does the gold compact version compare to the synergy. Do I need the synergy or can I just buy the compact version?
A video on those 2 will be available Friday! There are a couple important differences, but I do love the compact. There’s a video on my Instagram that shows them together if you want!
New Little Life by Allison thanks for the reply lovely can’t wait for the review 😘