Pump recommendations!!

Hello!! My little one is on the way this summer and I am trying to get ahead of the game, unlike last time, with as much baby stuff as possible. With my first son, I used the Medela “hands free” pump. It was fine, but I didn’t like that I was forced to be connected to the wall for every pump. I have been looking into the true “hands free” pumps that allow you to walk around and move and not be glued to one area for 30 min. Looking at the Blue Spectra model, but not really liking the huge pump parts that dangle and whatnot.
I was just afraid of not getting an adequate pump bc the suction on those mobile pumps aren’t as strong. I was just seeing if anyone had recommendations on a pump that gets good suction and sessions, but doesn’t force you to stay plugged in. If I absolutely have to, I will get another one of those for the sake of getting and maintaining a good supply; but why not ask a bunch of moms for advice instead lololol

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I have the nullie electric hands free pumps, and i also have a manual pump. I like the nullie ones for when im out as i can stick them on and pump, and for power pumping they have different setting and suctions and my boobs do feel pretty empty after sessions, then i use my manual one at home as i find it empties my boobs quicker as im able to use my hands to help express

I have Elvie stride 2, it’s alright and does its job, sometimes it pumps good and sometimes literally a drop-.- and it’s kinda painful to be honest. I just got spectra the blue one, all tho I don’t like that the pumps are out and about, it does an amazing job! 10 minutes to empty completely and it’s sooooooo gentle yet so effective at what it does! In love! My Elvie takes 30-45 minutes to get me empty. I’ll keep Elvie for when I’m traveling and need something more low key, but at home I’m definitely using spectra! Also I heard baby Buddha pumps are great. I’ll see about getting those through insurance my next pregnancy

I use the Blue Spectra and have the Eufy Pro 1 wearables that work great!

I use the medella freestyle. Not its done me 23 months very well

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