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PseudonormAU
- 30 reviews
- Verified purchase
So silent yet so powerful
I love that it's a closed system so no moisture can enter the tubing. It's very quiet compared to other brands and works exceptionally well.
I was advised to get the medela but after doing extensive research, I settled on this. I got the s1 plus on sale at spectra so it cost $70 less than the retail price. I'm very pleased with my purchase. I've also purchased the milk bags and cooler bag from spectra. It's really worth the money spent.
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MCMCSydney
- 5 reviews
- 4 likes
Works really well! Battery last long & easy to clean!
This is the only breast pump that I have used so far. It works well, parts are not overly complicated, therefore easy to clean. The flange that it comes with is a standard 24cm, it didn't fit me, hence I have to purchase a 20cm flange separately. It would be great if there is an option to choose which flange when you purchase the machine.
Machine is a bit heavy though which makes this not easy to travel with. If you are using it predominantly at home, this is a good machine. If you are thinking of getting back to work or use it while travelling, better explore a more portable machine.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi MCMC, thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with the S1!
The pump weighs one kilogram out of the box, but it is not as light as our smaller pumps.... Read more
Unfortunately a hospital grade pump motor is a bit bulkier than some of our smaller pumps, but they are also much more effective. ;) Please let us know if we can help with ideas how to make the pump easier for you to take with you when travelling or to and from work, as we have lots of mums who do this each day, and can share some of their ideas with you that have worked well for them. :) Happy pumping! :) Best Georgie Spectra team
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BonIllawarra, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
Best breast pump.
Super effective breast pump. Recieved the day after I ordered it which was amazing. Good battery life, love that it is light and portable enough to take with me on the rare occasions I'm not at home to pump. The night light and timer are great features. I did need to go down a shield size, but that was easy enough.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Bon, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your S1. :)
Did you get any help with shield sizing? If you want to be sure of the best fit, shoot us a message to... Read more
[email protected] and we will help you get the best fit possible. :)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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IreneMelbourne
- 6 reviews
my bub's sustenance
This GREATLY helped me and my bub for 8 months!!! No dramas, worked well all the way. Battery was very good, lasts me more than I expected. The night light is a plus, not too bright when pumping in the dark room with bub. The sound is a bit loud but it is like white noise kind of sound, so it doesn't really wake my little one and husband up.
And I got it for 15% discount as well, just watch out for those promos if you are not in a hurry to get one.
Now I have let 2 of my friends use it.
The only downside I feel of it is just that everything is online for it, so you have to wait 2-3 days for your product to arrive, so plan early.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Irene, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review about your S1 experience. :)
We love hearing that your pump made such a big difference for you and your little one, and it made life a little easier. :)... Read more
Isn't the nightlight the best!? If we can help you or your friends with anything, please let us know. :) Have a good weekend. Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Coco83Melbourne
- 6 reviews
Don’t bother with any other pump this it worth it’s weight in gold
After baby no.1 and using another brand with only one attachment baby no.2 came along and I wasn’t going to mess around it was so easy to set up and pull apart to clean. I could express both sides within 15 mins instead of an hour like my previous pump. I got the rechargeable/battery one so I could use a pump bra and pump hands free whilst making my toddler breakfast. But if cost is a problem I’d got the model down that need to be attached to a power source.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Coco, thanks so much for leaving us a review of your experience with your S1.
I love how you were able to pump easily while grabbing breakfast for your little one, so you were not sitting around w... Read more
aiting to pump - this obviously saved you time to be able to pump on the go!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
KettlebellySydney
- 4 reviews
- Verified purchase
Absolute lifesaver for feeding bub
I needed to express in the early days of giving birth to stimulate milk supply. The things I love about it is that is gentle on my boobs, makes very little noise, is portable so I take it to and from my room and can pump in front of the tv to keep me entertained and the parts are easy to assemble and easy to wash. I like the massage function too which stimulates my letdown so I can get more milk out for baby. I think the slightly higher cost for the ability to pump without plugging in is very worth it, and overall the pump is fantastic value fo...Read more
r money considering how much it costs to hire one! In addition, the ability to double pump has saved me so much time. I now sit and pump on both sides at the same time for 10-15 minutes and I’m done – it’s super easy. The only things I think are potential ‘cons’ are that the plastic tubes seem to come away from the backflow protector sometimes, but that might be because I carry it around so much around the house, but I just plug them back in and they don’t impact on performance whatsoever. Also double pumping is a bit tricky – I have to really sit there and hold them both up and tilt a bit forward so the milk goes into the collection bottles, but that’s just getting used to, and 10-15 minutes of my time to sit and zone out while pumping really isn’t a huge issue. Overall really great product and one of the best things I have bought for bub – it allows my hubby to feed baby once in a while too and give mummy a break. It's great value too when you consider how much it costs to rent a pump. Highly recommended!!1 comment
Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Kettlebelly, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your Spectra!
I am pleased you have found the pump to be so great for you, in so many ways!!!... Read more
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!
Samantha T
- 3 reviews
Love it!
I love the Spectra S1 double pump. Its easy to use and easy to clean. The built in battery makes it easy to use when your out and about, the best feature by fare!
It is comfortable to use with lots of speed settings. Would highly recommended purchasing the spectra pump!
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Samantha, thanks so much for sharing your experience of your S1. :)
I am pleased you are finding the portable battery so useful in helping you be out and about, and ensure your baby is getting your milk, no matter what!... Read more
Thanks for your recommendation! Happy pumping! Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
marinakrsAU
- 3 reviews
- 5 likes
- Verified purchase
This saved me
I have used other hospital-grade breast pumps before, including Medela and Ameda, and just thought pumping was awkward and clunky with no way around it. Until I tried the Spectra S1... life changing! I pumped A LOT with both my kids, with almost every feed for around the first 6 months, so a good breast pump made all the difference to me. It's easy to move around with, so I can pump while watching TV, easily take it to the bedroom to use during the night... no unplugging from the wall every time. It only needed a recharge about once a week. And...Read more
it has a night light! In addition to the excellence of the product, Spectra's customer service was top notch. They are super easy to reach, and are experts in using the pumps themselves, so they understand how vital it is to have a reliable, working pump available. I highly recommend this breast pump to any mum who relies on frequent pumping.2 comments
Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Marina, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with the S1!
I am super pleased it has made your life a bit easier as a mum, and is helpful to feed your baby! ... Read more
We do pride ourselves on our support and service, so I am pleased to know this has been helpful to you as well. Please do let us know if we can help with anything at all. Have a lovely Mothers Day! Best Georgie Spectra teamNo problem, thanks for providing me such a great experience!
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C.OnlineLaunceston, TAS
- 11 reviews
- Verified purchase
Excellent item for any breastfeeding Mum!
I decided to buy an electric pump to replace my manual hand pump and it was the best decision I made post pregnancy. The pump itself is rechargeable which was one of the biggest reasons I bought it, for portability when I returned to work. You can double pump, change the speed and suction settings and it even had a light for night time pumping. There’s even a deep spot to sit your bottle in once you’ve finished. No issues with this product at all but just make sure you have the tube fully connected with no air intake otherwise it won’t suction properly.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Courtney, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your S1 experience!
You are so right about checking that all the parts are connected properly. Whenever there are suction issues, ... Read more
it is usually always because of the parts not being assembled correctly, or even parts needing replacing.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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StaceyMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- Verified purchase
Does not suit me
First of all, I want to give credit to Spectra customer service. They reply to your enquiries very promptly.
For the pump itself, I love the rechargeable feature. You can carry it anywhere in the house without worrying about power plug. And I only charged it once a day. The tubing should be longer. I find that often times it came off from the backflow protector. For me, the suction level was too strong for level 2 but level 1 was too low for getting milk output effectively so I stayed at level 2 even though it gave me some pain. This could be ...Read more
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Stacey, thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience of the S1.
I am sorry you are having a difficult time with your comfort. :(... Read more
I know you have seen a lactation consultant, but if you could shoot us a message at [email protected], I am pretty sure we can help you work out how to make the pump work better for you. I will keep an eye out for your message, so we can be sure to help you right away. Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Bundah GirlCanberra
- 5 reviews
- 5 likes
The best
So much more comfortable than the hospital grade one they loan out from the hospital. Much more affordable than anything else. I had significant issues with supply due to bub's tongue tie, and this machine was the turning point for me. They're customer service is also excellent. Don't even bother with that competitor whose name starts with a 'M'.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Bundah Girl! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with your S1 with us.
I am pleased to know it really helped you out with bub's tongue tie... that can be a tricky time for all. Pleased our support team were able to help you out too.... Read more
Hope all is going well with your little one now. Please let us know if we are able to help with anything moving forward. Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RachelPicton
- 4 reviews
Quick and easy!
I was a bit skeptical spending more than I wanted to on a breast pump but I'm so glad I did!
I almost bought the s2 because I thought the built in battery in the s1 wouldn't be necessary but I am so relieved that I went with the s1, the built in battery is a life saver! I love that I can go anywhere and pump without having to cart around messy, tangling cords.
All of the parts are quick and easy to clean and it pumps a lot quicker than other brands
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Rachel, thanks so much for sharing your experience of the S1.
I am so pleased to hear you found it portable and easy to use. It really makes a difference when you are a busy mum with a little one in tow, doesn't it?... 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!
- Verified purchase
Pump broken after 8 weeks
I purchased the Spectra pump 8 weeks ago and have used it around 10 times to build up a supply to go back to work.
Today I noticed the power was really weak and not charging properly. When I re-inserted the power plug it sparked!
The machine when plugged in is now making a loud ticking sound.
I really thought Spectra was supposed to be top quality.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Rowie, I am so sorry to hear about your pump.
We sell so many pumps that do such a great job, it is really disappointing to us when something goes wrong with that rare one.... Read more
You have a two year warranty on your pump, so if you contact us we can make process a warranty claim on your pump and get you back to pumping in no time at all. If you email us at [email protected] we will ensure we help you right away. I will keep an eye out for your message. Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Emily
- 3 reviews
Best pump on the market!
i had a special care bub and never got to properly breast feed. I had low supply and had to pump
Exclusively and this pump was a lifesaver. I tried several other hospital grade pumps and none stimulated my like the spectra. I pumped 8 times a day for 9 months and by using this pump and a hands free pumping bra I was able to pump whilst doing the dishes/ironing/cooking... I wasn’t confined to the couch next to a wall outlet thanks to its rechargeable battery. I was also able to continue pumping when we lost power for 12 hours. When we went out ...Read more
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Emily, thanks so much for your review!
It sounds like the S1 was perfect for you, and you used it well to it's potential! It's fantastic for alleviating the stress of a power blackout too, isn't it?!... Read more
The S1 is a very popular pump with exclusive expressing mums for very good reason, as you have just shared! Happy pumping! Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RainbowMelbourne
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
Gentle pump.
I bought these because of the rave reviews. It does the job and is good value for money. However i found that the suction was not the best if you're looking for something a bit stronger to extract more milk. It was very gentle though & helped me get through the stages where everything hurt from breastfeeding.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Rainbow, thanks for leaving your review.
I am concerned about your comment around the suction not being so great. That sounds like something might be up.... Read more
Would you contact us so we can help you with this? There might be an adjustment with settings, or the parts might need assembling a little differently, because you should have a pretty effective suction. :) I will keep an eye out for your message so we can help you. Best Georgie Spectra TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Hannah
- 4 reviews
Amazing pump
This pump is amazing. I can not fault it at all. It's easy to use, easy to clean, gentle and comfortable. The let down mode is fantastic and if I ever needed a pump again (I won't I am done with babies haha) I would definitely buy another spectra S2/1
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Hannah, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review of your S1.
It's always pleasing to hear the pump has been an all round winner for mums.... 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!
Does what it says, well
It's different from the hosiptal meleda bump, but after getting uesed to it, it's a really good one. with different strenth level, and night light. It's timer saver and when it was used when there were issues with nipples and it can be taken to work as well. I would recommend this product.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Lorraine, thanks for sharing your review of the S1.
We are so pleased to know this has helped you save time, and you have found the suction strength helpful. It is higher than others on the market... Read more
, and it makes a big difference for many of our mums.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
jasmine25BRISBANE
- 14 reviews
Life-saver!!!
I had so many troubles with breastfeeding, before I got this machine. I was using a different pump, which we will not mention - but it's the most popular one on the market. I would barely get 60ml in 90 minutes. When I got my S1, I was getting 100ml in just 10 minutes! this pump saved my breast feeding journey! At the end of the day, I pump my breasts empty and avoid getting blocked ducts, which I was getting a lot of. And this is fed to baby for his last feed of the day. Any left over is frozen, for emergencies. I used to be excited to have 100ml for emergencies - now I have about 4 litres!! love my spectra, couldn't recommend it highly enough.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Jasmine, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on the Spectra S1.
We love hearing how this pump saved your breastfeeding journey - that's so important.... Read more
By the way, freezer stash pride is a real thing! ;) Let us know if we can ever help with anything at all. Happy pumping. Best Georgie Spectra teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Clare LAU
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Works really well. Not painful
I have used this for three weeks and it's relatively quiet and not painful. I've only used the hospital medela and I think this is quite comparable and much cheaper. The customer service on Facebook is also very responsive. Parts are easy to clean. Recommend to all mums to be!
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Clare, thanks so much for sharing your experience of the S1.
We love that so many mums find it gentle on their nipples, making it easier in those early days where things can often be painful. We a... Read more
lso love how quiet it is for a hospital grade pump, making those late night pumps a little easier on the whole family!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
FelicityBallarat
- 3 reviews
- Verified purchase
A life saver
My baby refused to latch on in the early days but ideas determined to breastfeed, so I began exclusively pumping. This pump is great. It is so quiet compared to others. It is easy to use and the Spectra customer service is amazing. Be sure that you measure and get the correct size breast shield as this will impact on your output. The only negative is the size of the pump compared to others on the market. But would still have this over any other.
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Felicity, thanks for sharing your experience of the Spectra S1 breast pump. We are pleased you are having a great experience with it. :)
You are so right about how big a difference shield size can... Read more
make for some mums. I am also glad you found our customer support helpful.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Samasked
I was pumping and all of a sudden the Spectra turns off! I tried to turn it back on and the screen turns in but there’s no suction or pumping sounds from the pump. After a few seconds, it shuts off.
The battery is fully charged! Can someone help?!
4 answers
Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Sam, oh no!
Could you please send us a message to [email protected] so we can do some troubleshooting with you to see what is happening?
I will keep an eye out for your message and go from there.
The Spectra team
This is the exact problem I just started having, did you get any answers?
Customer Service T.Spectra
Hey Sarah, so sorry to hear you're having this issue too :-( If you contact us at [email protected] we can help you :-)
Spectra Team
Jenn Fasked
Hi it’s my first time to charge my spectra s1 and it takes forever to charge. It’s been drained and currenty charging 1-2 bats for 24 hours! please help?
1 answer
Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Jen, oh no! It sounds like your adaptor is not assembled together correctly! :(
This is an easy for for you, but if you contact us at [email protected] we will help you with this. :)
The Spectra team
David And Kungasked
Hello
What is the difference between the S1 and the S2?
Thank you
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi David and Kung, thanks for your question. :)
The only difference between the S1 and the S2 is the S1 has a rechargeable battery and the S2 needs to be plugged into a power source to operate. :)
Other than that they have exactly the same specifications and features. :)
The Spectra team
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Customer Service T.Spectra
Hi Pseudonorm, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience with your S1.
It's great to hear that you have enjoyed how quiet it is, and that it is working so well for you.... Read more
Even better that you got it in one of our sales at such a great price! Let us know if we can help with anything at all. :) Happy pumping. Best Georgie Spectra team