https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 23:39:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1242614 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:34:59 +0000 autumnlove 1242614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Ameda was sooo loud. I just covered it with my shirt or sweatshirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1242612 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:33:11 +0000 Purpledaisy 1242612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same pump and I was so self conscious when I went back to work about people being able to hear it. Now after being back for like 6 months I really don't care anymore. I'm assuming that they can hear it but I'm not even positive. I always put it in my cooler bag to try to make it a little more quiet, I think it helps a tiny bit. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241893 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:57:06 +0000 swurlygurl 1241893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wrapped mine in a full on down comforter once, and I could STILL hear it. It's such an obvious sound too... :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241885 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:54:49 +0000 HabesBabe 1241885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have a smart phone, you can DL a white noise app and run it (so you don't have to worry about bringing in another piece of baby equipment). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241846 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:43:38 +0000 cmomma17 1241846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I called my mom while pumping once and she was like "What's that sound?" haha<br /> Through the phone she said it sounded like a little dog barking </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241815 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:35:26 +0000 Bookish 1241815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha... I stuff mine inside my lunch pail to try and muffle the sound... or wrap it in my tshirt.. but honestly, as much as the noise bothered me at first, I've gotten used to it and it doesn't embarrass me (as much!) anymore. </p> <p>It is ridiculous how much noise these suckers make though, isn't it?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241798 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:32:04 +0000 californiadreams 1241798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: not a bad idea to bring in extra noise. i bought that popular noise machine for LO's room recently, maybe i will bring it to work tomorrow and see how it is. wouldn't be bad to keep it for when i see clients anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241782 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:29:25 +0000 MrsTiz 1241782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, they are loud! Could you stuff a towel under the door to block the sound from getting out? Or get a desk fan or something to make white noise over it so it's not PUMP SOUND, it's just noise? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-pump-is-loud-at-work#post-1241777 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:28:19 +0000 californiadreams 1241777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i am pumping at work for the first time ever as i just went back after a one year mat leave. I plan to only pump once a day at lunch time.....i have the medela freesttyle and it is LOUD in this super quiet office i am in! i have to admit i feel a little self-conscious that all my coworkers can hear it!</p> <p>i am muffling it with a sweater, but don't feel it is doing much. any tips to quiet this thing down?!</p> <p>ETA: on another note, holy crap, i just pumped almost 5 ounces from ONE SIDE! i am happy usually if i get 4 ounces from both sides......i guess that is because i am not nursing him down for his morning and afternoon naps in addition to his lunch feeding. Makes me sad that my baby is not getting as much milk as usual today, even though i know he will be okay without it at his age. </p>