https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:14:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1082173 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:52:32 +0000 swurlygurl 1082173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man, I sure wish I had one. I EP'd for 5 months without one X-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1082142 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:44:00 +0000 Chillybear 1082142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i just picked one up yesterday at BRU with a coupon. after reading this i'm so glad that i did </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1081330 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:47:55 +0000 lemondrop 1081330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Worth every penny! I never got great suction when I used a regular bra. I'm all about short cuts, but that one never worked for me. Plus I always dripped milk all over my pumping bra when taking the flanges off, I wouldn't want my regular bras to get wet or messy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1081325 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:45:53 +0000 lepamplemousse 1081325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I noticed that when I didn't use my hands free bra I would slouch a lot more to get a better seal with the flanges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1081319 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:41:23 +0000 MamaJ 1081319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>at first I didn't feel like it was worth it. I pumped when DS was sleeping and hello its easier to hold it instead of fiddling with a bra. Now that he is older it is so worth it. I only pump 3x times a week but I have to entertain him while pumping so it is handy to have hands free to pick up toys for him or play with him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1081310 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:32:50 +0000 LaineysMom 1081310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I feel like a hands free bra is an absolute must have for an exclusive pumper.. It makes my pumping time so much easier and productive. Also, there have been so many times where I had to pick up DD, or walk over to get something and its nice to just disconnect the tube for a few seconds instead of taking it all off.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1081244 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:01:58 +0000 sunny 1081244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I thought it was so worth it. I held the flanges for about a month before getting one and was so happy I got one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1081121 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:54:07 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1081121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine life without one (I had 3). There is no way a regular pumping bra would have worked for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080849 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:11:41 +0000 pl0508 1080849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes yes a million times yes ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080804 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:50:22 +0000 DillonLion 1080804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely. 100%. Please buy one. Please please please </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080772 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:35:14 +0000 Adira 1080772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a WOHM so I pump at LEAST three times a day. Having a hands-free pumping bra is INVALUABLE! I have the Simple Wishes one (like everyone, haha) and I LOVE it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080717 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:10:10 +0000 sumer08 1080717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SOOOO worth it!! I pumped exclusively for the first 3 months, and it was so much more convenient. In my book, it was a MUST! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080471 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:57:17 +0000 ladybee 1080471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on exclusively pumping so it sounds like it would be worth my time to pick one up. I have the PISA which isn't hands free but I do like the idea of blow drying my hair while pumping when I go back to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080468 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:56:57 +0000 chopsuey 1080468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never got one, but I only pumped 4 months total (2 months each kid). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080462 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:55:48 +0000 Thenetexan 1080462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the simple wishes. I only pumped once a day. It wa not worth it to me. I used it a few times and realized I woul rather not hassle with the extra time it took to put it on. I suspect there are variables like where, when and how often that will make a difference on whether or not it is worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080449 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:51:18 +0000 Smurfette 1080449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hands down- yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080414 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:39:04 +0000 78h2o 1080414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the simple wishes and have only used it 2-3 times - Like @grizz, I prefer just to tuck the flanges into my regular bra and sit at the computer.</p> <p>I should resell mine - if you are anyone else is interested, let me know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080399 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:34:15 +0000 pregnantbee 1080399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Simple Wishes hands free pumping bra is so completely worry every penny. I'd never be able to do anything if I had to hold the flanges myself all of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080397 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:32:58 +0000 mrskc 1080397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My simple wishes bra is SO worth it! Especially if you're going back to work and will be pumping at work. For occasional pumping, it's not necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080390 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:30:59 +0000 Pink Champagne 1080390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The pumping bras that zip in the front are SO worth it!! I could never get a good fit by shoving them into my nursing bra. I would unclip the bra cups, zip the pumping bra over, and go.</p> <p>I would be too afraid I'd knock the things out of my nursing bra- I used to pump while blow drying my hair in the morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080389 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:30:11 +0000 autumnlove 1080389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So worth it! I don't want to hold any flanges! I have two Simple Wishes bras that I love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080384 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:28:43 +0000 winniebee 1080384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely! I exclusively pumped from 6 wks - 4.5 months and had simple wishes hands free that I used constantly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080382 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:27:27 +0000 Anagram 1080382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@heartonastring: you made it three months!? That's great--- I made it 3 days before I decided that I needed my hands to take care nor my baby for those 20-24 min intervals a million times a day. It was so freeing!!! Thank you amazon overnight shipping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080379 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:25:57 +0000 Anagram 1080379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: my pumping bra is invaluable to me. My pump doesn't work put into other bras--- I tried and could never get a tight enough seal on the flanges to my boobs, so I would always end up having to hold the, in p,ace anyway, which defeats the purpose.</p> <p>But I exclusively pump and have a Freestyle, so I frequently cook dinner, entertain my baby, put in makeup, etc while pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080378 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:25:02 +0000 regberadaisy 1080378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: so many times I wished I would've bought one!!! I definitely will the second time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080377 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:24:07 +0000 heartonastring 1080377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say that the Simple Wishes hands-free bra is SO worth it! I pumped without it for like, three months, and I greatly prefer pumping now that I have it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080366 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:17:31 +0000 ladybee 1080366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: thats the answer I was looking for lol :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080363 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:16:50 +0000 Boheme 1080363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just shove my flanges down into whatever bra I have. I never wear a pumping bra anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hands-free-pumping-bra-worth-it#post-1080360 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:15:46 +0000 ladybee 1080360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In your experience, was a hands free nursing bra like the Medela bra necessary when pumping? Or could you just use a regular nursing bra and close it? </p>