Step 4: Connect Spectra backflow protector to Medela connector

You must attach the other end of the little piece of Spectra tubing to the larger stem on the backflow protector.Īt first it might seem like its not going to fit, but it you wiggle it and work it around it will eventually go on. The next step is the trickiest and requires some patience and muscle. Step 3: Attach tubing to the backflow protector Insert the Medela connectors into the little piece of Spectra tubing. Step 1: Cut the Medela and Spectra tubingĬut off the light yellow connectors that come attached to your Medela tubing, and leave on a little of the existing tube.Ĭut off about 2-3 inches of your Spectra tubing. You have to get a little crafty to complete this hack. The only disadvantage is this part is small and easily lost or misplaced. Here’s how it should look when assembled: It is not compatible with Medela Freestyle or Sonata connectors. This method works with connectors from Medela Pump In Style, Medela Swing, and Maymom pump parts. To use these, connect one end to your backflow protector and the other end into the opening where your Medela tubing would go. This little yellow adaptor allows you to connect your Spectra backflow protector to your Medela flange connector. The con is that it costs a little more than other options. The advantage of this method is that it is simple, with no extra pieces to lose or break. This backflow protector is the same as the one that comes with your Spectra, but the stem is long enough to insert into the Medela flange connector without needing an adaptor. To use older, open system Medela pump parts with a Spectra, you need to connect the Medela flange connector to your Spectra backflow protector. (If you plan on using both the Medela and Spectra pumps, I’d buy an extra set of tubing here, so that you have one set of tubing for each pump.)ģ Ways to Hack Your Spectra to Use Older Medela Pump Parts Some people are able to just pull the yellow end off.

Because the new Medela parts are closed system, you don’t need a separate backflow protector.Īll you need to do is get the yellow end of the Medela tubing off, and then you can attach the Medela tubing directly to the Spectra pump. With Medela’s closed system pump parts, hacking them to work with a Spectra is pretty easy. Using New, Closed System Medela Pump Parts with a Spectra Medela has recently transitioned from their older open system pump parts to newer closed system parts, and the strategies are different depending on which parts you have. Want to use Pumpin Pals flanges ( more on these here – also, buying an adapter for Pumpin Pals is an option).Prefer a separate flange and connector as it can be easier to attach your flanges and bottles while using a hands-free pumping bra.Were a Medela user before purchasing your Spectra, and you want to continue using your Medela parts and bottles.Hacking your pump might be necessary if you: However, there are a number of situations where you might want to customize your pumping experience. Why Hack Your Spectra to Use Medela Pump Parts?Īll Spectra pumps come standard with 24mm and 28mm flanges, and now you can purchase additional breast shield sizes separately on their website. I only recommend products I love! More info here. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase, I’ll be compensated at no additional cost to you. Here are some ways to set up a Spectra to Medela adaptor and use Medela pump parts with your Spectra. They are close, but not the same.While Spectra breast pump parts work fine for most people, others might want to “hack” their Spectra to use Medela pump parts instead. Flanges aren’t exactly the same size as Spectra’s.Valves could last longer. Spectra’s own valves seem to last longer, in our opinion.Lids on the bottles can break if you aren’t careful.Different sizes of flanges are available.Affordable considering all that you get.Longer tubing (42″ vs 33″) than what comes with the pump-a nice plus.Parts can be sterilized by boiling, steaming or microwave steamer.Yes, collection bottles are included-for whatever reason, other sets tend to omit this.When we say complete set, we mean COMPLETE. This set has a two 24mm flanges, 2 duckbill valves, 2 tubes, 2 backflow protectors 2 bottles with travel cap.For this, we’d recommend Maymom’s Pump Parts for Spectra S2. One way to be prepared is to have a complete set of parts ready as a backup. That’s why we recommend keeping a raft of spare parts on hand for any breast pump, Spectra included. When it comes to breast pumps, think of Murphy’s Law: what part can break, will break. Best Complete Set: Maymom Pump Parts Spectra S2

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