https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:11:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779742 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:05:03 +0000 maddyz 2779742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Pisa with my first and got the freestyle for number two and IT CHANGED MY LIFE. pumping was so much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779363 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:34:43 +0000 Jennibenni 2779363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: thanks for the picture, that is super helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779361 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:27:37 +0000 DesertDreams88 2779361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah and the casing of the freestyle is designed to be much sturdier for transport, whereas I always felt really uneasy about taking the PISA pump out of the bag it came in.</p> <p>[attach=5393/17/oxqpi1.550x331.tn-medela_freestyle_side_by_side-550x450-rd10.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779359 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:18:21 +0000 Jennibenni 2779359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: @gingerbebe: Oh, I see what your saying. So the actual motor part is pretty small then? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779328 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:31:40 +0000 gingerbebe 2779328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah I hooked up the pump, tucked the base in between my boobs in the pumping bra and then wore a big zipup hoodie over it and I've pumped everywhere in front of everyone including my FIL with that situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779323 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:37:49 +0000 DesertDreams88 2779323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure the freestyle would be about half the size as the PISA pump, so for me it's not just about portability but also just size. I think this time I'm going to go for the Freestyle upgrade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779298 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:33:55 +0000 KayKay 2779298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Using my same Freestyle for my 3rd kid! Had the option to get a free PISA with LO3 and turned it down. It's traveled a ton of places with me, I've pumped in the car (driving and not) and on airplanes, and I even take it sometimes when we travel just in case I need it since it's so small and easy to pack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779273 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:22:28 +0000 gingerbebe 2779273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If u get one, DO NOT microwave the parts to clean - it warps them. Hand wash and air dry on a towel or dishwasher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779272 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:21:23 +0000 gingerbebe 2779272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my freestyle. I paid retail for it and never took the free one from insurance (they were Amedas) and I used it for two kids, no issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779271 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:20:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2779271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had both (paid for freestyle out of pocket and got the PISA through insurance). </p> <p>Besides the battery thing on the freestyle, I loved the display. I liked that it showed how long you'd been pumping for, you can see the specific level you are pumping at. And if you need another let down its just a press of a button. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779266 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:00:02 +0000 snowjewelz 2779266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: <a href="http://a.co/1D5k870" rel="nofollow">http://a.co/1D5k870</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779264 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:55:00 +0000 Jennibenni 2779264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I didn’t even know that was a thing! Do you remember the coat? Yes, that was my understanding was that you aren’t tied to an outlet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779259 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:45:16 +0000 snowjewelz 2779259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: It's like a car adapter but it's a tiny box that fit like 8 batteries so if there's no outlet, you can use that! I've used the same batteries for at least 4+ pumps. Cause isn't the main advantage of the freestyle that it doesn't need an outlet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779254 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:30:07 +0000 skinnycow 2779254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have anything to compare it to but I LOVED my Freestyle. I could just shove it in whatever bag I was using for the day because it was so small and light. Also, the convenience of not needing an outlet was great. I've heard it's a little quieter than the PISA but it still seemed pretty loud to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779253 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:28:41 +0000 Jennibenni 2779253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: What is a battery adapter? I haven’t heard of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779251 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:24:58 +0000 snowjewelz 2779251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did PISA both times. I got a battery adapter so to me it was totally fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-upgrade-to-the-freestyle#post-2779242 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:55:12 +0000 Jennibenni 2779242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m ordering a pump through my insurance and I’m trying to decide if I should get another Medela PISA or spend $195 extra to upgrade to the freestyle. </p> <p>My first son never took a bottle so I didn’t pump a lot until he was past seven months and would drink from a sippy cup. However when I did pump it was kind of a PITA and I can see how the freestyle would be much more convenient. </p> <p>If you have experience with both, what do you think? </p>