Does the milk go through the tubing like in the medela?
500732
I have never had a back flow issue. It is a hospital grade pump so it has a membrane/barrier between the tubing and the milk that is pumped so you should never get milk in the tubing.
500733
The Medela is an open system, or what they call a 'single use' system. What is great about the Spectra is that it is a closed system and they don't dance around that! The milk will not go in the tube - nor will it enter the machine... like in the medela (which creates mold, not good for anyone!)
500734
No it does not. It has a backflow filter that creates a barrier between the tubing and flanges. Since it is a closed system, you don't have to replace your tubing.. Unless you misplace them. But milk does get into the filter, so make sure you clean them. The filters are easily opened and closed, perfect for an easy cleaning. I recommend using babyganics foaming dish and bottle soap to clean the pump flanges, valves, bottles, and filters. It gets the residue off and rinses clean. I also use a skinny nipple cleaner (I buy the cheap babies r us brand skinny nipple cleaners) to get any gunk out of the part that connects the filter and breast pump (if you purchase it you'll see what I'm talking about). I also recommend boiling your parts or using a steam sterilizer bag to kill off any bacteria every other day or weekly. Also, if you ever lose your valves or rip them, and need to replace them ASAP the Medela valves and membranes are compatible with the spectra S1, S2, M1, and 9 breast pump flanges. If you decide to purchase this breastpump, first check with your insurance if you are eligible to receive a free breastpump covered by your insurance. Call and ask to see if your insurance company's DME supplier for breast pumps is Edgepark medical. Edgepark carries the S2 model and the 9+ model. I'm sorry if this is lengthy, just wanting to make this as clear as possible to understand.
500735
no not at all. it drops straight down into the bottle. the tube is only for the suction air. its awesome! very hygenic, no mess, no molding, no problems at all! love my pump! I've used it ad single and double on a daily basis without a problem :)
500736
Nope. Goes into the bottles. Also if you need unique sized flanges (which I do) I could not find them.
292683
The bottom unit has a cord. The top part that pours does disconnect from that unit so you can pour the milk though.
842591
I haven't used the others so I can't compare. But I can compare it to a Medela and the spectra was much easier to clean. Milk never got in the tubes at all. And it pumped so much better and there was a lot less pain than with my medela.
1653168
YES!!! I did with my Medela in style and just used the Medela caps for the Dr Brown's bottles. The Hygiene Enjoye have adapters that allow you to pump into these bottles as well.
317301
I had mine 3 months before it stopped sucking. It wasn't as high of quality as the Medela pump, but I thought that I'd just deal with it since insurance paid for it. Well, it really messed my supply up, so I got a Medela anyways. HUGE difference. I went from barely getting 2oz out to getting 4-5oz a pumping.
322179
It's much easier than the cleanup for my Ameda. There are less little parts to deal with and I think easier to clean. The only thing I don't like is that it's not a closed system so it is possible for milk to get in the tubes. That shouldn't really happen but I do get condensation so will probably flush with rubbing alcohol and water every month and replace the tubing every few months (not expensive).
93537
no. it only dispenses milk. the cleaning cycle doesn't clean the milk passage it rinses it the make sure there is no milk left over. we have / had a Syntha. now we have a Xelsis. the Syntha makes hotter drinks and i think pulls a better shot. never had a single issue with the machine. there are milk protein cleaners on the market that will resolve any blockage issue. it really is a great machine on a budget!
1360190
This is for if you have a medela pump and want to use avent bottles. It won't work the other way around.
49283
No, it is meant to be attached to a pump. This is a storage system. You attach the pump adapter to a liner and your pump in order to pump your milk into the liner and store your supply.
811993
Avent sells an adapter that connects their bottles to a medela breast pump. I have a Medela pump in style and pump directly into these bottles, then add a nipple for daycare feedings.
1200647
I'm pretty sure it is... I have been using this since my LO came out of the hospital and he doesn't like anything else besides the similac one.. What you could also get is the MEDDELA bottles with medium flow nipple at Walmart which are pretty good as well.
235599
Yes, the tubing works with the Medela Pump in Style Advance. The end of the tubes are purple instead of yellow/beige, but they work great.
1610975
I use both the bottles and the Medela breastpump, and no it does not work with it. Both products are great though!
1372340
With the Ameda pump, you can pump on just one side by adjusting the tubes connecting the flanges to the pump motor. I believe the Medela pump works the same way.
1194794
They would be a bit heavy to attach to medela pump. Especially if you wear any hands free holding bra, it would pull the whole thing down. I pump with my medela and then just transfer the milk. I know it's two more parts to wash, but it is ok.
1338658
No since the nipple/ring and bottles are all disposable there's no cap to put over. Once you open the formula it needs to be used with in an hour. The whole thing is designed to be used on the go them thrown out. However I believe that the nipple/rings for the Medea pumping bottles are the same size. Those aren't disposable but they would have a cap. You would just need to take them home to wash/sanitize.
2104511
Yes it can and does very well. Comes with a container that holds the milk, too.