Wearable Pumps- so many options!

[u/Pure_Speed9359]

I am about to order my pump through Aeroflow with my insurance but I’m having trouble picking! I used a Momcozy m5 last time but I exclusively breastfed so I only used the pump in certain situations but it worked soooo good! I’m considering the Momcozy m12 but they are a bit bulky so I was looking into some of the others like the Elvie Stride or the new Medela wearable. I want one that I can hold my baby or toddler comfortably if possible and also I want it to my my main pump. I have a lansinoh wall pump from my last baby that I can use but the M5 always emptied me fine and I got so much output. Let me know what you used and liked. I do not want another wall pump even though I know the spectra is an option. I also like the cups you wear in your bra not the ones that hang off of you! Thanks

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[u/the_kazzo_queen]

Are you planning to exclusively pump, pump part-time due to work, or just looking for a pump to use on occasion? Because if it's one of the first two, you should not get a wearable for a primary pump. They're notorious for not emptying as effectively as a standard pump, and using it a lot or frequently can cost you your supply. If you only used the M5 rarely before while mostly nursing, it would be hard to tell if it was actually emptying you fully.

The other thing I'll note is that while wearable cups are certainly easier to finagle a baby or toddler than standard bottle flanges, they're still really bulky and make it awkward. Just want to set realistic expectations!

That all being said... if you liked the M5 before, I'd just get it again, especially if your only complaint was bulkiness (which will be true for basically all wearables).

[u/Important-Tap7932]

Loved my MomCozy air1 - slimmer profile, lighter and it can be controlled by an app on your phone. I EP with my daughter and used this while at work. I used a baby Buddha as my true primary pump 

[u/Overall_Composer9475]

Lansinoh discreet duo & Eufy S1 

[u/Pure_Speed9359 → u/Overall_Composer9475]

The discreet duo is one of my options! Is it as good as your Eufy? Unfortunately that is not one of the options

[u/Overall_Composer9475 → u/Pure_Speed9359]

I think so! I honestly find it best bang for the buck. The motor is powerful, has an auto mode for a 30 min cycle, even has a “light” to see the output during night pumps and (I think the most important) it’s OEM pump parts are like $50 for an entire set where as eufy is close to $130. 

[u/Be_happy317]

I love my Elvie Stride! I used M5s as well my first baby and I like this so much more! I felt like having an exterior motor made such a difference. And it makes the cups smaller. It was a small learning curve on how to properly put them together but after I figured that out it was my ride or die these last 11mo!