https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:08:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2906448 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:33:39 +0000 BUNBUN 2906448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: thank you for updating! I’m going to have to make these decisions soon </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2906424 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:10:59 +0000 karenbme 2906424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Updating in case someone is reading in the future: the Elvie also didn’t work out for me. I have a forceful let down and it kept backing up and milk would leak out the face when it couldn’t go down through the valve. There’s no way I could use it in public because I have to turn it off and let the milk drain frequently, then turn it on again. I also have the freemie and like that better, even if the pump is a little noisier and the battery life isn’t great. When I’m home I use the cups with my Spectra S1, and get more milk than with the Spectra parts.</p> <p>I do have a friend who swears by the Elvie, but I would tell people not to waste their money. The Freemie I would say is worth it, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2897248 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:01:35 +0000 lilyofthewest 2897248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought Elvie hoping I could use it when I got stuck in a surgical case and couldn't take a real pump break. They didn't work out for me because the standby battery life was only a couple days. It would be handy to use them once every couple/few weeks, and needing to charge them every other day to use them every few weeks wasn't worth it. I resold mine. </p> <p>I still have and occasionally use Freemies when I need to pump in loud but public places (like on metro, train, plane) or in a meeting where no one cares that I'm pumping but I'd rather not be exposed. I can't use them for patient care because the sound of my pump is so loud. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2897247 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:36:09 +0000 gotkimchi 2897247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: I used freemie and liked it. It wasn’t un-noticeable but i likes being covered and it was very easy to pump in the car. So basically people still knew I was pumping but my boobs weren’t out </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2897240 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:28:45 +0000 karenbme 2897240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sams Mom: Thanks for the info. I share an office with one other person, so I'd probably do the on/off process in the bathroom or maybe at my desk (we sit back to back). Also, I could totally see myself leaning forward to pick something up and spilling milk, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2897200 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:50:13 +0000 Sams Mom 2897200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used freemie cups with my Madeline Pump in Style. I'm large chested so depending on my shirt you could definitely tell something was in my shirt. </p> <p>Otherwise it worked well. It was a bit of a trick getting them out if they were really full, but as long as you were somewhere you could pull your shirt up to get them out without flashing the whole office you're good.</p> <p>And DON'T lean forward with them in to pick your pen up off the floor 🤦🏼‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-hands-free-pumps#post-2897196 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:01:52 +0000 karenbme 2897196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, wondering if anyone on here has tried the Elvie/Willow/Freemie style pumps. A friend just went back to work with an Elvie and raves about how great it is—apparently it’s discreet enough that she’s able to pump at her desk while working. From what she says it sounds ideal, but I’m looking to get some other opinions. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-recommend-a-professional-ish-bag-for-a-pump-and-supplies#post-1640424 Fri, 16 May 2014 15:02:09 +0000 OldEnglandMama 1640424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hive! I need help.</p> <p>I'm fashion impaired. I am travelling to a conference in Germany next month with LO. My parents will join me and take care of the baby during the day - but I will need to pump...and lug said pump around with me allllll day.</p> <p>Not only do I need a suitable bag for carrying my Ameda pump and style and bottles, but if you feel up to the challenge I need help finding appropriate clothing too (J Crew factory maybe?? I have no idea and never shop for me). </p> <p>I'm a post-partum mess that wasn't that great to begin with! (The bag is the biggest problem though.)</p> <p>I'm a nerdy scientist that will be conferencing with other nerdy science types, so we're not talking power suits here. I'm fair skinned, fairly crunchy, have gerbil coloured hair (dark blonde/light brown??), I tend towards brown or red leather. Favourite colour is blue. </p> <p>I'm willing to spend around $100 (maybe more for something that will last/that I really like).</p> <p>Ok...go :) </p>