Yoselin This post is about the Motif Luna Breast Pump review.
The Motif Luna breast pump is one of those breast pumps that we often see when we are checking out our free health insurance breast pumps.
For this reason (and many more!), the Motif Luna breast pump is loved by many breast pumping moms.
Motif Luna Breast Pump Review
In this article, you will find a comprehensive review on the Motif Luna breast pump, such as when to replace your pump parts and how to clean and sterilize your pump parts.
Why Should I Choose the Motif Luna Breast Pump
The Motif Luna breast pump, as mentioned earlier, is one of the few breast pumps that are offered for free (or at the very least, discounted) through your health insurance.
Furthermore, Motif also sends you free breastmilk bags (which is why you will find many women reselling their unused and unopened Motif breastmilk bags on apps like Mercari).
Aside from the freebies, Motif Luna is hospital grade strength and its pump parts are compatible with many other renowned breast pumps, such as the Spectra breast pumps. This makes it easy and cheap to replace your pump parts.
READ MORE: Motif Luna vs Spectra S2
List of the Motif Luna Breast Pump Parts
Here are the following Motif Luna pump parts and their functions:
Flanges: Your pump comes with 2 different sized flanges; 24mm and 28mm. Get properly sized to know your flange size, you may even need to purchase a different sized flange. The flange goes directly on your breast and the flange size should correlate to your nipple measurement.
Duckbill Valves: These valves create suction within the pump to your breast to help pull the milk out. The valves contract when you’re pumping.
Backflow Protectors: The silicone membrane also works similar to the duckbill valves, where they contract as you’re pumping. The backflow protectors help prevent milk from going into the tubing. Make sure it is properly on to prevent issues.
Tubing: The tubing connects the breast pump parts to the pump motor.
Bottles: Once the milk is expressed, it is going into a bottle. Bottles can easily be replaced with bigger bottles depending on your milk output. You can opt to change the bottle to, for example a 9oz Avent bottle, due to convenience if you pump more than what the Motif Luna bottles allows (5oz).
How Often Should You Replace Your Motif Luna Pump Parts
When it comes to replacing your Motif Luna breast pump pump parts, it depends on how often you use them. I found myself replacing my duckbill valves every 4 weeks since I was pumping every single day, multiple times a day. If you use your breast pump more sparingly, you don’t have to replace them as often.
It is important to replace your pump parts often because as the parts wear out, they begin to lose suction, which results in lower milk output.
Here are the signs that your pump parts need to be replaced:
- You are getting less milk than what is considered normal for no apparent reason
- You have not replaced your duckbill valves in 4-6 weeks
- If your duckbill valves keep slipping off
- You have no replaced your backflow protectors in 4-6 weeks
- There is moisture in the tubing
Below I have listed all the pump parts with how often you should see into replacing them:
| Pump Part | When to Replace |
| Flanges | Every 6 months |
| Duckbill Valves | Every 3-5 weeks if you pump > 3x/day; or every 2-3 months if you pump < 3x/day |
| Backflow Protectors | Every 2-3 months if you pump > 3x/day; or every 6 months if you pump < 3x/day |
| Tubing | When you find moisture, or see any wear and tear |
What Are the Motif Luna Breast Pump Settings
As seen in the image above, Motif Luna comes with seven buttons and a digital screen. Below is a list of what each button does:
- Power button: Turns on and off.
- Cycle Buttons (+/-): These buttons adjust the cycle speed. The cycle speed refers to how many times the pump ‘sucks’. The higher the level, the faster it goes.
- Vacuum Buttons (+/-): These buttons adjust the vacuum level. The vacuum level refers to how strongly the pump will ‘suck’. The higher the level, the more vacuum strength.
- Massage/Expression Button: This button is known as the “Bacon” button due to its appearance. What this button does is when you press it, you go between massage and expression mode. Massage mode is a quick gentle “suckling” to mimic a baby’s way to initial a letdown, which is when breastmilk begin coming out quicker. Expression mode is meant to mimic the slow and deep “suckling” of a baby when they are drinking milk through stronger suctions to draw down the milk.
- Night light: Turns the nightlight on and of.
Motif Luna Breast Pump
This pump is one that is highly recommended by many pumping moms! It is one of the most affordable hospital grade strength breast pumps in the market. The Motif Luna breast pump parts are also conveniently easy to find and replace. The pump itself is beginner and user friendly for every mom, whether experienced or inexperienced in pumping, can successfully use.
OVERALL:
| Motif Luna Breast Pump | |
|---|---|
| Price | ~$150 USD |
| Covered by Health Insurance | Typically covered by health insurance for free, or reduced price |
| Settings | Vacuum suction up to L12 |
| Single or Double Pump Capability | Yes, both |
| Hospital-Grade Strength | Yes |
| Portable | Yes |
| Weight | <2 lbs |
How To Clean and Sterilize Pump Parts
Before their first use, you should sterilize all pump parts, with the exception of the tubing.
After every use, the pump parts (with the exception of the tubing) should be washed in hot soapy water. Or, if you use a dishwasher, the bottles, flanges, and outer pieces of the backflow protectors are dishwasher safe and need to be placed on the top shelf.
The duckbill valves and the silicone pieces of the blackflow protectors must be hand-washed.
Do avoid sterilizing your pump parts often because that can result in deterioration and damage.
Motif Luna Breast Pump Review
The Motif Luna breast pump is lightweight, hospital grade, and most importantly, effective at extracting milk.
Additionally, Motif Luna also has its sister breast pump, Motif Luna with Battery. This makes the Motif Luna rechargeable and therefore portable with all the same quality features and settings. Furthermore, when you add milk collection cups, you can have a portable and hands free pumping experience. (Read more on milk collection cups here: Legendairy Milk Cups Review.)
If you would like to know about other breast pumps, I recommend seeing portable breast pumps here: Best Portable Breast Pumps.
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