Freemie Hands Free & Concealed Collection Cups for Use with Electric Breast Pumps - Pump Anytime, Anywhere with Hidden Breast Milk Collection Cups

There are so few reviews for this product in the UK I wanted to add a detailed one for anyone who may find it helpful. I've been using them for about 10 days now to get a good feel for how they work. My baby was unable to latch, and this plus other issues mean that we are currently expressing exclusively for feeds. As a result I need to express 8 to 10 times a day and good amounts so I'm very reliant on good equipment! I'm using a spectra s1 pump but came across the freemie cups when researching pumping bras, none of which looked right for me. These are fantastic! They work. I have managed to bottle feed my baby whilst pumping, eat dinner... I've even managed to pump on the train to clapham junction! I havent noticed any drop in production... can still get up to 300ml using these. Although not invisible they are still more discreet than traditional flange/bottle... pull a jumper or muslin over them and you are decent. Pumped in a restaurant, on a train and in front of my in laws! Easy to take apart and clean You do need to be wearing a proper bra... my soft sleep bra wont do the trick but my former nursing bras do fine. You cant see what's being pumped well through the plastic. I used these holding them to begin with so that I could time how long I needed to be in let down mode before changing to expression mode and also how long it took me to empty both breasts... after this I could just stick to these rough timings each time without having to check. I needed higher settings than I do with my bottles and flanges but that's easy to do. Summary: I love them. I still use the flanges regularly at home but this has freed me to do other things or leave the house for more than 2 hours without worrying about maintaining supply. As with all things theres a knack to then but i didnt find it hard to get the hang of and think they were worth every penny

Although I get a small ammount less than using my other traditional collection pump parts this is an able to me a great amount of mobility. I use this with a small rechargeable pump so that I can walk about with the pump in my pocket. I've been able to pump while shopping and driving and cleaning. It also means that I'm able to hold my baby without worrying about spilling milk or having him pull the cups off me wasting precious milk. They do look a bit odd when you are using them so if you're self conscious and wanted to use them out and about just be aware of that but most people won't be able to tell tell just what you're doing. A large jumper or cardigan easily disguises this. It's fairly easy to pour the milk out. It's very easy to unassemble and wash. You must boil the parts specified in the instructions before first use or it won't fit together properly. This also means that it's not really suitable for steam sterilization or microwave sterilization. You get two flange sizes if I recall correctly 28mm and 25mm. With pumping I'd usually recommend measuring your nipples and using the correct flange size. I use the 25mm and it's a little big which is probably why I get slightly less then using my correctly fitting flanges however the portability absolutely outweighs this for me and I can easily hand express at the end of the pumping session. I've also found because the parts fit together so neatly it's easier to take with me. Another point I'd like to mention is that you don't need a special type of bra for pumping whilst using these, you can use a sports bra or your nursing bra. It is hard to see how the pump sits on your nipple but it doesn't take long to getting used to feeling for them to be in the right position. One final note is do not lean forwards whilst they are on or your milk may spill.

Received this today and was disappointed to open the box (which cannot be returned once opened for “hygienic reasons”), and found x3 25mm flanges and x1 28mm flange. It might be possible for me to use the 25mm flange, but if I need bigger, the set is useless to me. Can’t contact the seller without going through a returns process on Amazon, and in the pandemic I cannot easily get to post office! Not sure now whether to prepare the set and try 25mm flanges, or try to return and get a proper set with both sizes... if I get a good result/reply from the seller, I will write/edit to higher star rating.

While its quite nice to be able to move while pumping, here are a few reasons you should not buy this 1. All parts have to be completly dry for the suction to work. 2. Everything has to be lined up perfectly or it wont draw any milk out. I had a few instances where i had no milk after 30mins pump because some part was just slightly off (and its very easy for this to happen because the plastic is not very clear) 3. It wont increase your milk supply and can potentially decrease it because of the way the suction works and it doesnt have a "let down" mode. 4. You cannot see if any milk is coming out because the plastic is not very clear 5. Its very easy to spill milk when pouring because of the hole on top is too small 6. You really have to push the tubing in otherwise it wont suck anything And its quite expensive for a few pieces of plastic. Returning to my bella baby pump.

Great milk collection cups. I use it with the spectra allowing me to be completely hands free and able to walk around, wash the dishes and even cook. My only gripe would be the pouring spout and the shape of the base. Very easy to spill milk. Would be better if there was removable bung to stop the milk pouring out

Ho provato e riprovato ma a me non funziona,per quello che costa mi aspettavo un prodotto migliore, Non arriva la potenza,ho tirato solo qualche goccia in mezz'ora!!!😱 Le coppette sono una buona idea ma se non funzionano non servono a nulla!! Io non le consiglio 😔

I absolutely love these cups! They have saved me from getting mastitis quite a few times! I paired with the bellababy pump and it works like a dream. I wore these under my shirt at work and pumped in front of customers! With the music in the store no one knew i was pumping!

Really good but the long cable connecting it to the pump is annoying. Also annoying that you can't use a sterilizer you need to boil it for 5 min

Très pratique pour tiré son lait plus ou moins discrètement ( je l'utiliser au travail) . Volumineux mais peu rentrer dans les soutiens gorge d'allaitement. Très très pratique je n'ai pas eu de fuite. Pr contre c'est un peu plus compliqué pour le mettre dans les sachets de conservation mais se fait .

The Freemie is a game changer. My son has had difficulty latching and so I have been pumping since they day he was born. This has required me to schedule my life around a pumping schedule and be chained to my plug in pump. It has been a lot of work, but he is worth it. I saw the Freemie and read the very mixed reviews. I was a little hesitant to purchase because it’s not exactly cheap and I don’t think it’s returnable. However, for the promise of freedom I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I could not be happier and I recommend the Freemie to all my friends who are nursing mothers. First, I use the cups with the Ameda Mya Joy portable pump and it works without any issues. That was a relief since it is not listed as one of the tested pumps. But it works. I can walk around the house, plug it into the power outlet in the car, etc. The fit...no, it does not look completely natural. You’re putting plastic cups in your bra. Let’s be realistic. The instructions even advise you to wear a loose shirt or a scarf if you want to better conceal what you’re doing. However, you’re walking around with a pump...the motor is pretty audible. It’s no secret what you’re doing. So, why is everyone concerned that it looks like there is something in your bra? I walk my dog, push the stroller, and talk to me neighbors while I’m pumping. No one seems upset. It is not as easy to see if your nipples are completely centered in the flange. I can line them up pretty well when I put the cup on. I haven’t had any issues. You are able to see if the pump is suctioning and pulling the nipple in. It’s just not as clear as a traditional pump. I’m a D cup and don’t have any issues with my breast tissue suffocating the pump as some reviewers mentioned. No, you can’t bend over because there is a drain whole on the top. This is in the instructions and I think also common sense. I just make a point to squat down. Hey, it’s better posture anyway. The bra fit is key. Also in the instructions. You do need to have a decently snug bra because you’re relying on the bra to hold the cups against your chest. I wear a very basic cotton nursing bralette from Motherhood Maternity. It worked out the first time and I haven’t had any issues with the fit or keeping the cups in place. Lastly, I haven’t noticed a decline in output with this system. I pump just as much as when I use my regular flanges. It is true that you can’t really judge output while you’re pumping. There are markers on the cups but you can’t really read them while you’re pumping. I just kinda look in there to make sure it’s collecting something. This is a game changer. It gives you a lot of freedom while pumping. Yes, you may look like you’re wearing Madonna’s bra circa the 1990s but it does exactly what you need it to so, I can live with that.