How to Use Your Motif Luna Breast Pump // Momma Alia

Following my review of the Motif Luna I wanted to walk you through how to use the Motif Luna breast pump! I explain what you’ll need to set up the motif luna pump and how to find a comfortable setting. There’s some tips thrown in as well! If you have any questions about how to use your Motif Luna, leave them down below!
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[@MommaAlia]

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[@krewcrosby3289]

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[@chaseezra5450]

@Krew Crosby Yup, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself :)

[@bowiesamir2516]

@Krew Crosby Yea, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)

[@ashleymckinley3004]

This is so incredibly informative! First time mom, due in two months & I’m trying to figure out how to navigate this pump & I found it very overwhelming with the provided manual. Thank you so much for this video! You made everything so much simpler! I feel so much more confident to use my pump now!

[@logol6057]

I have been using this for more than a year it’s awesome makes life easier no complaints whatsoever. I recommend everyone to try it out.

[@jrparikh-islam5665]

Great vid and definitely helpful! My wife and I are expecting soon and we got this breast pump and I’m the type to rather look at vid walkthroughs instead of reading manuals! So for that, thank you tons!!

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help! Congrats to you both💕

[@kelseynichols6472]

I absolutely love how informative this video is! Fantastic job, you described everything so well. I definitely feel that I'll be able to navigate my pump after watching this! 💙

[@MommaAlia]

Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!!🤍

[@rachelconnelly5432]

This is so great! Do you have a video for disassembly and washing?

[@antlersgray]

This was helpful and encouraging to watch before using my electric pump for the first time. It calmed my nerves as a first time mom getting ready to go back to the office next month. Thank you!

[@MommaAlia]

That is exactly my hope making these videos so I’m really happy to hear that! Hope it’s a great transition momma🤍🤍

[@noryyxo6509]

Just got this pump ! First baby first time pumping, very helpful 🙏🏽 thank you 😊

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!💕

[@tiffnoodle]

Thank you! So much easier than reading the directions lol

[@MommaAlia]

Lol happy to help!

[@Lexiloooo59]

Thanks so much i have never used a pump before and i had no idea how to set it up!

[@andreabey6084]

Thank you for this! This is way more helpful than the info included in the box.

[@shelbywebbs13]

I’m not even planning on getting this pump but I watched it anyways since your voice is soothing 😂

[@MommaAlia]

Aw thanks!☺️

[@honestreviewer5322]

I was about to throw my pump away I was so frustrated - this video saved me (and my pump)! Thank you!!

[@MommaAlia]

Yay!! I’m so happy to hear it could help!🥰🤍

[@nishusingh-afari8283]

Best motif video on KZbin. Many thanks 🙏🏽

[@MommaAlia]

Wow, thank you!

[@alexabe93]

You're awesome. Video was super helpful. Typing as I pump!

[@latishac84]

GreAt video and info. I just received the pump today🤗 I can’t wait to use it once my little arrive in a few more wks. 🥰

[@MommaAlia]

Yay! Happy to help momma🥰

[@katie2786]

Excellent, thank you! Using my pump for the first time today. I have been using my Elvie only because I pump just once a day (still on maternity leave) and was super surprised to see the massage mode on 1-3 was good enough for me!

[@tashietyler5966]

I’ve been using this pump for about 5 weeks now. I like it a lot and upon first try suction was too intense so I’ve stuck with massage mode which is most comfortable with high frequency. But I had no idea how to use the cycles/frequencies so I’m happy I found this video. I feel like I’m not emptying effectively so I’m going to try your technique and see if I can resolve the clogged ducts/supply decrease im experiencing. Do you have a video on slacker boobs? Maybe it’ll help with this as well 😊

[@mickeyhatesyou14]

Video was awesome thank you!! -daddy aka the setter upper

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!!

[@santaegilbert7949]

I just place my order for this same one wit my insurance...and it was free!!! First time breastfeeding and I can't wait to get started.🥰

[@MommaAlia]

Yay!! Hope you love it and good luck momma!🥰🤍

[@Youngfamily19]

This makes me so excited to try. Thank you so much for reviewing

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@lorenaavilez11]

Thank you so much just received mine! Was very helpful 😀

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@kallihartel9094]

Just got mine thank you for this so much better then reading directions

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@eclecticsoul91]

Ordered today, baby due in January. I had a different pump with first baby but this one I qualified for on aeroflow.

[@shivvypoppy]

Due in three weeks with my first baby... Would you mind explaining the "cycle rates" and "frequencies"? What are they? What do they do?

[@MommaAlia]

Frequency is how frequently the pump is sucking and suction is how strong it will do that. Every person will require a different setting for each of those because it feels different to everyone! I would start with your suction low and frequency high. Slowly lower the frequency and raise the suction until you find a setting that feels the best to you!

[@kateregan4288]

This was so helpful. I honestly had no idea you could just stay in massage mode (which I find more comfortable and more closely mimics my baby’s suck). I may give that a try!

[@MommaAlia]

Yay! So happy to help💕

[@msminapooderpie]

Can you pump directly into the bag?

[@amylynnknotts9546]

I'm due in August with my 4th child. My first 3 were formula fed. This being my last baby I thought I would give it another try. I received this pump through my insurance/aeroflow last week. I'm so nervous about nursing and pumping. Knowing this is a good/easy pump reassures me. Thanks for putting up this helpful video!

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help momma! Happy to help and you got this!💕

[@amylynnknotts9546]

@@MommaAlia 😍

[@marsiali2834]

Which Motif Luna is this? There’s an older model and a newer one. Also, between the orange Motif Duo and the older model Motif Luna- which one would be best for a primary pump with best suction and strength etc

[@thingswithjade]

This video is GOLD!! thanks so much

[@MommaAlia]

So happy to help!!

[@ElliePierce57]

Thank you! Using this (like right now) as my new pump and your explanation was most helpful!

[@MommaAlia]

Great to hear!💕

[@brittanymorgan7366]

Omg this was so helpful thank you so much!!!

[@MommaAlia]

So happy to help!

[@shawnteeharrid]

This saved me!! I appreciate it

[@MommaAlia]

Yay, so happy to help!

[@sarahsape]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@lynettedela6506]

Thank you. This was super helpful! 😁♥️

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!😊💕

[@dianatorres6534]

I found one that I want to give to a mother in need but it’s missing the bottles. Do regular bottles screw onto it?

[@kalm6872]

I don’t have any suction do you know why?

[@domeniqueb3885]

Just got my pump. Can someone explain the cycles to me please

[@AP-fm2bf]

Do you have to wash everything (minus tubing) each time? Like the three disc parts?

[@Droseroccks]

Thank you for your throughout explanation! Like many said your voice is very soothing, my question is can you charge the pump and take it on the go or do you have to stay plugged in?

[@MommaAlia]

Aw thank you so much!! Happy to help! The model in this video is not rechargeable. However I thought I had heard they were making a version of it with that ability!

[@jessicabenitez4672]

Which would you recommend, Motif Luna Vs. Motif Duo ? Help!

[@naziaparwez2911]

Can I use any other bottle with the motif. Which one will work

[@LifewithTemmy]

Got this pump :( through Aeroflow. Suction was not powerful enough and I was engorged for 4 days:(. Finally my husband had to get me a medela pump. Thank you for your video ❤️❤️❤️

[@MommaAlia]

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that momma! I’m glad you found a pump that worked for you!💕

[@candyarista8048]

Temi this happened to me at first it was because I was using the wrong top for the bottle, where you place your nipple. You need to switch the top for the smaller one.

[@ivygrace725]

Are you heavy chested? I ask because I am renting the Madela Pump from the hospital but my insurance covered for this pump, & I’m heavy chested hoping it will work like the Madela’s suction power does.

[@LifewithTemmy]

@@ivygrace725 Hi Kysha!! Congratulations!!! Yes I am heavy chested haha and medela worked well!! Great suction too. I just had to get bigger flanges so make sure you get the correct flange size for your breast! Good luck ❤️❤️

[@ivygrace725]

@@LifewithTemmy Thank you so much❤️! I’m looking forward to not having to rent a pump each month. Lol 😂

[@reeddanielle6094]

Thank you!!!

[@cessye6621]

Does it have to plugged in to be used ?

[@marcorein9885]

How do you clean the tubing??

[@MommaAlia]

You shouldn’t need to under regular use. Unless there’s milk that gets in the tubing. Then you’ll want to soak in warm soapy water, rinse, and swing them around your head like a lasso to get the water out. Then hang them from a kitchen cabinet pull or somewhere where gravity can pull out any other water that didn’t come out. If there’s mold I’d recommend just replacing if possible!

[@jessicavillalobos1886]

So helpful!

[@MommaAlia]

So happy to hear!🤍

[@xXmonster95Xx]

So just to be clear it must be plugged in to use?

[@MommaAlia]

Correct! I heard there may be a rechargeable version but the one in this video and that I have experience with is only powered by the wall adapter!

[@victoriamalichanh2718]

Do the nipple tops fit newborns or do we have to put them in baby bottles after for new borns ?

[@danieladam6351]

Is this better than medela? Its better vacuum speed?

[@MommaAlia]

I would pick this pump over any Medela in most situations!

[@LoyalTea777]

Omg thank you ma’am

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@dopestloverr]

I love this pump but why does it make a noise like if it’s no sucking right ? And one is stronger than the other

[@MommaAlia]

I’m not sure what you mean momma. I’d call customer service!

[@christinajohnson769]

Just gave birth a week ago and was in the hospital 8 days. Only one side is actually grabbing my nipple I'm so confused... I wanna fed my baby and stop giving him formula

[@queenmary1064]

Thank you.

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@mirandab0807]

How many levels of suction does this one have?

[@shamariaprice8423]

12

[@aliciamariem]

Thank youuuuuu

[@devinmack452]

Mine didn’t come with the valve, will this stop the entire functionality of the breast pump ?

[@MommaAlia]

You’ll definitely need one for the pump to work correctly so I’d reach out to the customer service and see if you could Amazon Prime one to yourself until they can remedy the situation!🤍

[@kaceekey-henderson504]

I can’t believe I’m watching this video. Baby #2 after 8 years 😩🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🥰 #surreal

[@venderbot]

My pump is not remembering the setting when I turn it off. Am I doing something wrong?

[@MommaAlia]

I’m not sure momma, I would reach out to their customer service!!

[@Bnikkole]

I chose this one with my insurance excited to use

[@miadeeann4966]

Can we buy a used one? If so what should we buy new? (This question is for anybody to answer thank yall!)

[@sydw2047]

Insurance covers them!

[@Marverarias27]

Did you wash and boil the pieces before using it for the first time

[@MommaAlia]

Yep! Everything but the tubing and motor.

[@anamika81]

Can we use a medela flange with this? I use a 21mm flange but the luna flanges are either 24mm or 28mm... or can we use the adapter that we use for maymom flange with spectra pump🤔

[@MommaAlia]

The Medela wouldn’t work here because the flanges don’t detach. But the spectra or Maymom ones just might!

[@anamika81]

Thank you.... I checked with Motif and they said the same... also i was using my medela with spectra pump using a converter that attaches the flange to the backflow protector.... so will try that hack too....

[@loser8256]

Can you pump directly into storage bags?

[@MommaAlia]

Not unless there’s some kind of adapter you can purchase!

[@kaladunn8718]

Have you tried the kiinde breastfeeding system?

[@MommaAlia]

I haven’t! Try to get my hands on one though😊

[@elviralizasoain5972]

What’s the difference between massage and expression

[@MommaAlia]

Massage stimulates your breast meaning it gets the milk flowing. Expression helps empty it!

[@savannahwarren1392]

Freaking life saver 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@victoriamares4904]

Can you use the same duck valves and membranes as spectra?

[@MommaAlia]

I’m unsure about that! Hopefully someone else can come along and help you out!🤞🏻

[@nayshaness]

Yes parts are interchangeable between them

[@kalinicole953]

Can you use Medela flanges with this pump? I had a spectra with my last baby & I had to use an adapter with that one is it the same for the Luna?

[@MommaAlia]

You may be able to use that adapter with this pump! I personally didn’t try any other parts with it and the connector on this is all one piece. So if you want to use Medela parts, you would have to hack it someway! Probably isn’t a hard one tho!

[@Msnataliegilbert]

Does anyone have this pump? And do u like it?

[@shamariaprice8423]

I do. I pump twice a day on average and I like it so far. Currently 6 weeks pp but have been using my pump frequently for the past 3 weeks.

[@dopestloverr]

I love it been using it for 4 months

[@blasiangoddess5161]

I just got mine today and I love it. It’s so simple to use.

[@dariawanderlust1956]

Just opened mine for the first time today and seems easy to operate.But very little milk comes out..not sure if i’m just not producing enough

[@KARIMALH1]

Do you clean/ sterilize before use?

[@MommaAlia]

Always!

[@comfortsarebadteachersofli4020]

This is a good review... can we also use spectra parts on this one? Thank you for posting things that will help pumping mamas, not everyone understands us, even those who are actually pumping themselves ( esp if we can’t do what they can do) everyone has different struggles... One time, I vent out in a supposedly support group of pumping mamas in the philippines about the time that we consume pumping and cleaning parts, that it sometimes takes our time away from our babies, and one of the member judged my comment thinking that I was complaining, she said people spend more time in social medias and if we have time for social media why can’t we give the time for pumping. Basically that’s correct but sometimes social medias relieves my stress, and I use it to keep me occupied while pumping... and being judged for my choices as a mother is hard... In return I tried to keep encouraging women in that page, and we call ourselves “enougher” 😂 basically those ladies who can’t produce so much milk but can exclusively provide breastmilk through efforts and extra time 😅😊

[@MommaAlia]

Thank you! You could use Spectra parts probably but it would void the warranty since it isn’t Ameda’s parts. Just a heads up. I would try and pay no mind to people like that! People who critique and ridicule how others handle stress when it doesn’t hurt people are the real ones who need a new hobby. Sounds like you’re doing awesome momma!💕

[@lesliejohnston308]

How long does it take for you to double pump with the motif Luna, motif duo and the Lansinoh. I’m trying to compare. I’m worried the suction on the motif duo won’t be as good as the lansinoh or as quick I pumped in 10 minutes with my smart pump lansinoh for 1 year but I feel like I’m going to want something more portable

[@MommaAlia]

Double pumping takes longer for me than single pumping so I wouldn’t use that comparison. I empty fastest with my Lansinoh, the the Luna, then the Duo. There’s only a few minute difference between the Luna and Duo!

[@MomandBeanie]

Wow on first glance it reminds me of Spectra. And its parts are basically looking like Spectra hahahaha. Is this hospital grade?

[@MommaAlia]

Very similar but they do have their differences! I have a comparison of them coming this week! The term “hospital grade” is loosely thrown around in the US. There’s no one to regulate how or when it should be used to any company can. But the most basic understanding of a hospital grade pump is that it’s multiple user friendly. Neither the Luna or the Spectra are that. Saying “Hospital Grade” is a little misleading in my book!

[@MomandBeanie]

I think hospital grade refers to multiple users and can handle more frequent use so thats why they say ep moms should use hosp grade cause others are not designed to be used 8-12x a day and will break easily if used that frequent. Spectra is indeed hosp grade in that definition cause u can connect your own breastkit and it can be used multiple times a day unlike other “personal” pumps :)

[@lexidavis5765]

I’m a little confused on the back flow protector how does it suction with the white thing in it and you keep that on while pumping correct?

[@MommaAlia]

The back flow protector is just to keep milk from going to the motor so it does no actual sucking. The white thing is the barrier to keep the milk out. The whole back flow unit goes behind your connector/flange piece which is what creates the suction. You’ll need to hold the flanges on your breasts or get a hands free bra to keep them on!

[@emilytroester1111]

This may be a dumb question, but I'm new at this... Is there a way to do this hands free? Would a pumping bra be helpful for that?

[@MommaAlia]

There’s no dumb questions! Yes! A hands-free pumping bra. Pump Strap is my favorite☺️

[@nicolerosecrans886]

How do you use a hands free pump bra if the flange doesn't come apart?

[@Escrittens]

@@nicolerosecrans886 you would still insert the flange into the holes on the bra. ;) I have this pump and a hands free pumping bra.. it will still work. :)

[@pocketgnome]

So pretty much spectra lol

[@janamcelroy2164]

For comparison on cycle speeds: Spectra S2: 70*, 54, 50, 46, 42, 38 Luna: 60*, 46, 42, 38, 34, 30 So the Motif Luna has more options at the lower end of the rates and a slower massage mode, the Spectra on the higher end. Not sure how a first time mom would tell where she would be as far as cycle rates, but good to know for someone who has pumped before.

[@MommaAlia]

I have a comparison I just filmed this weekend and while they’re similar, I think they’re their own type of pump too. I picked a clear winner so be on the look out for that video sometime this week!

[@catalinadavis2200]

You didn’t show the different settings for the light :(

[@MommaAlia]

I did! At 4 minutes and 30 seconds. There’s only three settings.

[@83prettyblack]

She did.Last button on the right 3 light settings.

[@joliemartinezbrenis5114]

Thank you s.o. m.u.c.h. for this video!

[@MommaAlia]

Happy to help!

[@dianatorres6534]

I found one that I want to give to a mother in need but it’s missing the bottles. Do regular bottles screw onto it?