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Some moms can get multiple let-downs, so going back and forth is recommended if needed. You can adjust the suction strength from level 1 to 12 which is measured in mmHg: level 12 will reach 250mmHg. In expression mode, you will be able to adjust the cycles every minute, up or down, going between 38 and 54 cycles/minute. Find the right combination vacuum/cycle best for your body.Īfter you achieve let-down, you will want to press the three-wave button to put it back into expression mode. Use the +/- button to adjust the vacuum and cycle to a comfortable level. Once your milk starts to flow, press it again to go back to expression mode. The massage mode is set to 70, and is not adjustable. You can massage the breast to help stimulate your let-down as well. Some moms will get a let-down in 30 seconds, and others will take a couple of minutes. Massage mode helps facilitate your let-down. If your milk is not flowing, press the 3-wave button above the power button to switch to massage mode. No child can or will suck at the same pace from the beginning to the end of a nursing session.Ĭenter the breast shield on your nipple so that the nipple fits freely in center of tunnel opening. You will want to mimic your child at the breast as much as you can during a pumping session.

#Size of spectra bottles plus#

To adjust the vacuum level, press the +/- buttons.Įxample Chart of Cycles and Suction Settings for S1 Plus & S2 Plus ModeĮvery woman is different so adjust the combination of vacuum suction and cycle speeds to the settings that work best for your body. Your pumps vacuum levels vary from L01-L12. A “comfortable” vacuum level may vary significantly, from day to day, during the day and even during the same expression session. We suggest that you start off with the vacuum level on low and gradually increase the vacuum level to a comfortable level. Some women think that milk expression occurs faster on higher vacuum levels, however, it is important not to set the vacuum level so high that it makes you uncomfortable, as the resulting pain will hinder your milk flow. The vacuum level is measured in mmHg on your breast pump and refers to how strongly the pump will ‘suckle.’ The strength of suction level should mimic how strong the baby suckles but should always be kept at a comfortable level. To adjust the cycle speed, press the +/- button. Once the milk lets down (releases from the breast), the baby will start to slow down (decreased cycles per minute) at breast.

When a baby goes to breast to elicit the letdown of milk, the baby will suckle faster (more cycles per minute) to get the milk flowing.

#Size of spectra bottles update#

UPDATE the newer Dr.The cycle speed is measured in “CPM” or “Cycles Per Minute” on your breast pump and refers to how many times the pump will ‘suckle’ and release per minute.Browns bottles do not work with Spectra Pumps* Dr Browns wide neck bottles Read THIS page for complete instructions.

Comotomo bottles, you will need to buy both of the following adapters Adapter 1 and Adapter 2.Avent glass and plastic wide neck bottles.Use the list below to find what will work for your bottle pump combo. Spectra Breast Pumps are compatible with most baby bottles when you use bottle pump adapters and in some cases, no adapter is needed. We may get paid if you buy something or take action after clicking one of these. TO OUR READERS: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hang in there, getting a baby to take a bottle can be tough at first. You might want to only purchase a few different types of bottles that are compatible with your Spectra, at first and see which one your baby likes best. You have not used a bottle with your baby yet.If you don’t see your bottle listed, leave a comment below and we will try to help you find one. Have you tried different bottles with your baby? Is there a certain type of nipple that they prefer? If you and your baby already have a bottle that you like there is most likely an adapter that will allow you to pump from your Spectra into your favorite bottle.

Will you be using the bottles to pump directly from your Spectra pump all the time or will you use a combination of pumping directly into bottles and milk bags? This will help determine how many bottles your may need and how many milk bags to have on hand.

If you are looking for the best bottles for Spectra breast pumps you’ll want to consider a few factors: Baby Bottles Spectra Breast Pumps will fit the following baby bottles: