I bought the freemie with the new slim fit cups and love it. I wouldn't recommend it as a primary pump because I do get less output, but it allows me to pump on the go when I otherwise wouldn't. And to me, getting an ounce or two less out is better than not pumping at all!
My lactation consultant shared with me a hack using the freemie cups with the baby Buddha pump. It has an incredibly strong pump/ suction and is also super affordable
Kendra, I think the hack is you just remove the plastic tips from the tubes and put the tubes directly into the cup. I don't have the cups yet but that's what I found when looking into it
You can run the tubing around your neck- down the back of your shirt to the Freemie Pump- then the tubing isn’t visible in in modest shirts- and just clip the pump to your pants. So easy to pump on the go or while cooking/eating a hot meal for a change. Just remember to bend at the knees- not the hips
Need your help urgently. I have a Medela swing maxi double pump. Can I use the freemie with the swing maxi. I just read that the swing maxi is a closed system pump, so should I get the freemie closed system cup to use with the swing maxi. Please let me know. I am struggling with my supply, my son is going to be 4 months. I am breastfeeding but now starting to pump after I feed to improve my supply. Was thinking of getting the Willow pump or the freemie. What do you recommend. I read the freemie pump is not as good as the medela and since I already have a pump I thought of just getting the freemie cups.
I really wish I knew this product when I had my 2nd baby. It was so hard to pump while I had another toddler. Now I am pregnant baby no. 3.... I was thinking to get spectra S1 and now I want freemie
I'm really contemplating getting this, even though I really want the elvie pump this is way cheaper option. But it not being dishwasher safe is kind of annoying...
How is the suction? I use a medical grade Medela pump I need it to have a hard suck to empty out my milk completely. I was interested in the Willow but heard this pump was stronger on suction.
Did you ever have a problem with them leaking? I have the open system cups and had a mishap in public where the milk came out the bottom...it was great...
I have the open cups I use with my medela Nd love them. However I need to not be glued to a seat so I did order the closed system with the battery powered motor just waiting for it to come! I also noticed this go around I pump more than the first kiddo
How do you feel about this one versus a Medela Pump N Style? I want something with stronger suction than that one (used during my last pregnancy), and would love to 'wear' the pump, but would be willing to get a Spectra and then buy the Freemie cups for my convenience, if you think the Spectra is THAT much better than the Freemie pump. As long as it's stronger than my Medela though, I'd be thrilled. Would love your thoughts!
I think the freemie pump is a great pump and I love the fact that you can wear it totally hands free. The pump strength is very similar to the Spectra/Medela, it’s the cups part that is different that a traditional pump. If you’re looking to get the whole freemie system, that’d be a great option! Give it a try!
Here’s a video where I compared the actually pumps side by side. The Medela pump is very similar suction strength to the Spectra, just a different style of suction. th-cam.com/video/ZO_9khffUA8/w-d-xo.html
So the other day i watched this so i looked into one for myself cause i been using a manual pump while i am out.and tied to a wall at home....my insurance covered a freemie pump and i just got it today and i absolutely love it i thought it wasn't working as well as my medela but i am actually getting a little more milk using this, im not sure why the increase but both times i have pumped i have got 2oz from each side and usually i get about 1.5oz from each side...thank you so much for this video i would've never known i was making things harder for myself
I’m not sure the answer to your questions but I will say, I have the elvie and it leaks on me every time I use it. Not worth it honestly. That’s why I’m here looking into getting these freemie cups!
I have a question, does your freemie cup leak after pumping to a certain point ? I’m in love with the concept and how it works thanks to your video but somehow it leaks after a certain point
I've had the hardest time getting these to work for me. Usually painful and very little success getting milk out. As you mentioned it's very hard to get correct nipple placement and it rubs horribly on one side for some reason. I also ordered their flange inserts to try to make it more comfortable but no luck. The cups are hard to snap together to ensure they don't leak too.
@@lizzyaugustine466 unfortunately no. I was too afraid of it affecting my supply. I've been trying to get rid of it actually lol. There's a Facebook group for Freemie users that you might want to look for. Seems like a lot of ladies have issues with it but then some love it and get good results 🤷
@@user-fv4rp2ri4j can you tell me what this Facebook group is please? I looked for one because I'm desperate to make this work. I feel like I've tried everything and I couldn't find a group yesterday.
They should make a plug for the spout that you can use at your direction maybe still have a small pine hole for air or what not but if you accidentally bend over at least a smaller mess...
Did you boil the parts before use like the manual says? Do that and also make sure they’re assembled tightly. The tubing needs to be all the way in the hole as well!
Jen Young I read that online but read through tons of Amazon reviews and have seen some conflicting things. Some women says they are using it okay with the Mya 🤔
Yes, give the 28mm a try I think. I feel like they run a little bigger than normal sizes. And let me know if you remember to! I’d be curious what you think.
Thanks for the video! I was wondering if you know the difference between the NUK freemie and the freemie liberty. Are they essentially the same? Is therr a difference in the flange?
Are there milk storage bags that fit these cups? I like the idea of pumping directly into the bag rather than into the cup itself...like the idea behind the Willow Pump.
I got mine a month ago and i looovveeee my luna. I call it my luna baby. Its totally my third child. It empties me so fast. Went from 45 minutes to 20-25 minutes!
New Little Life by Allison it has been about 6 months but my son nurses for comfort. I have been trying to relactate naturally with pumping and taking supplements without fenugreek being that i took fenugreek supplements when I went back to work to help boost supply and it dried me up. I want to take Domperidone to help give me a boost.
The closed system includes a barrier in the cups to prevent milk from entering the tubing. It is essential for closed system pumps to have that part! Open pumps use the open system cups :)
I wasn’t able to try the freemie cups enough before I weaned my little one to give you a personal recommendation there, but the freemie pump motor I liked. The main difference is the cup style vs the typical flanges on a regular pump. I think it ends up being about the same for most moms!
@@NewLittleLife Hi would you clarify - I understood you to say at the very end of your video, that many don't get as much milk with Freemie...? Thanks so much for your channel!
I use a hands free pumping bra with my Spectra S2 but now that I have 18 month old twins and a newborn, it's not as practical as when the twins were babies, since I need to be mobile. I'm thinking about getting the BellaBaby portable pump (which is only $40-60) and using the freemie cups with it, so I can be on the move with my toddlers and still be able to pump. Then just use my Spectra overnight.
If you already have the Medela pump, just the Open system cups. Double check the amazon description to make sure it works with Medela, and that should be it! I think the cups come with the connector that you’ll use to hook it to your Medela tubing.
I personally hated this product. It is not at all discreet (hello Madonna boobs!) or comfortable. You need a very loose bra for the cups to fit under. The flanges do not fit well over my nipple, and like she said in the video, hard to tell if you are getting a good suction or the milk is even coming in. There is faar too much tubing, so pumping on both sides is nearly impossible. Even if you do try to pump both sides at the same time, I found that the excess tubing and the Y-adapter really slowed down the suction. Lastly, like she said, you can't bend forward at all. So don't drop anything and accidentally pour out all your hard-earned breast milk like I did. I could see this being beneficial for Moms who have a long commute in the car, but for just moving freely about the house, I certainly didn't feel "free" at all.
You’re totally right. Something like the Willow or Elvie pump is far better for moving around and no tubing but those are both $$$! The freemie is good for what it is, on a commute to work or other non moving situations it’s good, but if you plan on moving a lot or want a much more discreet option, you gotta spend the money on a nicer option!
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I bought the freemie with the new slim fit cups and love it. I wouldn't recommend it as a primary pump because I do get less output, but it allows me to pump on the go when I otherwise wouldn't. And to me, getting an ounce or two less out is better than not pumping at all!
My lactation consultant shared with me a hack using the freemie cups with the baby Buddha pump. It has an incredibly strong pump/ suction and is also super affordable
Share the hack! Please lol
Kendra, I think the hack is you just remove the plastic tips from the tubes and put the tubes directly into the cup. I don't have the cups yet but that's what I found when looking into it
You can run the tubing around your neck- down the back of your shirt to the Freemie Pump- then the tubing isn’t visible in in modest shirts- and just clip the pump to your pants. So easy to pump on the go or while cooking/eating a hot meal for a change. Just remember to bend at the knees- not the hips
Good to know. Just ordered mine
I appreciate this video. I am so excited to try this. 4th time mama first time hands free pump I'll be trying. To me it seems like a win!!!
I need help ! I put everything together right but it’s not suctioning for me at all..should I send it back or take any parts out
This pump is a bit tricky to get assembled. I would reach out to the company!
Need your help urgently. I have a Medela swing maxi double pump. Can I use the freemie with the swing maxi. I just read that the swing maxi is a closed system pump, so should I get the freemie closed system cup to use with the swing maxi. Please let me know. I am struggling with my supply, my son is going to be 4 months. I am breastfeeding but now starting to pump after I feed to improve my supply. Was thinking of getting the Willow pump or the freemie. What do you recommend. I read the freemie pump is not as good as the medela and since I already have a pump I thought of just getting the freemie cups.
I really wish I knew this product when I had my 2nd baby. It was so hard to pump while I had another toddler. Now I am pregnant baby no. 3.... I was thinking to get spectra S1 and now I want freemie
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I'm really contemplating getting this, even though I really want the elvie pump this is way cheaper option. But it not being dishwasher safe is kind of annoying...
I also want the elvie pump but my insurance covers this one
Is there replacement parts for the bsckflow protector for this?
How is the suction? I use a medical grade Medela pump I need it to have a hard suck to empty out my milk completely. I was interested in the Willow but heard this pump was stronger on suction.
I wonder, if it is compatible with lansiloh?
How does these fit on women with larger breasts? And have you tried them with the inserts to make the fit tighter?
Can you hook the freemie motor to regular flanges and not use the cups?
Have u tried it ?
Did you ever have a problem with them leaking? I have the open system cups and had a mishap in public where the milk came out the bottom...it was great...
Hmm.. I haven’t. Maybe someone else will comment with some help!
I have the open cups I use with my medela Nd love them. However I need to not be glued to a seat so I did order the closed system with the battery powered motor just waiting for it to come! I also noticed this go around I pump more than the first kiddo
Awesome! I think you’ll like the portable system.
New Little Life by Allison I’ll have to update you!
How many cup sizes bigger should one buy the nursing bra for the purpose of pumping?
How do you feel about this one versus a Medela Pump N Style? I want something with stronger suction than that one (used during my last pregnancy), and would love to 'wear' the pump, but would be willing to get a Spectra and then buy the Freemie cups for my convenience, if you think the Spectra is THAT much better than the Freemie pump. As long as it's stronger than my Medela though, I'd be thrilled. Would love your thoughts!
I think the freemie pump is a great pump and I love the fact that you can wear it totally hands free. The pump strength is very similar to the Spectra/Medela, it’s the cups part that is different that a traditional pump. If you’re looking to get the whole freemie system, that’d be a great option! Give it a try!
Here’s a video where I compared the actually pumps side by side. The Medela pump is very similar suction strength to the Spectra, just a different style of suction. th-cam.com/video/ZO_9khffUA8/w-d-xo.html
So the other day i watched this so i looked into one for myself cause i been using a manual pump while i am out.and tied to a wall at home....my insurance covered a freemie pump and i just got it today and i absolutely love it i thought it wasn't working as well as my medela but i am actually getting a little more milk using this, im not sure why the increase but both times i have pumped i have got 2oz from each side and usually i get about 1.5oz from each side...thank you so much for this video i would've never known i was making things harder for myself
Could I use this for relactating? I can’t afford a darn Elvie :( I have a portable lansinoh. Would this work for that particular pump?
I’m not sure the answer to your questions but I will say, I have the elvie and it leaks on me every time I use it. Not worth it honestly. That’s why I’m here looking into getting these freemie cups!
Can you use this pump with traditional flanges?
Yes, but there’s only one port to hook tubing, so you’d need to use a splitter
I have a question, does your freemie cup leak after pumping to a certain point ? I’m in love with the concept and how it works thanks to your video but somehow it leaks after a certain point
It shouldn’t leak, that means theirs something wrong with the cup. Depending on where you bought it from you can get a new replacement
what about plus size mom?... anyone can give some opinion on the handsfree. im afraid that my upper part would sticking out too much haha...
Will the freemi pump work with a bottle flange type system should I end up disappointed with the cups?
Yes I don’t see why not!
I've had the hardest time getting these to work for me. Usually painful and very little success getting milk out. As you mentioned it's very hard to get correct nipple placement and it rubs horribly on one side for some reason. I also ordered their flange inserts to try to make it more comfortable but no luck. The cups are hard to snap together to ensure they don't leak too.
I just got the freemie and am having the same problem -- did you eventually figure out how to get it to work for you?
@@lizzyaugustine466 unfortunately no. I was too afraid of it affecting my supply. I've been trying to get rid of it actually lol. There's a Facebook group for Freemie users that you might want to look for. Seems like a lot of ladies have issues with it but then some love it and get good results 🤷
Thanks for responding! I'm sorry they didn't work out, I will look for the Facebook group, thanks for the suggestion!
@@user-fv4rp2ri4j can you tell me what this Facebook group is please? I looked for one because I'm desperate to make this work. I feel like I've tried everything and I couldn't find a group yesterday.
Www.Facebook.Com/groups/breastpumpreviews
I laughed too hard at the driving part 😂
My medela pump has a letdown mode, How do you stimulate a let down with the liberty pump?
Wondering the same
They should make a plug for the spout that you can use at your direction maybe still have a small pine hole for air or what not but if you accidentally bend over at least a smaller mess...
If you want a closed system to pump in any position, the Willow pump has that capability! Although a much higher price tag 🙈
🤔🤔why not put the finger on it while bend over
Is it compatible with Ameda mya?
I got these cups but having no suction what could be the cause?
Did you boil the parts before use like the manual says? Do that and also make sure they’re assembled tightly. The tubing needs to be all the way in the hole as well!
Can you do a freemie vs elvie stride?
This was so helpful Thank you
Do you need to clean the tubing after pumping?
No, it’s actually advised not too or you risk getting water in the motor.
I only have one “structured” nursing bra. Would this work with looser sport-style bras?
It likely will! The cups are a little bulky and may work better than a tight structured bra.
Incredibly helpful, thank you!!
Where did you get the shirt on the mannequins belly
Can you use these with the Ameda Mya? Without purchasing an adapter... 🤔
No the website says Ameda Purely Yours or the Finesse 🥺
I’m in an exclusive pumping group on Facebook and someone used it with their Mya and it worked fine!
Jen Young I read that online but read through tons of Amazon reviews and have seen some conflicting things. Some women says they are using it okay with the Mya 🤔
Jen Young thank you 😊
Do you need to use the back flow protector with the spectra tubing?
If you get the correct closed system freemie cups, no you don’t. If you have open system freemie cups then yes.
Do you know if the flanges are true to size? I wear a 30mm for the Medela and don’t know if the 28mm will fit me.
Yes, give the 28mm a try I think. I feel like they run a little bigger than normal sizes. And let me know if you remember to! I’d be curious what you think.
So is this a bad choice for a FTM??
Definitely not. It’s a good pump!
Thanks for the video! I was wondering if you know the difference between the NUK freemie and the freemie liberty. Are they essentially the same? Is therr a difference in the flange?
Good quotation, I’m not sure! I’ll have to do a little research. If you find out, let me know!
Are there milk storage bags that fit these cups? I like the idea of pumping directly into the bag rather than into the cup itself...like the idea behind the Willow Pump.
There is not. As far as I know, the Ivory hands free pump offering the option to pump into a bag is the willow.
Very very useful. Thanks!
What type of shirt is that that it is clipped too?
How about the flange’s size? Does it have big flange’s size?
I believe it goes up to 28mm, however since this cup is a different feel from a traditional flange size, I feel like they run a bit big.
Hello what kind of cups i need for bellababy pump?
I wonder the same thing !
Any should work :)
@@NewLittleLife it would be great if you could make a video hacking this pump!
I’ll put it on my list :) it’s a popular pump!
Have you heard of the new Motif Luna Double Electric Breast Pump?, what are your thoughts?
I have not! I’ll put it on my list to check out!
I got mine a month ago and i looovveeee my luna. I call it my luna baby. Its totally my third child. It empties me so fast. Went from 45 minutes to 20-25 minutes!
That’s great to hear!
Sarah Bishop
Hi, do Freemie cups work with it? I was told that anything that works with spectra also works with motif Luna.
Thanks
Motif luna is really good!
Can you use this cup for Medela in style?
They have an open system cup availabe, that’s the one you want for the Medela PISA (the original, not the new max flow)
I got 25mm , and set it to the highest speed but still not enough to squeeze out milk, do i have to use 28mm instead?
Would this be recommended for larger breasts? over DD or DDD?
Great question. I think it can still work with the right bra, but I hope you get comments from a few others who have tried it!
Thank you for the information! Do you have any information regarding relactation?
I don’t have any videos on the topic. How long have you been without breastfeeding?
New Little Life by Allison it has been about 6 months but my son nurses for comfort. I have been trying to relactate naturally with pumping and taking supplements without fenugreek being that i took fenugreek supplements when I went back to work to help boost supply and it dried me up. I want to take Domperidone to help give me a boost.
Is there a way to just order the closed system attachment?
Yes! I believe that link is in the description :)
I may be missing it but I have the older version and would like just add/order the closed valve base with back flow protector only.
What’s the difference between open and closed system?
The closed system includes a barrier in the cups to prevent milk from entering the tubing. It is essential for closed system pumps to have that part! Open pumps use the open system cups :)
If I have a Medela pump in style but also want to use the clip on pump which one should I order?
Do you find you pump less milk compared to a plug-in pump like a Spectra?
I wasn’t able to try the freemie cups enough before I weaned my little one to give you a personal recommendation there, but the freemie pump motor I liked. The main difference is the cup style vs the typical flanges on a regular pump. I think it ends up being about the same for most moms!
@@NewLittleLife Hi would you clarify - I understood you to say at the very end of your video, that many don't get as much milk with Freemie...? Thanks so much for your channel!
I use a hands free pumping bra with my Spectra S2 but now that I have 18 month old twins and a newborn, it's not as practical as when the twins were babies, since I need to be mobile. I'm thinking about getting the BellaBaby portable pump (which is only $40-60) and using the freemie cups with it, so I can be on the move with my toddlers and still be able to pump. Then just use my Spectra overnight.
Can this be used on medela breast pump ?
You bet. Get the open cups that go with a Medela. The link in the description will get you the ones you need!
Kay thanks do I need everything that you listed in description box ?
If you already have the Medela pump, just the Open system cups. Double check the amazon description to make sure it works with Medela, and that should be it! I think the cups come with the connector that you’ll use to hook it to your Medela tubing.
Oh ok thanks
If you had to choose between this Spectra S2 or S9
That’s hard!!! S9 I think for the portability, but I haven’t actually had a chance to play with one yet. Looks awesome though!
I personally hated this product. It is not at all discreet (hello Madonna boobs!) or comfortable. You need a very loose bra for the cups to fit under. The flanges do not fit well over my nipple, and like she said in the video, hard to tell if you are getting a good suction or the milk is even coming in. There is faar too much tubing, so pumping on both sides is nearly impossible. Even if you do try to pump both sides at the same time, I found that the excess tubing and the Y-adapter really slowed down the suction. Lastly, like she said, you can't bend forward at all. So don't drop anything and accidentally pour out all your hard-earned breast milk like I did. I could see this being beneficial for Moms who have a long commute in the car, but for just moving freely about the house, I certainly didn't feel "free" at all.
You’re totally right. Something like the Willow or Elvie pump is far better for moving around and no tubing but those are both $$$! The freemie is good for what it is, on a commute to work or other non moving situations it’s good, but if you plan on moving a lot or want a much more discreet option, you gotta spend the money on a nicer option!
I boiled mine 3 times and it still leaked!! 🤬🤬