https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:45:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1893754 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:55:14 +0000 beachbee 1893754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm using them right now! :) I use them with the medela PISA. I ordered a set to take with me to work, I still use the traditional horns while pumping at home. I really like that the freemies are easy to hook up, you can use a regular bra so you don't have to change into a hands free pumping bra (I work while pumping), and they are quick to take off/store. They have allowed me to pump a few extra minutes because of the set up and break down time savings. My favorite part is ease whole driving. I pump on my commute, and while I had what I thought was a good system with the horns, the freemies are a thousand times easier and much more discreet. I haven't found a change in output, but I know some reviews I've seen mention decreased output at first until your body gets used to the difference in suction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1886722 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 20:24:27 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1886722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump! I just heard about these and am wondering if anyone else has tried them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1410523 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 18:14:19 +0000 jetsa 1410523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok I just spent 4 days without baby and for me they won't replace the horns but they are better in obvious situations where the horns wouldn't be practical.<br /> We were snowmobiling so when we'd stop to warm up, I'd pump.<br /> I loved that they were so discrete, I could get hooked up and pump while in a restaurant, but until I started taking them apart and making sure they were on perfectly (because they arent clear so you can't see if the nipple is pulled in correctly or if you let down) they didn't work well. Also I had to use a pumping bra over them to ensure they were tight enough without it they were not working well.<br /> My output was less than with the horns but not by much.<br /> I ended up using them all day and just using horns every night before bed, a motn session and an am session and I felt it was a good balance. I felt like although I pumped less with the freemie it wasn't enough less to drop my supply. I guess we'll see what LO thinks tonight :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1376719 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:07:29 +0000 bookwormmama 1376719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor highly recommends them! I am interested in them but not sure they are worth the money since I will likely only pump a couple times a week. But after my doctor's rave review of them I really want them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1376646 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:13:11 +0000 jetsa 1376646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought these after this thread! I'll update once I get and use them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1358105 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:24:28 +0000 danda 1358105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@delight: it might be worth contacting them to double check...I could certainly set mine up to just pump on one side, but I'm not familiar with the Medela Swing and it's connectivity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1358103 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:22:43 +0000 danda 1358103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@beaker: they have multiple sizes of flange, but only medium-largish ones (25 mm is the smallest). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1358094 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:09:20 +0000 delight 1358094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@beaker: I checked out website and they have three different flange sizes. The cup is the same size for all the flanges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1358012 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:53:51 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1358012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fascinating... @lawbee11: I'd be interested to see what you think if you get these. @danda: do they come in different sizes, like the regular flanges? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357884 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:13:01 +0000 dojo 1357884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These look really neat! I am planning to be done pumping at work soon otherwise I would definitely be looking into these. Something to keep in mind if we have another child though! I have a long commute and it would be great to make use of that time by pumping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357883 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:12:01 +0000 Ginabean3 1357883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This looks really cool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357820 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:49:47 +0000 delight 1357820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow these look totally awesome! I only have the single Medela Swing pump so it's not compatible. I'd love to be able to hands free pump because I have a 1.5 hour commute to work and it would be very helpful to pump in the car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357652 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:46:26 +0000 lawbee11 1357652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@danda: great...thanks for the info! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357522 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:49:11 +0000 danda 1357522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: I got 9.5 oz in one session this morning - 5.5 oz on one side and 4 on the other. I had some major engorgement going on from overnight and needed to pump ASAP when I got to work, so I pumped at my desk.</p> <p>I haven't cleaned the tubing since I use it infrequently...I do see condensation in it though. There are three parts that I clean - collection cup, valve (similar to the Ameda valve), and another piece. I just throw them all in soapy water for a bit. Depending on your typical system, it is more work...you have to pour from the collection cup to a bottle or bag immediately. Today I did spill a little from the one with 5.5 oz just because it's hard to pour when it is that full - but this was the first time I ever spilled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357450 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:08:25 +0000 lawbee11 1357450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@danda: I was going to ask about the output. That's awesome that it's the same. Is cleaning the parts for the cups harder than cleaning the regular pump parts? We have a lactation room, too, but I could use these on my drive home and that would allow me to only have to pump twice while at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357396 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:44:44 +0000 danda 1357396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do - found out about them when they got mentioned in a Kellymom Facebook post. I like them for any occasion in which it's easier to not take off my shirt, since the awesome selling point is that the collection cups fit in your clothes. So if you need to pump while driving, in a semi public location, or if you have guests over at your house and need to pump, for example. </p> <p>At work we have a lactation room so I just use regular flanges since I have two sets of flanges and it makes my daily cleaning routine easier. But if that weren't an option I'd use the Freemie all the time.</p> <p>I have pumped in my office (shared with a male coworker who is a dad and is understanding) while my coworker was present using the Freemie.</p> <p>I have an Ameda pump and got the collection kit/adapter so I hook it up to my regular pump and get the same output. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357383 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:39:22 +0000 jetsa 1357383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haven't tried them but I'd love to hear others opinions. They look really awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357378 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:37:29 +0000 lawbee11 1357378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: The website says they hold 8 oz each! I would use these on my commute, too, if I got them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357376 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:36:25 +0000 Anagram 1357376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was curious about these too, but mainly am concerned with how many oz they hold. I pump while driving sometimes and produce more than just a couple oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freemie-collection-cups-anyone-have-these#post-1357352 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:26:56 +0000 lawbee11 1357352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just stumbled upon these collection cups. They are compatible with popular pumps (PISA, Purely Yours). You connect them to the pump then slide them into your bra. So no need for a hands free pumping bra or all of the pump parts. Then you can pour the milk into bottles or bags. They look really awesome and seem like they'd be great for pumping at work, so I am really interested in them. </p> <p>Anyone have these? If so, do you like them? </p> <p><a href="http://www.freemie.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.freemie.com</a> </p>