https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 16:52:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2696315 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 22:33:51 +0000 maddyz 2696315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: I've used it on its own when I needed to take the edge of. I had to massage a bit to get it going, i also squish the bulb a bit and that helps stimulate. I've also used it on one side and my hand pump on the other. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2696296 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:19:06 +0000 snowjewelz 2696296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: I think so? Read the reviews for them on Amazon. I'm not sure if it works without you first having a letdown first? I've never tried using it without nursing on one side... Not sure if the initial suction would bring about the letdown </p> <p>I still have trouble getting a good suction sometimes, but so far I got 2 bottles 4-4.5oz each in 2 days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2696280 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:42:31 +0000 Cole 2696280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is awesome, for the amount of milk I need/want to have stored this would be perfect. Do you think it would help in the early engorged days when you just want to soften things so baby can latch? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2696265 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:40:22 +0000 Iced Tea 2696265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for sharing! I added to my registry for baby 2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2696012 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:55:17 +0000 lilyofthewest 2696012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I used something similar when LO was wee and I was still leaky. I would keep an insulated lunch bag with freezer packs on my nightstand and keep my milk in there overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695868 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:40:15 +0000 snowjewelz 2695868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: yeah I just feel weird leaving it.. Maybe I'll just do one closest to morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695865 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:38:35 +0000 maddyz 2695865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I guess that's the advantage of apartment living, the fridge and the bathroom are both about 15' away... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695862 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:34:39 +0000 IRunForFun 2695862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Breast milk stays good for 6 hrs at room temp! 😜 When I have to hand pump a little off if I'm engorged and DD has trouble latching MOTN I'm so tired I don't even wanna walk through a few rooms in our one level house. So I Googled. I've never left it out that long but...there's that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695859 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:30:48 +0000 snowjewelz 2695859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maddyz: I need a fridge next to my bed at night haha! I'm afraid I'll be too lazy to go downstairs after MOTN feeding to put milk away </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695821 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:39:47 +0000 maddyz 2695821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The other thing that really helps with this thing is using a pumping bra to help hold it in place. I have a couple pumping/nursing bras so I can stick it on and not worry about LO knocking it. Which has happened dumping milk all over the bed at 3am.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695817 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:36:45 +0000 maddyz 2695817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PSW27 I dont leek either, but the suction brings out milk. Milk savers were never something I even thought about using. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695815 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:35:01 +0000 maddyz 2695815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thing totally changed my relationship to pumping. I use it at night and often will collect 5oz over two feedings. I feed one side only and use this thing on the other side. I will also use it during the day if it's been a while between feedings and it's great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695788 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:00:17 +0000 snowjewelz 2695788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@newlypregnantlady: I will report back as I use it more... It's so worth it bc I never was able to pump excess to build a huge stash to cover for when my supply dried up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695749 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:58:17 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2695749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: wow. Definitely sounds worth $10! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695747 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:57:17 +0000 snowjewelz 2695747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: not really. see above! Plus that's why I got the cheap one with little expectation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695745 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:56:49 +0000 snowjewelz 2695745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: yes this is me too! I don't think the milk savers work for me bc I leak when I let down but never soak a pad or anything but I think the suction forces more milk out but not to the point of actual pumping </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695738 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:46:28 +0000 psw27 2695738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wow this is so cool, thanks for the info. I never leaked but I bet with a little suction I would have gotten a few ounces! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695718 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:35:05 +0000 MrsSCB 2695718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you leak much in general? I've seen these before, but I've never leaked at all so I've been wondering if it would still work? I get a good amount from pumping, just not sure if this would be suctiony enough if it's not already kinda coming out on its own haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695693 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:18:07 +0000 birdofafeather 2695693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: @snowjewelz: i used it a lot with my first but didn't leak as much/as long with my second. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695656 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:43:48 +0000 catlady 2695656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: I have this as well. I love it and have saved so much extra milk. Wish I had known about them with my first baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695639 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:28:31 +0000 snowjewelz 2695639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: oo that's good too for leakers! I don't leak much so I really need the extra suction haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695595 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:42:37 +0000 birdofafeather 2695595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Milkies one that just went into your bra on the opposite side. Saved lots of milk that way!</p> <p>Milkies Milk-Saver Breast Milk Collector Storage <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HYL9TS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YTFNyb9K48GVR" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HYL9TS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YTFNyb9K48GVR</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695587 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:37:11 +0000 snowjewelz 2695587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: this is the one I got; but initially I was following IG of this brand called Hakaa and it got me intrigued. </p> [attach=4482/17/ol669z.337x600.image.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695585 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:36:14 +0000 snowjewelz 2695585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sry I was on my phone so I couldn't link.. Plus there are multiple brands I just got the cheapest one to try. </p> <p>@IRunForFun: yes I don't really feel anything on my nips... It's not pumping... It just creates a suction to catch your letdown/leaking and then some but doesn't actually pump </p> <p>@newlypregnantlady: yes... I mean I need to make sure it's on before I start nursing cuz my other hand is still used to sandwich my boobs for DD haha. And like I said I have to play around with the suction more, but getting 2 oz for not really trying is amazing to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695563 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:06:33 +0000 IRunForFun 2695563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Oh geez. Take my $$ Amazon!! I leak so much from the other boob when I nurse. I'd love to collect that! And it seems like it might be more gentle on my nips than the other pumps. Do you think? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695562 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:03:47 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2695562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found it!</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Every-Drop-Counts-Silicone-Flexible/dp/B01M08SBEG/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1486746160&#038;sr=8-15&#038;keywords=manual+suction+pump" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/When-Every-Drop-Counts-Silicone-Flexible/dp/B01M08SBEG/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1486746160&#038;sr=8-15&#038;keywords=manual+suction+pump</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695558 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:00:20 +0000 Purpledaisy 2695558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to know more too! I need a link! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695549 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:55:14 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2695549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So does it hang there while you nurse? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695548 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:50:44 +0000 MrsBrewer 2695548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Link?? I'm curious to learn more?!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/manual-hands-free-pump#post-2695536 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:42:50 +0000 psw27 2695536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>whatttttt.... they just hang out there and you pump milk into them? I've never heard of this! </p>