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Spectra vs Luna Motif: Which is Better??

Spectra vs Luna Motif* is a common comparison in the breast pump world. These are both great pumps! And, they are both covered by many insurance plans. In our Pumping for Working Moms Program, we like to call the Spectra and the Luna Motif “work horse pumps.” These both are the kind of pump that…

Medela vs Spectra

Medela vs Spectra is the ultimate debate. These are two of the most common breast pumps on the market! So, how do you know which is best for you? Read this comprehensive compare/contrast style review to decide for yourself! (This post was originally a video. Check it out, here!) Medela vs Spectra Similarities These two…

Super Genie from Pumpables: A Review

Super Genie is a newer pump from Pumpables. This pump has a lot of cool features! It has an app, bluetooth capabilities, USB charging, and lots of different plug styles, which is great for international users, to name just a few of the features! In this post, we’ll dive deep into these features, and more,…

Willow vs. Elvie: An Honest Breast Pump Comparison

Willow vs. Elvie, which is better? This is the number one question about wearable breast pumps! These two pumps started the wearable pumping craze and even though there are lots of other wearable options now, Willow and Elvie are still top of the market! So, this post is going to dive deep into these two…

Survey Says: Working Moms Struggle!

Working moms struggle to feel supported in their pumping/breastfeeding journey. New Little Life wanted to dig deeper and understand why. That’s why we surveyed working moms, to understand their biggest concerns, worries, and struggles about pumping. 500 working moms responded! This blog post will summarize the results of the survey. Hopefully, if you are a…

5 Mistakes Working Moms Make

What is a common mistake working moms make? Lots of people ask me this question! This post will share the 5 biggest mistakes that working moms make. As a lactation consultant, a breast pump expert and a mom of three I have lots of experience, good and bad, with pumping! So let’s talk about the…

Willow Go, Elvie Stride, which is BETTER?

Willow Go and Elvie Stride are newly released versions of their original counterparts, the Willow and Elvie. This post is mostly about the Elvie Stride and the Willow Go but it is going to reference the original version of these pumps. It should help you understand what these pumps are and which one might work…

Relactation

Relactation is the process of bringing back milk production after you have stopped. Relactation is difficult and not for everyone!

Best Breast Pump for Working Moms

What is the best breast pump for working moms? If you’re a breastfeeding mom headed back to work, it can be overwhelming to decide which pump to get. Traditional pump, wearable pump, portable pump?? More than one?? Working moms need something reliable, easy to use, and convenient to bring with them everyday. This post will…

BeauGen Cushions: Comfortable Pumping

Let’s set the scene. You sit down to pump, pull out all of your supplies, connect each piece to the pump, and then gear yourself up to attach the flanges. Flanges can be so uncomfortable, right? Hard plastic rubbing against your sensitive nipples, no thanks! A few companies have set out to make pumping more…

Genie Advanced Portable Breast Pump Review

The Genie Advanced is a portable breast pump from Pumpables. Portable versions of bigger pumps are interesting to check out to see what things they are able to keep and what things they have to leave out due to the portable size. So, let’s test all of the features of the Genie Advanced and see…

Formula Shortage: What to Do and How to Help

Have you been effected by the formula shortage? Even if you’re not personally effected, you’ve probably heard about it. Let’s talk about why this is happening, what we’re seeing, what you can do about it, how you can help others and most importantly, some safety tips if you are running low on formula. (This post…

Quietest Breast Pumps… Is your Breast Pump too LOUD?

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Inexpensive Breast Pumps: My Top 5 Pumps under $100!

Insurance companies should cover most of the expense of a breast pump but sometimes they don’t. Sometimes you need an inexpensive breast pump as a back up. If you’re on a tight budget you can still find a great pump. Here’s my top five favorite inexpensive breast pumps under $100! (This blog post was originally…

MAX SUCTION Comparison of 22 Breast Pumps

Have you ever wondered which breast pump has the MAX suction? With the help of a mechanical engineer, I created a Boobie Barometer to test 22 different breast pumps. (Please remember that MAX suction does not always mean the BEST suction. Watch this video here to learn more about that!) This list will rank these…