Breast Pump Suction | What you ACTUALLY need to know!

[@knguyenthu]

I know you mentioned that this video took a lot of work. But this video is everything. This is saving me from buying a pump that wouldn’t work for me. Thank you again for making videos that no one else can.

[@sherryannestacion4298]

Who's here because they don't want to get their 5th pump wrong? 🥴

[@emmaemma8994]

I wish I’d found this video before getting my 5th 😂

[@ayshaherron8762]

Definitely me. I already have three that don’t really work for my life style or aren’t really extracting milk efficiently for me.

[@leehnnnnh]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@AbbyAbby10]

Which one did you get?

[@alexandraanomaly9991]

Lmao. Spectra s2 cordless, and medela freestyle for me 😅 both have similar suction, kinda a three suck suction so it's a bit vibraty. They work really alike and are both amazing.

[@akhoneybee907]

I’m one of those moms that needs a long pull! I found the medela hand pump is great because I can just maintain suction myself for long periods of time. It works super well for me. I also have the baby Buddha and the spectra.

[@dianarosebongon3196]

I'm not a mom, but this page really gave a walkthrough on all breastpumps out there. I really recommend this page to all new moms and all moms that's new on using pumps. 💯% 🥰

[@NewLittleLife]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@susanramirez-chung104]

Thank you for this!! I love how systematic/scientific you were in testing the pumps.

[@Maria-ie5bn]

Wow thank you, I seriously understand all of it so much more. The graphs really helped. Great job. I also had the Pump in style 8 years ago for my first born, but I got teased with the actual hospital pump for four weeks be we were in true nicu. The symphony I believe. I could get 12-14oz with that pump so I had a nice supply built up. Then I got home and use PIS and it was so bad. You videos help a lot though. Thank you.

[@stefanieleone7775]

Could you show the pumpables genie advance?

[@ForrestGreenPea]

Wow, okay, this video is everything! I cannot tell you how much I love and appreciate your commitment to helping women make informed decisions. I would definitely love more information on the three separate cups and the average suction loss with them across all pumps to help me decide which one would likely be the best buy. I also think it would be very valuable to have a video that goes more into detail about the Bella Baby. To be honest, I bought it just because it was cheap and offered something unique. However, if there is something glaringly "bad" about it, I think it would be beneficial to know. Lastly, I would really love more information about the Pumpable SuperGenie. I know you did a little video on it, but I would love some of this data. I have seen the least amount of information about this pump but literally everyone who has done any kind of video on it has raved about it. I am very interested in the suction range on it, and seeing the graph of its suction style. Thank you so much for all you do and for being you!

[@ForrestGreenPea]

@NewLittleLifebyAllison You showed this comment on your Instagram "thank you"s today and I'm so grateful! You're the best!

[@amerikanerin89]

I would LOVE to see some data on the Symphony! I'm an IBCLC who uses a Symphony at work and a Spectra on occasion at home. With both babies I've found the Spectra initially works fine, then after my milk regulates a bit I really struggle with it- seems to be at least partially related to being unable to trigger more than 1-2 letdowns. In the meantime, I am still producing twice my baby's needs while using the Symphony at work. I would love to figure out if there is a personal pump that may better match how the Symphony works!

[@krislanc1239]

I know this is an old video but did you get back on the Lansinoh one? I recently bought it, like it a lot better than the Medela solo that I bought originally but I can tell the suction is low. Debating buying the spectra but I’ve spent already so much on the pumps and their spare parts.

[@NewLittleLife]

The Lansinoh Siganture Pro does still have low suction. BUT, if it’s working well for you, it’s not really a problem that needs fixed! If you like it and it removes milk efficiently, that’s what matters.

[@caitlankelly4367]

Thank you for all of your hard work. I really appreciate you.

[@NewLittleLife]

Thank you! This means a lot 💙

[@capnice]

this is very helpful. i already have about 6 different pumps but this was very comprehensive

[@SuperNova-bq2ge]

Wich pump is your favourite?

[@Mg76b]

This is an amazing video! Thank you for taking your time and doing the research ❤️. Can you do a video reviewing suction on the cups? Do they impact quality of pumps ?

[@LosingStephanie7]

Thanks so much for making this video. A year later and I’m still watching it. Soooo much good info

[@CarolyneP]

Just found you and OMG thanks for answering all my questions!!! God bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@alejandraarvizu4701]

Thanks a lot for this video! I was completely lost before it and now! I feel more ready to watch all of your videos! Thanks a lot!

[@NewLittleLife]

“All About Suction” - My favorite video on the channel to date!! 💙

[@zohraazam9142]

I need to know if Elvie will work for me. I love learning technical data so this video really helped me. So scared to spend the money and order from the US to the UAE and then be stuck with pumps that’s have issues.

[@eugeniacotrim]

What an amazing video!! This could've been easily a final theses college project, and you would've aced it lol and you're giving this information for free ❤️❤️ thank you so much for all the time and work you put into this, and for being so thorough and clear!!

[@NewLittleLife]

Thank you for this! I just wrote up a lot of my exploratory research into a peer reviewed article, hopefully it’s published this November!

[@eugeniacotrim]

@@NewLittleLife I'm really glad to hear that! I'll be rooting for you, you deserve it all!!

[@MultiDaisy1995]

Thank you SO MUCH for all of the time & effort that you put into this video. It was super helpful!

[@activistcarol]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your videos!!!!

[@bluemudpuddles]

YES I am so thankful for this resource! I have learned so much and have this resource now to share with friends. Thanks, Allison!

[@1027vvergara]

This was fun to watch.. So nerdy 🥰 Was watching it while i washed dishes bottles & my pump parts while I'm pumping with mom cozy s12 lol

[@manasiagrawal1322]

Thank you for this! I can't even imagine how much work is involved here! On spectra S1 how does suction change double vs single pumping? I have been using single side at suction 3 but I don't feel any suction when double pumping. Is double pumping at 6 equivalent to single pumping at 3?

[@LeMary1208]

Helped me so much! I was between a new spectra and baby buddha, but now I made my decision! Thanks!!!

[@colleenhenry5988]

What did you go with?

[@LeMary1208]

​@colleenhenry5988 I ended up getting a inside the bra pump and I regret I should had bought one of those two. I still have my old spectra going strong tho, but at some point I decided to quit pumping and just started on Domperidone

[@Nancy-rk9zp]

Can you update this with Elvie Stride and Willow Go? Thank you!

[@chengyuehtsai7132]

What's the suction range of s12 pro mom cozy?

[@johannadavila2309]

Awesome video, thank you for your time , and research, this makes me understand more how there is no one pump fits everyone. I just wish there was a magic way of knowing which suction is going to be best for us before buying the pump 🤪 but you know this info is great

[@NewLittleLife]

I know! We need some kind of way you can try out breast pumps before you buy 😂

[@mooneydelia]

Thank you so much! I love all the data and graphs! So easy to follow and understand!

[@randomequations2210]

something similar i was looking for ages on KZbin finally found today

[@nataliedearden183]

Please review in detail the pumpable genie pump!

[@ejfong]

I really enjoyed this video (as a scientist myself hehe). The freemie is my primary pump and I use it all the time with my Medela PISA flanges. I could never extract all my milk with the freemie cups. I figured it's because I do hand massages everytime I pump (and use LaVie heated massagers) and thats more difficult with any cup/wearable pump (I also have Elvies). So I would be interested to see how the Elvies and Freemie cups (maybe LM cups too) would compare.

[@charlenasims2545]

Can't wait for your other suction video! Which pumps have that loooong strong pull? I also get the most milk out this way.

[@tierracaccitolo]

Could you get a graph of the suction of a parru p10? I know it's a wearable but something about this pump empties me the best but I know I should still have a primary pump as an exclusive pumper. 😊

[@chasingraynbows]

Did you try this on any manual pumps? Great video I love all the info.

[@ecghem7]

Thank you for compiling all this data!

[@tont0nify]

How does baby Buddha level 1 compared to the pumpable genie?

[@wolflover4life19]

The lansinoh max suction makes so much sense. I hated that pump and it was my first. I couldn't get enough milk.

[@piscesfish]

thanks for this video and analysis! I loved how the graphs helped visualize the suction patterns. would you have the data for medela freestyle flex and pumpables genie advanced as well? would love to see their graphs!

[@NewLittleLife]

I’ve got data for almost 50 pumps! I have it all available inside my program for my members, but I share some pumps here on KZbin occasionally :) Www.Newlittlelifelessons.Com/working-moms-program

[@anu4eva2009]

This is awesome. Can you do a video comparing the Spectra S1 to Medela pump in style max flow?

[@NewLittleLife]

Great idea, thanks!

[@kaylachavis1232]

Yes please!!

[@alicelin9920]

Can you also test the cimilre p1???

[@broken0crystal]

Half way of the video and I thought I'm in a statistic course of some master degree! Man, I'm really putting ALL IN for breastfeeding (time, money and my whole brain)

[@NewLittleLife]

Haha yes sorry!! It’s a bit of a data overload!!

[@knguyenthu]

@@NewLittleLife not a data overload. Your graphs were extremely helpful. This was something I needed to see and it’s helping me not waste my money. Thank you again for making this video.

[@NewLittleLife]

You bet. I hate seeing moms spend so much money buying all different kinds of breast pumps. Glad it helped you!

[@marxu15]

Hi, thanks for the video! 😊 Just got a Phillips avent pump. Any chance you could include it in a video soon?? Thanks :)

[@NewLittleLife]

I think I may have that one? I’ll Check!

[@anaragavan]

Can you please so this for the pumpables pump you just got? Thanks so much!

[@chloesgoodell8273]

Now I just need the info of what portable matches the motif luna 😅

[@elizabethunger9190]

How do we become a member to get member only videos?

[@NewLittleLife]

Click JOIN next to the subscribe button!

[@alessandraaudano1877]

can you please make a video of medela freestyle flex suction????? please please! thank you

[@SpiritofProphecy999]

I agree that a long pull is best for me. With my first I only used a manual pump 100% of the time. I preferred the lansinoh (manual) considering the minimal options I could find at Walmart… and I frequently would just hold down a draw continuously… it was wonderful…… simply wonderful

[@mariamartins1893]

The best ever. I love to watch your videos.

[@neato86]

Wonderful video!!! Does the new Spectra Gold Dual Compact have the "flutters" like the Spectra 1 or is more smooth like Spectra 9?

[@annawright8]

I’d be interested in learning more about the Bella baby! I’ve been thinking about getting one because I need something portable

[@svk4036]

Thanks for this video. How is the suction strength affected when using a single motor pump to pump both breasts at the same time?

[@NewLittleLife]

Good question! The pumps vary here too. I’ll do a few more tests and give that data!

[@baybieluu4598]

Hi! Can you do a comparison for medela’s freestyle please?

[@brookelejeune1346]

This video was awesome and so interesting to see!!! I plan to keep watching your videos to look for this answer, but one thing I'm wondering is if you've found a portable pump that has that similar "vibration" pattern and suction strength like the Spectra S1/S2? That is my FAVORITE pump but I struggle to find anything else comparable to it. I tend to pump on the max settings, not sure if that's a me issue or a pump issue but Spectra is sending me a new pump this week! I've purchased a couple portables that all have their pros and cons but nothing that feels very similar to my trusty Ole Spectra

[@NewLittleLife]

Definitely the Pumpables Genie Advanced is my favorite portable pump for spectra lovers :) pumpables.co/products/genie-advanced?ref=NEWLITTLELIFE Coupon code for a discount: NEWLITTLELIFE

[@cassiforest9191]

That info was so extra. Lol I loved it!! Thank you for doing all this research :)

[@toysvoice]

Absolutely excellent video! Great job! 🎉🎊

[@patriciaazevedo7165]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I'm expecting my first baby, I have NO IDEA about pumping, I actually never saw one in person and you give me so much to choose! I wish you could test the Baby Buddha with the different cups on the market and maybe with the Elvie Stride cup, would that work? As I don't know what I will like I really want see a comparison between Elvie Stride and Baby Buddha with cups 🙏

[@NewLittleLife]

I know it’s so overwhelming, and there are so many comparaisons on my list to do! I usually do those requested by members of my program first, if you’d like help figuring out all things pumping and some personalised help, you can check that out here! Www.Newlittlelifelessons.Com/working-moms-program

[@melissabourne4151]

What kind of max suction do you get with a motif Luna with battery? Looking to get a better pump with more suction power, but not sure what suction strength to look at.

[@jessicaoliver773]

I’m super confused. I have the Madela pump in style max flow and I recently got the freestyle flex to take to work. The freestyle flex should have higher suction, but I didn’t feel that and it didn’t produce as much milk. The free stuff flex seems super weak compared to my pump in style.I don’t get it…. Planning to return the freestyle unless you can give me some insight to help me figure out how to make it work right.

[@embee776]

Wow great research!

[@shantialexandrasanchez1853]

Allison, I appreciate this video so much!!! Would you be able to make a video about which are the best cups to use? I have the freemie cups with Baby Buddha and not getting much milk in comparison to Baby Buddha with regular flanges. I don’t want to make another purchase on cups if they all end up being the same. Thank you again!! ❤️

[@Amy.Vvvvvv]

Thank you for your informative analysis!

[@jessicanorman9239]

What portable pump expresses like the Medela PISA with a little bit higher suction?

[@kitkatkt0990]

Did you do any tests on the suction or noise level of the Spectra Dual Compact?

[@James52389]

This was super helpful - thank you!

[@wolflover4life19]

I'm dying for more info on the Zomee Z2

[@Trontree]

I would love to see what the Symphony graph looks like and maybe guess at why a lot of people have such good success with that pump over others. Is it the suction? The pattern? Is it because you’re likely to be using it at the very beginning of your pumping journey and your hormones are at their best for milk production then? It’s a mystery that needs to be solved 😂

[@NewLittleLife]

TOTALLY! We’re moving back to the US soon and I intend to rent one and do all kinds of research with it! Can’t buy one.. sooo expensive 🙈

[@lbfaith]

Do you have an updated baby Buddha video? I heard the new version has an adjusted stimulation to be more bearable. Can you link it?

[@NewLittleLife]

They did bring the overall suction strength down a bit, but the stimulation mode is still the same pattern, so I’m my opinion still not ideal for most users!

[@christinehoeferlin9415]

Have you tried the ardo alyssa double electric pump? Curious about how it measures up to the other wireless options

[@NewLittleLife]

Absolutely fantastic pump 👍🏼

[@christinehoeferlin9415]

@@NewLittleLife Trying to choose a pump that is covered by insurance. I used the spectra S2 with babe number 1, but looking to have a little more freedom with number 2. The only wireless options are the alyssa double electric pump, freemie, and spectra 9. Looking to see the comparison with those and the S2. Curious on sound and output. Have any suggestions?

[@ccat8324]

Have you tried a motif pump? I have one but I've never used it and I haven't compared it to my pump in style maxflow.

[@magallyberg3826]

Can you do one for momcozy pump s12 pump?

[@videotimeitis]

I was counting how many times you said "okay"...I lost the count too quick and then everytime you said okay I had a good laugh

[@NewLittleLife]

Okay 🙃

[@videotimeitis]

@@NewLittleLife didnt see that coming

[@rosalindasaavedra3645]

I have a spectra s2 and am looking for a portable pump with either the legendary, cara, or freemie cups. I was hoping you’d show more data regarding the suction on the genie advanced, babybuddha, & freemie with those cups. You didn’t talk much about those specifics.

[@NewLittleLife]

I’ll add those to the list for the next video!

[@annar8232]

@@NewLittleLife did you ever make this video? Looking for a portable pump to go with my Cara cups that I use with my spectra S2

[@krystalship6245]

Does Spectra is wearable?

[@elexuspowell8218]

Can you try the ameda pumps

[@mama_lifestyle_etc]

How would you compare the Motif Luna to Elvie? I have the Luna and I only use the massage mode at max for pumping cause I get more out put then going to expression mode and I’m looking at getting the elvie. How os the elvie for suction compare to Luna please☺️

[@CM-kl7pp]

Can you please advise me how much suction these pumps have… im looking for the purpose of stretching skin on legs n chest and back.. im currently using cupping machines but i am considering using this for skin do to an injury.. what i need to know is does it have enough suction to stretch skin vs a womans breast pump purpose

[@NewLittleLife]

Breast pumps are typically 200-300mmhg in range if you get a good seal.

[@lbfaith]

Also, I had a medals PISA for my second baby 9 years ago. Was wondering if you knew what the mmhg was for level 5….. that’s what I was expressing on. I didn’t have a choice in pumps (didn’t know if I did) as I was on Medicaid. But now I have my own insurance and have all these choices!!! 😅

[@brooklynmagee4769]

Can you explain the suction style of the motif Luna? I watched your other videos and I’ve not seen anything about that yet! Does it have the in and out suction style or the style more like the spectra?

[@johannadavila2309]

Btw did I miss it? Or there was no review of auction for the medela freestyle flex

[@NewLittleLife]

I couldn’t cover all the pumps in this video here, just some of the unique ones! Would you like some info on the freestyle flex? What specifically are you looking for?

[@johannadavila2309]

@@NewLittleLife I’m expecting and looking between baby Buddha and medela freestyle flex, I’m just concerned since my nipples have always been very sensitive so I’m afraid the Buddha will be to strong of a suction for me, and wondering if the Fflex can go as high as the Buddha in case I end up needing it? Since I don’t know what I’ll end up needing suction wise, I would like to have one that has both options, to go low but also get up to high suction if that makes sense. Interested in exclusively pumping if that weighs in between which pump to choose from those two?

[@pauljones9150]

You should ask for likes and subscribes at the end/start of the video. You make high quality videos, you deserve more traction

[@samanthah2226]

I can pump 3 to 4 ounces in my gen 1 haakaa, but only get about an ounce when pumping with an electric pump. I have tried pumps from spectra, and Medela. Do you think the Willow would maybe be worth a try?

[@ashleylebron2394]

Thank you for this!!!! It was great!!!!

[@dianer8232]

hi :) I use the spectra s1 for occasional pumping (5 days a week,2/3 times a day, baby is 5 months old). I bought a bellababy mimio but succion is way too strong and painful for me. For example in massage mode i use spectra on 3 or 4 out of 10 for succion. More than this it s not comfortable. I wanna buy a portable pump cause i have 2 hours per Days in subway and spectra is way too big. Which one between medela freestyle and pumpables do you recommand for me for a gentle succion ? Thanks a lot

[@kaylamyers7440]

Love this!

[@katiemiller5199]

Thanks for all of your research - it actually looks like fun! I’d love to see what the pumpables Supergenie graph looks like and what the range is

[@NewLittleLife]

Those are next on my list!!

[@jasmines6380]

@@NewLittleLife do u have a pumpables advance graph as well? It says leave a comment if we want to know more about something

[@NewLittleLife]

I have a graph somewhere, the suction levels on that one were about 45-305! An awesome little pump.

[@katelynmohr7691]

So helpful!!

[@batoolsial8110]

Thank you for info

[@stephanieveilleux9611]

So sad you re not talking about Freestyle flex since it is one of the most used by moms? What about the flex? Where is the data and succion pattern?

[@adambekki3138]

The Imani pump is identical to the mom cozy but recently got fda approval (I guess the mom cozy was a knock off from what I was told?) legendairy milk recently started selling it. I’m curious if the suction is as good or the same to the mom cozy. Also legendairy milk sells caps for the top to convert the cups to collection cups to function like their legendairy milk cups, cara cups, and freemie. Do you care to review?

[@NewLittleLife]

I did an initial review on the Legendairy milk pump on Instagram today, I’ll check into a couple things you mentioned though! Very interesting.

[@zaharasundermeyer6211]

With the suction of the willow being constant how does that effect the actual suction of breast milk if the pulses are shorter?

[@NewLittleLife]

The max suction is similar to other pumps, it just doesn’t go all the way back to 0. But a baby maintains suction as well, so I don’t think that’s a negative point at all if that’s what you’re asking :)

[@SolarStarseed]

How does Baby Buddah level 1 compare to Medela Symphony?

[@NewLittleLife]

Medela symphony starts near zero, and the baby Buddha has one of the highest starting levels of any pump I’ve tested. Near 100 if I remember right. Does that answer your question?

[@SolarStarseed]

@@NewLittleLife I have the Symphony and meant is there a level on the Buddah that is like a level on the Symphony? Someone told me level 1 feels like level 9 on the Symphony.

[@NewLittleLife]

That sounds close to me! I compare settings pretty often for member in my program, one of the perks of being there :) those suction levels sound about right for those two pumps though. I’d have to check and see if the cycle speed are similar, that can make a different in the feel as well. Hope that helps!

[@SolarStarseed]

@@NewLittleLife yes, thank you!

[@juliep1122]

With all the time and effort you put into this video, you might want to consider releasing it with a different title, something like “pump suction data for 25 popular pumps.” Or whatever. When I first saw it I had no idea that you were actually discussing the details of several pumps, I thought it was more generalized information.

[@NewLittleLife]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@erinb8986]

Please do an in-depth Bella baby video!

[@samanthah8260]

NCVI looks like a good one but idk

[@nowydaherman192]

Hi Allison. I am a first time mommy and cant afford a pump right now. I am also experiencing low milk supply Could you help pleass

[@NewLittleLife]

Do you have a Lactation Consultant near you? Often, your health insurance will cover a visit. You baby is the best pump! You don’t need an electric one if you’re with your baby and breastfeeding well. So maybe start there

[@nowydaherman192]

Hi i have been working for a month now and i have been hand expressing. I am unable to provide the baby with the amount of milk she needs right now hence i am supplementing with formula. She gets terrible spit ups, dr said she had cow milk allergy. I dont have access to a lactation consultant

[@nataliedearden183]

I have a spare pump I can send u

[@HeyItsKayJayBae]

Spectra s1 vs s2

[@jacquilyngeorgeowo5309]

Ok you have so many pump. I need one hands free with good suction and 30 or 36mm flange. Am sure you can send one to me hahahahah seriously. I need advice on a breast pump must be hands free

[@marythr2617]

Willow hurts so much. Now I know why.

[@PaulGault-z5i]

Eulalia Harbors

[@HeyItsKayJayBae]

I love the boobieometer (that’s what I would’ve named it lol)