https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:36:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-the-freemie-pump#post-1974398 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:20:20 +0000 MrsF 1974398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm curious about this as well! Unfortunately the cups aren't compatible with the Medela Freestyle, which is what I have. Does anyone have experience with the Freemie pump itself vs just the collection cups? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-the-freemie-pump#post-1974393 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:12:51 +0000 danda 1974393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Ameda pump and purchased the Freemie collection cups. I preferred the regular Ameda flanges for regular pumping (at work) but Freemie was definitely better for car or for nursing one side while pumping the other. I haven't used it in a while (have barely pumped in several months as we wean) but I think massaging might be difficult but not entirely impossible. As far as chasing a toddler around - you need to stay upright to prevent the cups from spilling and I'd be cautious about any running. With that said, you could get everything set up ahead of time more easily and be a little more flexible that way.</p> <p>To me the main disadvantage as compared with a regular pump flange was that pouring out of the cups takes some getting used to, you can't really store the milk in the collection cups, and there are extra parts. The biggest advantage is it fits inside the bra, so it's great for pumping with your clothes on (or while holding a baby). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-the-freemie-pump#post-1974315 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:17:30 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1974315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my options for a pump through my insurance is the Freemie pump and collection cups. I have heard several mommas recommend it, so that is what I am leaning towards. I have a couple questions though!</p> <p>1. Were you able to massage while pumping while using the cups?<br /> 2. Is it possible to use the Medela flanges with the Freemie pump if I end up hating the collection cups?<br /> 3. Are there different sized cups, like there are different sized flanges?</p> <p>I have a PISA right now that still works, but I think after a year of EPing the motor is wearing out. My original plan was to get the starter PISA kit (which is also an option) and just reuse everything, but the more I think about it, having a toddler and a newborn it would be awesome to be a little more hands free (or at least have the option to stop and pull my toddler off the furniture without spilling milk everywhere. </p> <p>I would love your thoughts! </p>