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Using 19mm Insert in Spectra CaraCups - Extra Small Spectra CaraCup

Many moms like the hands-free options of pumping and as the best-selling brand, Spectra offers a hands-free collection kit for their pumps called the CaraCups.  

The down side is that currently only 24mm and 28mm sizes are being produced.  The good news is that there is an aftermarket insert in 19mm that allows moms with smaller nipples to take advantage of the hands-free pumping that the CaraCups provide. As you can see from the image below, the 19mm insert fits easily into the CaraCup to offer a reduced size.




You can purchase the inserts as a CaraCup 19mm bundle if you don't already have your CaraCups or you can purchase them separately if you have the 24mm CaraCup and need to go down a size.  If you are purchasing the 19mm inserts, make sure to get extra Caracup valves as moms who pump daily should replace valves every 6-8 weeks and CaraCup backflow protectors every 8-12 weeks to keep your pump kit at optimal suction level.


Best wishes for pumping freedom!

Tanya

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