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Not very comfortable. Suction hurts
I love the fact this pump is portable and dosnt need to be plugged in.
But if had it with 2 babies now and although I only pump occasionally the suction hurts my nipples.
I have it on level 3 and after 5mins my nipples are sore and if I turn it down to level 2 the suction is too fast and can hardly feel any suction.
I never seem to be able to pump a great deal with it. I was going to purchase the breast massager inserts spectra sell but after reading reviews on them leaking milk I don’t want that.
The medela pumps are much more comfortable.
Battery life is good.
Purchased in September 2021 at Spectra Baby for $250.00.
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Alex WernerHunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified purchase
The working mum pump
Super comfortable and easy to use pump. I purchased this due to going back to work and having to pump twice throughout the day. It was the best baby purchase I made, people didn't know I was even carrying in a breast pump due to how small and portable it is but don't be fooled although it's small it has some power. I would easily get 180mls or more each day. It also has a great battery life so never had to stress about it running out of charge on me. Would highly recommend.
Purchased in August 2021 at Spectra Baby.
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jsxkSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
perfect for discrete pumping
i love my spectra9+ pump, so portable and discreet (i’ve even used it while watching a movie at the cinemas). easy to use and although not hospital grade it does the job perfectly fine. love the fact that it has an inbuilt battery, so combined with a pumping bra i’m able to move around and get things done in the house without being confined to one spot
Purchased in November 2021 at groupon.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Jsxk, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience using the S9+.
I love how you share you were able to use it at the cinemas, and you are able to get things done around... Read more
the house while pumping. Super helpful for all mums to know. :)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
srgGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
Fantastic Pump
I purchased this second hand prior to baby being born. I was repeatedly recommended to get a spectra pump as they were hospital grade and seemed superior to most others on the market.
As I was not returning to work immediately I didn’t need to express on a schedule so this was the perfect pump for establishing supply and pumping some extra to stash in the freezer.
It’s been comfortable to use, even when I haven’t been able to tolerate breastfeeding I’ve been able to pump with the Spectra S9+, with the adjustable suction and massage mode it ha...Read more
Purchased in February 2021.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Srg, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with the S9+ :)
So pleased it has been so handy for you in all your travels and working. :)... Read more
Let us know if we can help with anything else. Happy pumping. Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DrMum
- 10 reviews
Portable and effective
Great breast pump.
- very effective at pumping
- easy to clean
- portable with a rechargeable battery so good for moving around the house or using at work
Postage is very quick too.
Purchased in December 2021.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi DrMum, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your S9+!
Please to hear it was so great for you. :)... Read more
Let us know if we can help with anything at all. :) Happy pumping. Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ATNCanberra 2600, ACT
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Essential item for working mum who wants to breastfeed
I bought this machine just before bub was born after reading many positive reviews online and it didn't disappoint me. Being rechargeable, lightweight and compact, it is great to use either at home or bring with you to work. The suction power is pretty good, but not as strong as the S1 or S2 breast pump. It's a double pump however I only use it on one breast at a time as I find it's very hard to hold 2 bottles at once. The fact that this is a closed system makes it far more superior than other pumps on the market as the milk will not enter the ...Read more
machine and hence it's free from moulds. I went back to work when bub was 6 months and started exclusive pumping since. 3 times a day and it helps keep my milk supply stable. I've used this pump for almost 1.5 years with my first and now starting the journey again with my second and I'm very happy with it.Purchased in July 2021 at Spectra Baby for $199.20.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi ATN, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your experience of your S9+.
Happy to hear it has worked so well for you. :)... Read more
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Michelle S.Sydney Surrounds, NSW
- 2 reviews
Does a great job
I'd never used a breast pump before but my research said this one was great, and I wasn't disappointed. It is comfortable and I can do a full pump in about 8 mins. It's lightweight and portable, with good battery life. I use it daily and would recommend it to anyone.
Purchased in October 2021.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Michelle, thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience of the S9+. :)
Please let us know if we can help with anything at all. :)... Read more
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Bethany C.
- 4 reviews
Easy portable reliable
I got this just before bubs was born and it has been so easy to use and quick. Even now that I'm at work it's so easy and I can't say enough
Purchased in September 2021.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Bethany, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your S9+. :)
It's great to hear it has worked so well for you. :)... Read more
Shout out if we can help with anything at all. Happy pumping! Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Kate NPerth, WA
- 5 reviews
Portable and easy breastpump
I was exclusively breast pumping for the first 6 weeks of my babies life. I initially rented a hospital grade pump to establish supply and had already brought the spectra 9 not anticipating how hard breastfeeding and expressing would be. I was very reluctant to use it thinking it wouldn’t be enough to keep my supply up however I was pleasantly surprised! I am now only expressing once a day as I can now breastfeed however I was still managing to get the same output as the hospital grade one. One thing that I can’t stress enough is making sure you get the correct size for your nipples
Purchased in June 2021 at Spectra Baby.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Kate, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your S9+.
Love hearing how helpful it was for you as your little one took to direct latch breastfeeding. :)... Read more
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mowermanWestern District, VIC
- 6 reviews
- 5 likes
- Verified purchase
Would highly recommend this breast pump
We preemptively purchased this breast pump before the birth of our first, it come highly recommended from other new mums. It has so far been valuable for the wife, it only takes a min or two to begin pumping milk, she finds it comfortable for the job at hand. We attended a wedding on the weekend and the ability to carry this in the baby carry bag and express during the day was something made possible by the portability of the pump, as well as that we already had expressed bottled milk for the grand parents to feed with while we enjoyed our ti...Read more
me at the wedding. I was happy with the price we paid as we were able to purchase the unit for a bit cheaper through groupon ($160), however we would have paid full price for the unit as we should get several years out of the unit as our family grows.Purchased in October 2021 at Groupon.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Mowerman, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your S9+ experience. :)
I am so pleased it has helped you out. The size and portability factor is very desirable by most. :)... Read more
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Anne. RGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
Best PUMP!
This pump is so comfortable & did not cause any pain on the breast. The pump is so easy to charge and very easy to use. It helped me pump out a lot of milk and kept the flow going.
Purchased in February 2021.
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Thanks so much for your review Anne, we're so pleased to hear how much you love your S9+ :-)
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JirehSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- Verified purchase
Perfect for my lifestyle
If you are the type of person who doesnt want to stay in one place then this is the breast pump for you. I always want my breast pump which is portable and because of goodfeedbacks i bought this one online. It is a closed system pump so i will not worry of molds coming inside the pump. It has a let down mode (massage) which i used for 2mins before pumping and it helped me pump more milk. The machine’s suction power is only at level 6 but its good enough for me to pump milk. I used it every 3-4hours and at the end of the day i only have one batt...Read more
ery left so i always charge it everyday. Its very easy to clean and it includes extra bottle for feeding. Though, i dont like the teat of the bottle included thats why i didnt use it. The reason i gave it a 4star because its a bit expensive compared to other portable breastpump in the market. Overall, it is a good breastpump!Purchased in November 2021.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Jireh, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience of your S9+.
So pleased it has been helpful for you. I noticed you had some concern with the suction strength? Coul... Read more
d you contact us to explore this, as the suction strength is equal to a hospital grade pump, and the strongest on the market, so if you are not experiencing that, I am sure we can explore what is happening. :)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MariaSydney
- Verified purchase
Amazing! Life-saver
I've purchased this pump after reading all positive reviews, and I must say it has proved to be an amazing product! It's efficient yet gentle (and that is quite important if you had to deal with sore nipples). It helped me to establish a good milk supply in early days, and later it helped me to resolve blocked ducts on a couple occasions. I am currently using it on and off and very happy with the performance. Also this pump is light, compact and not noisy comparing to the other pumps on the market. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Maria, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your S9+ experience!
It's great to hear that it has helped you out during some tricky times too. :)... Read more
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LMSMelbourne
- Verified purchase
Faulty pump but no refund provided to returning customer
I provided video evidence of a faulty pump within two weeks of the original purchase and requested a refund under the Consumer Protection Act. I opted to purchase a different brand pump when sending the pump back as I did not want to have it repaired, and the mechanical changes that Spectra provided as a reason for the changes in suction levels, did not inspire confidence in purchasing a fourth Spectra pump. I have since stopped breastfeeding. The pump is no longer any good to me.
I am very disappointed in Spectra’s customer service – I am ...Read more
now seemingly stuck with a faulty pump that I bought back in September but Spectra has had for longer than I have, and which I only used a handful of times and could not use in battery mode because the reduced suction levels did not allow me to express the same volumes of milk as when plugged in. Full story as follows: I ordered my second Spectra 9 + pump this September. A few days in, I noticed that when I unplugged the power cord, the pump suction significantly reduced. I needed to increase suction by more than 2 levels in order to reach the same pump suction as when connected to a power supply. I contacted Spectra on 28 September to inform them of the problem and provided video evidence of this. Initially Spectra tried to dismiss the issue by informing me that: “This pump has had some mechanical changes to the previous one you had, so there will be some differences in the way it functions. As a result I don't think this if a fault with your pump, but I am going to feed this back to the manufacturer so they know the new changes and the impact. I will come back to you when I hear back from them and update you.”2 comments
Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Leyla, thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your experience.
I know we just talked about this, and I am so sorry for the experience you have had. As mentioned, we thoroughly tested your... Read more
pump several times, given you explanations about what was happening. We did send through the video twice to show you that there was no fault.Dear Spectra Team,
Thank you for the refund. ... Read more
I would like to point out that this refund has been actioned because when my pump finally got back to me today, it arrived without the original intact packaging I sent it in and both unopened breast shield sets, as well as tubing, were missing - therefore: 1. The pump can not be used unless new parts are purchased 2. I can not test the suction levels of the pump 3. I can not resell the pump for both of the above reasons The video link that was finally sent yesterday, to allow me to see the results of the technical testing that was carried out, is dependent on Spectra granting me access to the drive - this hasn’t happened yet. So I do very much appreciate the refund, but would like to say that making this process shorter and easier for people, would be very helpful. Regards LMSSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LorynThe Entrance
- 5 reviews
- Verified purchase
Love it so far
I’ve only had the pump a few days and I’m extremely impressed and happy with my new pump so far! I highly recommend the spectra 9 plus double electric pump
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Loryn, thanks so much for taking the time ti leave us a review of your experience with your S9+. :)
So pleased you are enjoying already. :)... Read more
Shout out if we can help with anything at all. :) Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AnnaPerth
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
Pump was not as effective as expected
The S9 is a good pump if you are using it occasionally.
I bought it as reviews said it was as good as a hospital grade pump but it is not. It really affected my supply greatly when I was exclusively pumping. It took me a while and a lot of work to regain my supply.
My lactation consultant also confirmed that the S9 is not as good as their hospital grade pumps.
I was also very unhappy that I couldn't return it cos I had apparently opened it, even though I had not connected any parts to the pump. I just turned it on to see how the suction was.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Anna, thanks for taking the time to leave your review of the S9+.
We agree with you, the S9+ is not the same as the hospital grade pumps, and we do not recommend them for mums who rely on expresse... Read more
d milk to feed their baby. In fact we are very upfront about this when asked, and we have several posts in our blogs explaining this.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
IsabelROKEWOOD JUNCTION
- 4 reviews
BEST breast pump!
It took some getting used to since I was using the S2 before, but I get just as much milk from this smaller portable pump. Now I use both every day (S2 at home, 9 Plus at the office) and I really do love it. The main difference is the size and portability. Also, the 9 Plus does not have the additional cycle/speed setting but that’s not an issue for me. It will be perfect for traveling as well.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Isabel, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of the S9+!
I am so pleased to hear it works so well for you at work. :)... Read more
It is popular for it's size and portability, and it really delivers in that area for sure. Please let us know if we can help with anything at all. Happy pumping. :) Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
FMRCanberra
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
Everything you want in a pump
Due to feeding difficulties I decided to exclusively express. I was doing this 7 times per day for 5 months. While at home I used a hospital grade pump but when out and about or when doing chores around the house I would use his pump. The rechargeable battery is a godsend! I put the pump in my pocket and could express while walking about the house!
I found it as powerful and effective as my hospital grade pump - extracting the same amount of milk in the same timeframes. I didn’t notice it was more or less noisy.
Great pump. Allows you to have freedom and flexibility!
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi FMR, thanks so much for leaving a review of your experience with the S9+.
I am pleased to hear it fit into your routine so well. :)... Read more
Let us know if we can help with anything at all. Happy pumping! Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Utari Novianingsih
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
My favourite breast pump ever
It's really comfortable using this breast pump and I used it every day for my baby. It won't hurt your nipples and feels so comfortable when I used it, it's easy to clean and it pumped a lot of amount of milk. It's really easy to bring to the office or for travelling
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Utari, thanks for you taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your S9+. :)
So pleased it has been helpful for you.... Read more
Let us know if we can help with anything at all. Happy pumping! Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
If claiming from health fund be aware... buying from Spectra website may not be covered
I discovered my Health fund (Teachers' Health) does not cover this pump as Spectra does not have an ABN and is registered in Singapore. Very disappointed as the website is an au domain and comes across as buying from an Australian based company in my opinion, with phone numbers in Queensland etc.
I have been offered a refund if I send back within 30 days, but will apparently have to cover the $10 delivery and have very little spare time to arrange this, working full time and being exhausted and pregnant.
I will try and buy from an Australia ...Read more
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Customer Service T.Spectra
I'm so sorry! It sounds like this wasn't handled right at all. (Spectra started in Aus by an Australian who then moved overseas ). It may be too late now, but we can arrange supply for you through an ... Read more
Au company so you won't have any issues. What a pain for you and we apologise!thank you for your response. I was given the name of another Australian supplier by a Spectra representative, who was very prompt in getting back to me via email. Unfortunately though I ended up being... Read more
a lot more out of pocket. I was charged the $10 postage by Spectra Australia, had to pay around $13 to send the pump back to Spectra, and then paid an additional $50 for the pump through the other website as they weren't having the sale. I was surprised to be charged the postage costs to be honest and others I spoke with were also surprised by this. So the inconvenience combined with the additional cost of around $70 is what I was upset about. I have the S9 plus pump now anyway, and so far so good, and I may look at getting the S1 as well in the future - but this wasn't the best experience for me and I just want others to be aware.Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Annam, I am pretty sure that is an error or oversight. :(
Unfortunately some things occur automatically when a pump is received returned, but if you shoot us a message to [email protected] we will certainly return that $10 to you. ... Read more
Apologies for this. We have changed our process around this situation now, so it is unlikely customers will be affected by this moving forward. I will keep an eye out for your message and we will get this sorted out for you. :) Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Questions & Answers
Ashley L.asked
I've had my spectra 9 plus for 9mths now. when I pumping and I try to go past suction 4 it all feel the same and it really not pulling the milk out the breast. Any help?
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Miranda C.asked
I’ve had my Spectra 9 Plus for just under two months and as of about 2 weeks ago, while pumping, it will stop having suction, however it still sounds like it’s trying to suck. I’ve checked all my parts and reassembled the kit and it is still an issue. When it stops having suction, the back flow protectors don’t move either. What can I do to fix it?
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Jamie G.asked
Hi,
My wife recently accidentally dropped our spectra 9+ in the bath... I have pulled it apart, dryed with a cloth and hair dryer, is there anything else I can do to save it? It was only a few weeks old and has been a savour for our Bub.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Jamie, oh no! I am sorry to hear this. :(
We would not encourage people opening up and playing with electrical equipment I am afraid. :(
If you contact our Customer Service Team, we can chat to our technician and see if he thinks this is something that would be worth trying to repair. :)
Our email is [email protected]
I will keep an eye out for your message.
The Spectra team
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Alex, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with the S9+
We are pleased to hear it was so effective for you. :)... Read more
Please let us know if we can help with anything at all. :) Spectra team