https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:56:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-174318 Thu, 31 May 2012 10:23:02 +0000 sandy 174318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose the freestyle bc it's compact and you don't have to keep it in a bag. I like to be able to take it with me easily around the house without carrying around the entire bag. It holds a charge for a long time too which is definitely a bonus bc you don't have to be close to an outlet </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-174063 Wed, 30 May 2012 21:25:02 +0000 sulli301 174063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the PISA but also bought a bra to pump hands free! It's great :) <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/simple-wishes-hands-free-breast-pump-bustier-34614?site=CA&#038;utm_source=cse&#038;utm_medium=cpc_D&#038;utm_term=SPW-001&#038;utm_campaign=Google&#038;CAWELAID=1338623855&#038;utm_content=pla&#038;ci_sku=SPW-001&#038;ci_gpa=pla&#038;ci_kw=" rel="nofollow">http://www.diapers.com/p/simple-wishes-hands-free-breast-pump-bustier-34614?site=CA&#038;utm_source=cse&#038;utm_medium=cpc_D&#038;utm_term=SPW-001&#038;utm_campaign=Google&#038;CAWELAID=1338623855&#038;utm_content=pla&#038;ci_sku=SPW-001&#038;ci_gpa=pla&#038;ci_kw=</a>{keyword} </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-174061 Wed, 30 May 2012 21:21:01 +0000 keiki_mama 174061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Freestyle and I LOVE it!! I take public transportation to work and a seat is not always guaranteed so I love how small and portable it is. I also use the Lactina at home and I'm able to produce the same amount of milk with both machines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-167903 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:17:25 +0000 littlek 167903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the Pump in Style. It was highly recommended by several of my friends who work full time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-167886 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:08:10 +0000 plantains 167886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought the Freestyle today based on size etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-167735 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:38:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 167735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the little difference I got the freestyle. </p> <p>I love how compact it is and that it comes out of the bag. Also, the screen has a light which can be nice for night time pumpings (I don't think PISA has this feature). </p> <p>The actual pump parts are different between two. A lot of women report that after frequent use you have to replace the membranes of the PISA pumps after 2-3 months (or you loose pump strength) but after using my freestyle and rotating between two sets of membranes I am fine 6 months + later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-154245 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:38:39 +0000 obxwife 154245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: @mediagirl: Yup! Just came back to work last week and I LOVE the Freestyle. It's so easy and compact. I throw my pump, the bottles and pieces I need in it's bag along with my wallet (and Kindle to read while I pump!) and off I go.</p> <p>That's one thing I like about it, I can throw my storage bags, wallet, keys, book etc in the bag with the pump. It takes up hardly any room. </p> <p>So far, pumping 2-3 times a day, 10+ minutes at a time, it will hold it's charge for a week and a half which I think is great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153650 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:59:18 +0000 SAHM0811 153650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: oh yes, I tried the hair bands thing! I saw that on Kellymom. It didn't work for me though because the bands were too weak to carry the weight of the horns/bottles/milk... But some moms are able to do it. I had to get the hands-free bra instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153647 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:55:03 +0000 SAHM0811 153647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are going back to work, the Freestyle's size is, in my opinion, the biggest advantage over the PIS. The Freestyle is most definitely easier to carry around... It fits in the palm of my hand. </p> <p>I've had both pumps... as far as quality, I think both are equal. </p> <p>I was able to buy the Freestyle with my FSA plan so I didn't feel the higher cost too much. </p> <p>The hands-free kit that comes with the Freestyle seemed complicated to me, but I never really gave it a chance. I already had the hands-free bra from my first child. If one figures it out, no extra bra needed... Could help justify the added cost? I think any hands-free contraption/bra is a must for any pumping mom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153643 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:50:26 +0000 purrpletulips 153643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get a Medela pump the first time but am considering it now that I'm pregnant with #2 since I didn't pump much volume with my other pump. I'm interested in the outcome too. I like the portability and size of the freestyle but wonder if running only off battery power causes pumping to take longer?</p> <p>I've never tried this but am told that you can make pretty much any pump "hands-free" by using hair ties on the horns and hooking those to the clips from your nursing bra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153639 Thu, 10 May 2012 06:03:45 +0000 Bluebonnet 153639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the freestyle and love it! It's so small and lightweight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153636 Thu, 10 May 2012 05:11:12 +0000 mediagirl 153636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I have that bra...just not the pump yet. :) Does the bra take the place of what @obxwife mentioned? The part where you can hook the pump over your neck?</p> <p>@obxwife - didn't you just go back to work recently? Is the Freestyle easy to tote back and forth with you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153053 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:50:46 +0000 chopsuey 153053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the freestyle but I never used the hands free straps! the small size of the pump is convenient though </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153052 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:48:55 +0000 winniebee 153052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of my working mom friends still got the Pump in Style rather than Freestyle. I debated but ultimately went w/ the Pump in Style. There's a hands free bra on Amazon that I hear is very good, too! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Pumping-Bustier-Medela/dp/B003Y01MQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1336592918&#038;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Pumping-Bustier-Medela/dp/B003Y01MQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1336592918&#038;sr=1-1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153045 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:41:48 +0000 obxwife 153045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Freestyle and I'm in LOVE. The hands free straps make it so easy to strap it on, clip on the tiny pump and walk around the house doing chores. Many morning, LO will only eat one breast so being able to make breakfast and do my hair while pumping the other is AWESOME.</p> <p>My sister has a Medela that has to be plugged in and it's in the bag (not sure what model) and although she loves it, she's tethered to the outlet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153013 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:14:42 +0000 CarrieLouWho 153013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read a lot about both of these and am curious to see the response... no help from me though, I'm not due until October! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-freestyle-vs-pump-in-style#post-153007 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:07:32 +0000 mediagirl 153007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is about an $80 difference between the two. Is it worth it to get the Freestyle if you are going to be pumping a lot (at work and at home)? </p>