https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 07:42:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-658059 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:41:09 +0000 autumnlove 658059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: Thanks! I will keep that in mind if I ever need a new pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-658055 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:39:39 +0000 LemonLong 658055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Ameda Purely Yours runs can run on batteries. I've used it in bathroom stalls while traveling, while I'm getting ready in the morning, etc. last time I flew it accidentally turned itself on in my carryon luggage. Oops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-658045 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:36:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 658045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Yup! It has batteries. And it has a Lithium Ion battery (like a cell phone) that is much stronger than regular AA batteries (like the PISA uses). Another big difference is the pump parts. I love the freestyle parts so much more than the PISA </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657605 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:13:34 +0000 MaisyMay 657605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I bought mine second hand for less than $150. The tubing and everything can be replaced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657599 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:12:28 +0000 MaisyMay 657599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I drive and pump with it. I've also done dishes and made cookie dough. I couldn't put them in the oven because I wasn't comfortable bending down with it on. My Freestyle came with a belt that the pump attaches to. I've even sat and played cards with the in-laws while pumping...not as awkward as you'd imagine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657585 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:09:57 +0000 MamaMoose 657585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: the only time I ever really double task is when I'm getting ready for the day. I put on my hands free pumping bra and put the pump in my robe pocket and then brush my teeth, do my hair, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657541 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:59:29 +0000 autumnlove 657541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: Haha, a more likely scenario is using my Ameda at my kitchen table while I shovel Ruffles into my mouth!</p> <p>Dang, the Freestyle is pricey but I think I will buy it if my Ameda dies since it is no longer under warranty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657515 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:48:48 +0000 MsLipGloss 657515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Lol! *cough*overachiever!*cough* ;P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657512 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:47:26 +0000 autumnlove 657512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I already have an Ameda Purely Yours but I want to multitask while I pump...or maybe it isn't realistic?! :-) vacuum and pump? Wash dishes and pump? Take a walk and pump with a nursing cover? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657508 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:47:08 +0000 mrsjyw 657508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes and yes, love it. pump is small, it clips onto pants if u need to. etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657506 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:46:34 +0000 MsLipGloss 657506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Yes and yes! I didn't walk around much, but it was nice that I could if I wanted to. Also, like @MamaMoose mentioned, the pump is pretty small . . . I was able to fit it into my robe pockets. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657491 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:39:48 +0000 MamaMoose 657491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Yup it has a rechargable battery. It is quite small and has a nice hook on the back so you can hook it to your pants and walk around if you want to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-question#post-657480 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:37:25 +0000 autumnlove 657480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does it run on batteries? Can you pump and walk around? I'm so intrigued! :-) </p>