As a first-time mum I’ve been looking for ways to make feeding time easier, and this hands-free warming breast pump has been pain-free and easy to use on the go
As any new mum knows, you can often be inundated with advice, social media adverts and a constant stream of what you should buy and shouldn’t. So when my sister, Miranda-Alix, was awaiting the birth of her first child, she decided to put Eufy’s brand new wearable smart breast pump – the S1 Pro to the test to see whether it lived up to expectations.
The breast pump claims to be the world ’s first warming wearable breast pump for extra comfort and milk, which offers hospital-grade performance and suction, designed to fit all nipple sizes. For British mums that have given birth in a UK NHS hospital, you’ll be privy to the joys of using a pump which is similar to high Street brand Calypso. These pumps are incredibly effective in terms of suction measurement and speed, however the suction edges can be uncomfortable against the breast, and the design doesn’t always live up to expectations.
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The Eufy S1 Pro
What we love
- Comfortable for daily wear on delicate and sensitive-prone skin
- Stylish design including portable charging case lasts up to 5 days
- Speedy pumping
- Easy decanting
- Heated for comfort and encouragement of milk production
What we don’t
- Not completely discrete under clothing
As soon as she started using the S1 Pro, my sister was very impressed by the sleek and compatible size, not to mention the design of the product which was easy to pack away and use, which was quite a high priority for her. She compared both the hospital pump she was given and the Eufy which comes in at £269.99 from eufy.com and was incredibly impressed at the ease of use, speed pumping, effective pumping, sound, size and great design.
The soft silicone edges glide smoothly across the skin with absolutely no friction whatsoever, with the exception of the gummy surface which helps with skin to skin connection. No leaks here! With this comes a modern, almost futuristic design.
The design of the S1 Pro even stretches to the beautiful carry case which you could easily carry off as a stylish clutch. The carry case is also its charging port, which you charge up using a USB charge for convenience then retains power for up to 5 days making it easy to use on the go.
Miranda-Alix’s thoughts
As a new mum of a baby boy Kai, I have been using the Eufy S1 Pro day and night between feeds to express milk in an attempt to exclusively breastfeed. Whether or not you want to combine this with formula feeding too, it is an absolute dream in terms of getting the milk at any time of the day while seated, moving around or doing anything that I need to do.
I have been using the Eufy S1 Pro since returning home and followed all the setup which took me less than 30 mins, and within that time-frame I was able to use it right away. I tested the pump initially feeding on the other breast and using one pump, as they individually turned on and off.
I individually adjusted to suction strength and also heat level to get to the right level for me, and I tested with both inside multiple differing bras, all of which had no issues other than being slightly visible underneath clothing. This electric pump can be worn under any maternity bra with complete access to the controls on the top of the pump.
These are subtle and easy to use and take up little to no space whilst still having the capacity to collect a good and generous amount of milk. The Eufy S1 Pro has hospital grade suction capability, so you’re able to withdraw as much milk as you can produce, then without even taking the pump apart you can simply pour from the top into storage or a bottle to save for later.
All of this can be tracked in the app alongside. The app is a little bit fiddly if you aren’t used to it, but you get used to it very quickly and before you know it becomes second-nature to have it up. You can see how the product is working, the charge levels of the device, and personalise everything for a tailored-to-you experience.
Final verdict
The price tag is hefty compared to other brands such as the Momcozy All-in-one M5 Wearable Breast Pump which is a little easier on the bank balance. However, if you’re going to invest over £100 in a pump, the added 5 day portable charge, heated capability and the low decibel sound of the Eufy S1 Pro is worth the bigger price tag in my opinion.
I would say it is definitely possible to exclusively breastfeed if wanted with ease and speedy milk delivery. The Eufy S1 Pro would be your best bet at trying to do so, and that is coming from a first-time mum who is sceptical about products being offered to her constantly.
Source: Mirror
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