Freemie Hands Free & Concealed Collection Cups for Use with Electric Breast Pumps – Pump Anytime, Anywhere with Hidden Breast Milk Collection Cups
PUMP ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ON THE GO
Concealed pumping
Being undressed to pump milk is inconvenient. The traditional breast pump bottle and flange set up was overdue for a 21st century make-over. With Freemie Cups we created a more comfortable, ergonomic, relaxing way to pump milk inside your bra, and revolutionised breast pumping for modern mums.
Connect Freemie Cups quickly and easily with your compatible pump and pump anywhere, discreetly.
I used these with baby Buddha and they worked great. They are noticeable but concealed so you can get by with video calls etc just fine. Truly make pumping hands free and like the easy pour spout. The only thing is they didn’t hold up past 3/4 months. I noticed they were not quite as tightly sealed as in the beginning and the inner flexible barrier got a tearsince it’s $25 to replace those I just bought entirely new set directly on website for $69. Now I realize the recommend life span is 60 days so possible you’ll need more than one set depending how long you pump and how often. Would recommend overall.
I wish I would have gotten them sooner! I used them with the Babybudda and it was a total game changer. It made pumping at work, the car, with guests over, much easier because I could be discrete and not have to pull myself away from what was going on to pump. Suction was great with the babybudda. Suction can be lost if the inside pieces are not in right. Otherwise, I have zero complaints. I thought it was a great cheaper alternative to the willow or elvie pumps but only if you are okay with having tubes dangling. I tell all new moms about this system! Loved them and I can say enough great things about them and how they improved my breastfeeding/ pumping journey.
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 ou
Cons- Weird shape under clothes, need something bulky on top like an apron or heavy cardigan to hide funky clunky shape. Also, doesn’t suction obviously as much as a hospital grade so sometimes I get clogged ducts from not being able to empty completely.
Pros!!- Wearable! Completely! Comfortable! Compatible with Spectra S9 travel pump (must use freemie tubing), holds more oz than the Willow or Elvie!, lightweight, discreet, easier pour spout (no mess or Spills at all!) Pumps no matter what! Doesn’t need a good suction to still turn on. Perfect for work or traveling.
It’s a little fiddly to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. At first I wasn’t seeing great output especially from one side. Purchased inserts that are my proper size and now I get about the same amount that I get from my spectra. I use this with the Momcozy portable pump for a much cheaper way of pumping on the go than the $500 options out there. I will use to pump when I go back to work, as will be very important for my work to step away for just a few minute to put the cups on and return to work while pumping rather than trying to take several 20 min breaks throughout the day.
LOVE these. I get the same amount of milk out as I did with my other flanges. I love that I’m hands free and it works with my mobile pump. Just make sure it clicks when you put it back together.
My insurance gave me an Ameda Mya Joy and I bought this to make my pump discrete as well as portable… I love it!!! I have a job that I can’t take time to pump and this has completely changed my pumping experience! I don’t dread having to pump and I don’t have to stop what I’m doing while pumping. I’m a DD cup so it does stick out an odd bit when wearing, but you can get away with it unnoticed if you wear a baggy dark shirt. I love that it has a pour spout and it’s easy to clean.
Love these!! I do so much driving for work and these are SO convenient to use while driving. I use them with my Spectra pump. I love that they slip into my bra and that the bra helps them stay tight. The suction is great and better than any thing else I’ve used with my pump. I highly recommend these.
Love these!! I do so much driving for work and these are SO convenient to use while driving. I use them with my Spectra pump. I love that they slip into my bra and that the bra helps them stay tight. The suction is great and better than any thing else I've used with my pump. I highly recommend these.
These are a lifesaver. I know they claim to not be compatible with Ameda Mya, but I took a chance and thank goodness they work! These are easy to use and very easy to clean. If you don’t get great suction it’s probably due to misaligned pieces so make sure they are all fastened as instructed. Would buy these all over again.
Saved my milk supply and my sanity!!!! I have three kids other than my newborn. and being stuck to the wall was seriously messing with my mental health, supply, and quality time with my kids. Not forgetting to mention that it was so hard to get stuff done around the house!!!! The suction is great, (I use with the AmedaMya pump) and it’s so easy to use. I just went back to work. I work as a cook at the restaurant so I’m not able to leave every two hours for thirty minutes at a time and this fixed everything!! I can feel when the pump is getting full when I walk and I squat to make sure I don’t leak. I have also figured out how to nap while I pump late night!!! I also no longer dread power pumping. Seriously, you need this if your a busy mom. I am a 36c for reference. I’ve seen bigger chested mom have trouble with it.
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.
These make life so much easier. I was looking for a hands-free pump but love the results I get with my spectra so I bought these collection cups to try. They are AMAZING! I get the same output as with my traditional flanges and working in a school, I wanted some sort of privacy while pumping in my office. I can multitasking and get work done while pumping which is a game changer. They come apart easily and are quick to clean. They are comfortable to wear inside a bra even though they are all rigid plastic. Highly recommend!
Vraiment trs pratique, les freemies me permettent de tirer mon lait beaucoup plus discrtement et donc de ne plus tre oblig de m’isoler. Trs confortable, je n’ai constat aucune baisse de lactation !J’en suis vraiment trs contente!
Me encantaron! En mi registro me regalaron el extractor marca Sebami, que es muy econmico y lo venden aqu en Amazon, el problema es que es muy cansado estar sosteniendo los embudos en los pechos porque no puedes tener las manos libres, adems de que es ms obvio cuando lo ests usando. Ped ests copas sin saber si iban a ser compatibles con la bomba Sebami pero si son! Estoy feliz de que si funcionen con esa bomba porque el resto de las que v, estn muy caras. Con ests copas tengo las manos libres y como se mete al brasieres, son mucho ms discretas que los embudos. No siento que me salga menos leche que con el otro extractor de embudo. Sern mi salvacin ahora que regrese a trabajar.
I am not exaggerating when I say these changed my life. We chose to exclusively pump after my daughter wouldn’t latch in the hospital. I have been pumping from almost day 1 with her. Because we weren’t expecting to pump until 3 weeks in all I had were the flanges that came with my Motif Luna (love that pump too btw). The carpal tunnel from pregnancy is still hanging around so my hands would go numb holding the flanges. I tried a hands free pumping bra but inevitably leaked everywhere. These Freemie cups changed all that. I can pump and bottle feed my daughter at the same time. I can pump when family comes by to help out. No more hiding in the bedroom. The instructions for the Freemie cups are intimidating but I haven’t had any leaks or spills. If you are on the fence, debate no more. Get these cups. (Hint: I wear a nursing tank and put a sports bra style nursing bra over that to keep the right amount of pressure while pumping. )
I love these. My only issue is that I have larger breasts, so they definitely are not discrete under clothes. And you’ll need to have bras than can fit them. Luckily I wear sports bras and pumping bras, so I’m able to fit them in comfortably.
But I love how easy they are to assemble, how they are compatible with so many different pumps. Even ones that aren’t listed on the back of the box. I use mine with my Ameda Mya pump. I even realized I had been using the wrong flange size previously before getting my freemies. I was using the standard 24 mm flanges that came with my breast pumps. And it’s always been a little uncomfortable pumping with those, but I forced myself to get used to it and chalked it up to just having to get used to it. But the freemies come with 25 mm and 28 mm. I use the 28 mm and they are so much more comfortable. No pain at all. The freemies allow me to be more hands free, but also I can pick my baby up and hold him now. I couldn’t do that pumping with regular flanges and cups.
They are easy to clean and easy to pour milk out of into storage.
I am impressed!!! Very very comfortable, convenient and easy to use!!! I bought the baby Buddha pump and the two together are amazing! Highly recommend
Only con- lots of parts to clea
I have been pleasantly surprised with these cups. They work with my Ameda Mya pump really well. These cups have given me a lot more freedom and they are more comfortable that the traditional pumping flanges. My milk supply has stayed the same and/or increased. And can I just say I love that these cups hold 8 oz!!! Actually my first pumping in the morning I can get these cups to hold almost 9 oz. I honestly can’t recommend them enough especially for the price.
I’m pumping full time for 2 babies, 5 times a day and I average 60 oz a day. These cups have been a sanity saver.
Freemie cups have been great for when I need to pump but don’t want to get my top half completely changed to do so. Slip inside the bra you’re already wearing. I’ve pumped in the car and out and about with these, really discrete – make sure you take bottles/bags to transfer your milk into though! Only reason for 4 stars is that they are quite fragile, accidentally dropped one from not much height and it cracked, no way to replace just one section of the cup so then had to buy a whole new set which was frustrating. Neither the Amazon seller nor Freemie themselves could get that one replacement part for me!
I use these with the very economical Baby Joy wireless double pump (Baby Buddha style pump at a fraction of the price) and it’s changed my whole pumping game. These blow my Medela Symphony away. They maybe aren’t as incognito as Elvie or Willow, but the 8 oz capacity on each pump is clutch, Elvie is 5 and Willow is 4, so I couldn’t see myself happy with that, considering I easily get 6 oz per boob. I love how easy they are to clean and transport, and that I can just shove these in my sports bra and don’t have to switch to a pumping bra.
Absolutely love these! I use them with my baby Buddha pump and it’s so freeing! I’m able to do everything I need to with my toddler and baby while still being able to pump. 10/10 recommend
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!
I am a 34h wearing nurse who has a hard time stepping away from the unit to pump in our pumping room. A surgeon suggested these cups with the babybuddah pump and its a winning combo! I was finding it hard to get to the pump room to pump more than once in my 12 hour shift. Enter the freemie cups. Now i can pump 3-4 times during my shift and on my way home. I even pump in the break room and no one can really tell what I’m doing unless they see the tubes coming out of my scrub top. I’ve even popped the cups in and sat at the nurse’s station to chart. With my jacket on the soft buzzing of the pump is the only give away. These cups saved my pumping journey! I find it best to use the cups with an underwire nursing bra for the best seal, the wireless bras just didn’t provide enough pressure to maximize output. These cups improved my output versus the traditional flanges used with a pumping bra or my breasts being squeezed by me. I took away a star because although accurate, it is very hard to see the measurements on the cups. Other than that, im completely satisfied. If you have a busy job and find it hard to step away to pump, get these.
The freemie is pricey for what it is. However it does give a freedom from being tied to a plug socket and is cheaper than alternative hands free pumps. The freemie means that I can pump whilst playing with the twins and doing housework.
As suggested in other reviews I’m using it with a bumbag, so I can walk around with it.
I’m using my Freemie with a Bellababy Dual pump. Attached the freemie tubing to the cup, connect the freemie tubing to the Bellababy tubing, and Bellababy tubing to the Bellababy pump.
This give a lot of long tubing. After getting used to the system, I cut one (of the three tubes provided) down into two pieces (if you cut the one tube wrong you’ve still got two functioning tubes).
My biggest issue with the freemie is sterilising. The manual says do not steam or microwave streilise. The manual says to ‘boil at first use for ten minutes’, and to not let items sit at the bottom of the saucepan. If you don’t have a extra large casserole pot from a handy Greek MIL then you may have to do this in three turns (I.e.30mins). So clearly not viable after even pump.
When I boiled the freemie a white residue was left of the plastic, after a bit of googling, I think this was limescale as we are in a particularly hard water area. I didn’t want to feed the babies limescale, so washed off the residue and re-boiled a couple of times – a bit of a palaver.
I’m a bit uncomfortable not sterilising each use, I’m rinsing in a kettle full of boiling water each time.
Overall, I’m grateful for the freedom and I would recommend the freemie.
I honestly was alittle skeptical about these but honestly they are awesome for an exclusive pumper! They are comparable with my spectra and my portable Bellababy pump! I have a fanny pack for my pump and I discreetly pump on the go everywhere! I honestly and really glad I got these the suction is great I haven’t had an issue with any leaking and they are super comfortable!
*unbezahlt* Wer von uns Mamas kennt es nicht. Es kommt Besuch, man muss ganz dringend abpumpen da die brste anfangen zu spannen. Man muss in einen anderen verschwinden damit einen die anderen nicht auf die nippel glotzen oder man sich nicht seltsam fhlt. Oder nur mir gings so
Naja ich hatte genug davon, hatte aber einfach nicht das geld mir fr viel geld eine Elvie zu kaufen, und sucht nach einer gnstigen Alternative. Das waren dann die hiesigen Freemies. Ich war ordentlich gefrustet da es keine deutschen Bewertungen gibt, schlielich sind 70 Euro auch viel geld um “ins blinde” zu kaufen, zumal ich gar keine der Pumpen kannte deren Kompatibilitt hier angegeben war. Ich dachte mir so : naja mehr als schief gehen kanns ja nicht. Mehrere Tage tnzelte ich drum herum ehe ich sie dann doch bestellte. Ich muss sagen, ich bin wahnsinnig positiv berrascht. Wenn man erstmal verstanden hat wie die Teile zusammen gehren geht’s ganz fix. Ich sa hier letzte Woche mit Besuch und habe gepumpt, klar ist es nicht so diskret das es keiner mit bekommt, ich finde die anderen drfen auch wissen das man am pumpen ist, aber keiner kann einem “was weg glotzen”. Wichtige info brigens, merkt euch das : die Kabel gehren nach oben, sonst wirds nass
Noch ne wichtige info : Freemies sind Medela Kompatibel ich hab zu hause ne Symphony von der Krankenkasse. Es gibt einen kleinen Adapter dabei, den man zwischen die Kabel und die medela klemmen kann. Klappt einwandfrei. Da mir der Druck aber zu gering war (Milch ist mittlerweile fast weg aufgrund von Stress) hat mein Mann etwas gebastelt.
Tipp : es gibt sogenannte Stufenkegel, die gehren eigentlich in den Bereich Ernhrung, die kann man auseinander bauen und dazwischen klemmen. So kann man auch mit zwei Kabeln, also als Doppelpumpe pumpen. Ich hoffe es ist verstndlich was ich meine es lsst sich aber genauso gut auch nur mit einem Kabel verwenden. Es ersetzt nicht das pumpen per se, aber es ist super wenn man mal besuch bekommt, oder sich zwischendurch mal nicht wie eine “Milchkuh” fhlen mchte 🙂
Einen Stern Abzug gebe ich einfach weil die Beschreibung komplett nur auf Englisch ist und aufgrund dessen das es von Anfang an so geplant ist, beide Brste nur Mithilfe eines Schluche an die Pumpe zu schlieen.
Trotzdem Kaufempfehlung!
I have to tell all the women out there! I finally sleep while pumping! Turn the cups, the open holes pointing up and sleep on the side. Be careful I drop one cup with milk first and only one time in the middle of the night. Buy the insert to fit your nipple size. I use my models pump in style advanced at night and morning.
I have to tell all the women out there! I finally sleep while pumping! Turn the cups, the open holes pointing up and sleep on the side. Be careful I drop one cup with milk first and only one time in the middle of the night. Buy the insert to fit your nipple size. I use my models pump in style advanced at night and morning.
This pump has been a God send. I am a high school teacher and exclusive pumper my prep and lunch just so happen to be back to back at the end of the day. So I would go about 6 hours everyday without pumping. I was engorged and had a clogged duct every week. This resulted in me gettin mastitis twice. I was close to giving up on pumping. This was totally worth the $100. I am able to pump during my virtual sessions and nobody knows. I’ve seen a lot of reviews saying their supply reduced but pumping more often has increased my supply. Also when I wake up to feed my baby in the middle of the night it’s much easier to move around. Struggling to breastfeed is so defeating, but my saving grace was that I’d still be able to give my baby breast milk. The thought of quitting was devastating. But now I think I’ll go as long as my body lets me. I have the Ameda Mya pump the manufacturer hasn’t tested so it’s not listed as compatible but it works just fine for me.
If you hate pumping or just want more freedom, try the freemies!
This makes pumping so much more discreet and you don’t bump everything in front of you. I am even able to grab my baby and hold him if he becomes fussy while I am pumping. I honestly recommend this to any pumping moms out there. Also, I was a 36 DDD before pregnancy and these work for me. I wear a soft sports bra when I sleep and it works just enough to compress the cups against your breast. During the day I wear a large wireless nursing bra and it does the trick. You can’t wear a lose bra or a bra that won’t give room for the plastic cups. Also, I just refrigerate the parts during the day in a freezer gallon bag so I don’t have to wash them every time.
I love my hands free suction cups for breastfeeding. Is able to move around and pump. The only down side is you can’t bend over while pumping milk will spill. Overall it is a really great pump.
I have these for my spectra. I work in an emergency department where there is little place to pump. With these, I can pump between seeing patients while writing notes. I can even detach the tubes and attend to a crashing patient then just plug back in and pick up where I left off. I will be recommending these to all my colleagues.
I use the cups with my spectra s2. It is a bit annoying having to carry the spectra around as I’m pumping but it’s fantastic still getting the features of a spectra whilst walking around, putting the washing out, changing and feeding the baby. The ease now! It’s cut half my time during a night feed as I’m now expressing whilst I feed her. It’s not that hard to get the suction to work I find! No complaints. I was a bit unsure getting this and for those mamas reading this and you also feel unsure – I would 1000% recommend!!
I wish I knew these existed sooner! I exclusively pump and was going to give up with it being so hard to find the time to pump regularly while caring for a newborn! Now I can pump and give him cuddles at the same time! They are easy to clean and put together. They do make it look like you have a huge chest but your not exposed so you can answer the door ect. Due to lockdown i’ve not used them in public yet but I would. So easy to put in place. Just need to wear a baggy top no need for a nursing top. I use them with the bellababy pump which I put in a shoulder bag so I’m fully mobile. They seem expensive but the freedom they give you is worth it!
Great product to let me multi task but cleaning all the parts take awhile as it says have to be fully dry too, also can’t sterilise in the microwave, so had to get a cold water system to sterilise them. But definitely would recommend.
These are amazing! Can pump away with my mosfiata pump but have my hands free to look after and feed my child – without her knocking it off. So much cheaper than getting other hands free pumps that are out there!
I had an Elvie pump for 5 months before returning for a refund after the third replacement went faulty. I was used to portability, and discreetness which I just didn’t get from the traditional flanges.
These have given me my freedom back. Paired with the BellaBaby portable pump I can continue to discreetly pump Without being tied down by cables or bulky machines. The cost of these and the BellaBaby pump comes to about 100, which is less than 1/4 of the price of the Elvie! It’s a no brainer!!
Ordered this last week and love the mobility it gives me. I have the Ameda Mya and it does work with my pump. I found that once this arrived the funnels that came with my Ameda were too small (25mm that came with Freemie work great and much more comfortable). I wear it with my nursing bra and a shirt over top. The suction works great and I have been able to pump to keep up my supply. I did have trouble with the suction one night and ended up taking the cups apart 4 times before I got them to work right (probably a piece wasn’t tight enough inside the cup to provide suction)..other than that no issues at all. I am able to pump and feed my 1 month old at the same time. If you were to wear in public, you’ll need something with some extra room in it/baggy (my boobs were already larger due to milk supply but with cups added it kinda looks abnormal).
I like these alot. They are awesome when I’m on the go. Make sure you have the right flange size though they have inserts for sizing needs, and replace duck Bill’s often. .They are over priced in my opinion just to be discreet. But they do work and it’s nice not having a bottle hanging off of you.
I was really dubious about paying this much money for flanges, since I was going to just use them with the Spectra. But, I freaking love my freemies.
– They are easy to use and comfortable.
– I do not have to put on some kind of insane medieval corset to pump for five minutes after a feed, with an industrial milking apparatus impeding my view and ability to use my hands.
– I get more milk than with the spectra flanges.
They didn’t work for my neighbor, so as in all things baby-related, ymmv. But the upside is significant if they work for you.
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.
This is the first review I’ve ever written for a product but after being chained to the wall for the past several weeks trying to pump I felt it was so necessary to tell people how wonderful it is to be able to walk around get stuff done while pumping. I bought this with the baby Buddha so that I can walk around. I presently use the Medella pump in addition to this one. The suction is great, I get the same amount as I do With the hospital grade. Bottom line if you are fed up with being stuck to the wall buy these!
Must buy. These hold more that the usual 5 oz. most pumps come with. I also didn’t have to buy additional parts. I use this with both my Spectra 1 and my Ameda Finesse. Just plug in with the tubes provided. Easy to hold and tend to baby while pumping. The flanges are comfortable too.
I really love these cups. I use with Spectra S9. They are far from invisible; they do poke out quite a bit, especially if you are big busted. But they allow me to pump in front of others instead of being stuck in a room by myself; which I found very difficult and rather depressing. I haven’t had any leaking or spilling issues. I have used these while driving, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc. I have found that I need to pump a little longer with the cups to get the same amount as a traditional flange, but it’s worth the trade off of being mobile. It’s a little tricky to pick up/carry/burp your baby while wearing at first, but it’s definitely possible! There are several parts which was a little confusing at first, but you figure it out quickly. I really recommend!
This was life-changing for me. I exclusively pumped for nine months with my daughter (nursing didn’t work out) and found myself chained to a wall five times a day. I got mastitis three times when using a pumping bra with my traditional flanges, (something about the tightness of it and never drained completely.) I went through six different bras to try to find a good fit. I’m a 38DD. My solution was just to pump one side at a time to avoid future clogs. This obviously took twice as long. I love the Freemies because I just insert them into my normal bra and don’t have to make any kind of adjustments. This is the only way I am able to effectively double pump now. It’s nice to not have to undress or change bras in order to pump and I can easily insert them in while driving! So far while using them (just 2 weeks) I have been able to cook, vacuum, commute to work, and even sit at the table with my family while pumping. Doing two things at once has been wonderful and I think this is the only way I will be able to reach/surpass my goal of breastfeeding for 6months! I will say my output is about 1 ounce less per pumping session as compared to pumping one side at a time. I wouldn’t replace all daily pumps with these cups personally, but just to free up my hands a couple times a day means everything. I found it very worth it to spend $100 on this closed system that came with all the necessary attachments and not have to worry about milk getting into my pump or things not fitting properly (which I read in the reviews of the open system). I use it with my Ameda Mya which holds a 2 hour charge and can walk all around the house with the pump in my pocket. Read the reviews, do your research, and ask questions before buying. There are always pros and cons, but I highly recommend this product!
This pump is awesome! I use the Ameda Mya pump and have loved it for its small portability!! I was worried about compatibility because I they had not tested it with this brand of pump yet. It fits and works flawlessly! I think the seal is even tighter and these cups work better with my pump! They are so much easier to clean, and put back together. I had a little trouble figuring out how to close them together but you just have to push until you hear them snap together. The only cons in my opinion are they will leak if you bend over but I can still move around very freely and if you just plug the poor holes you can bend forward. I’ve figured out to turn the poor holes in just a little when putting them on and I can plug them with one had to bend over. You can also just squat and not bend forward. It’s actually better for your back anyway! I don’t underwhy they didn’t make the pumps desiolike this in the first place. It just makes more sense. This product is a game changer and if your a working mom and exclusively breast feeding this is a must have. Spend the money it’s so worth it!! Also I love that these work great with my regular bra!! I need underwire to go in public lol and pumping or nursing bras just don’t have enough support. I’ve also figured out that I can tuck these bad boys down lower into my bra and you pretty much can’t tell I’m wearing them!
Love them! So much easier and truly hands free with no worries of them being knocked around like other pumps. Practice emptying them a bit with water first though.
A friend of mine recommended I try these. I found the idea intriguing and decided to give it a go and I am so pleased I did! The freemie cups make pumping so much easier and they attach to any pump. I can now express hands free while getting on with everyday tasks as they just slip into your bra. I use it with the Philips avent ultra and my friend uses a different pump which is also compatible. A great way to pump discreetly.
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
I use the Ameda Finesse and I believe I pump as much milk as I do when using the bottles from Ameda (between 120mL & 200mL). These cups changed my life. I live in France where pumping at work is still not very common, and as I am a nomade worker, I need to be able to pump anywhere and have free hands in order to keep on working when pumping. Too bad I had to purchase them in the US: as you need to understand english to order them, I guess many women here don’t even know they exist…
Best investment since I gave birth to my 2nd child.
I used these with baby Buddha and they worked great. They are noticeable but concealed so you can get by with video calls etc just fine. Truly make pumping hands free and like the easy pour spout. The only thing is they didn’t hold up past 3/4 months. I noticed they were not quite as tightly sealed as in the beginning and the inner flexible barrier got a tearsince it’s $25 to replace those I just bought entirely new set directly on website for $69. Now I realize the recommend life span is 60 days so possible you’ll need more than one set depending how long you pump and how often. Would recommend overall.
I wish I would have gotten them sooner! I used them with the Babybudda and it was a total game changer. It made pumping at work, the car, with guests over, much easier because I could be discrete and not have to pull myself away from what was going on to pump. Suction was great with the babybudda. Suction can be lost if the inside pieces are not in right. Otherwise, I have zero complaints. I thought it was a great cheaper alternative to the willow or elvie pumps but only if you are okay with having tubes dangling. I tell all new moms about this system! Loved them and I can say enough great things about them and how they improved my breastfeeding/ pumping journey.
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 ou
Cons- Weird shape under clothes, need something bulky on top like an apron or heavy cardigan to hide funky clunky shape. Also, doesn’t suction obviously as much as a hospital grade so sometimes I get clogged ducts from not being able to empty completely.
Pros!!- Wearable! Completely! Comfortable! Compatible with Spectra S9 travel pump (must use freemie tubing), holds more oz than the Willow or Elvie!, lightweight, discreet, easier pour spout (no mess or Spills at all!) Pumps no matter what! Doesn’t need a good suction to still turn on. Perfect for work or traveling.
It’s a little fiddly to assemble and disassemble for cleaning. At first I wasn’t seeing great output especially from one side. Purchased inserts that are my proper size and now I get about the same amount that I get from my spectra. I use this with the Momcozy portable pump for a much cheaper way of pumping on the go than the $500 options out there. I will use to pump when I go back to work, as will be very important for my work to step away for just a few minute to put the cups on and return to work while pumping rather than trying to take several 20 min breaks throughout the day.
LOVE these. I get the same amount of milk out as I did with my other flanges. I love that I’m hands free and it works with my mobile pump. Just make sure it clicks when you put it back together.
My insurance gave me an Ameda Mya Joy and I bought this to make my pump discrete as well as portable… I love it!!! I have a job that I can’t take time to pump and this has completely changed my pumping experience! I don’t dread having to pump and I don’t have to stop what I’m doing while pumping. I’m a DD cup so it does stick out an odd bit when wearing, but you can get away with it unnoticed if you wear a baggy dark shirt. I love that it has a pour spout and it’s easy to clean.
Love these!! I do so much driving for work and these are SO convenient to use while driving. I use them with my Spectra pump. I love that they slip into my bra and that the bra helps them stay tight. The suction is great and better than any thing else I’ve used with my pump. I highly recommend these.
I love this product. It’s so much easier to work at my computer with these as compared to traditional bottles. I wish I bought them soone
Saved my milk supply and my sanity!!!! I have three kids other than my newborn. and being stuck to the wall was seriously messing with my mental health, supply, and quality time with my kids. Not forgetting to mention that it was so hard to get stuff done around the house!!!! The suction is great, (I use with the AmedaMya pump) and it’s so easy to use. I just went back to work. I work as a cook at the restaurant so I’m not able to leave every two hours for thirty minutes at a time and this fixed everything!! I can feel when the pump is getting full when I walk and I squat to make sure I don’t leak. I have also figured out how to nap while I pump late night!!! I also no longer dread power pumping. Seriously, you need this if your a busy mom. I am a 36c for reference. I’ve seen bigger chested mom have trouble with it.
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.
These make life so much easier. I was looking for a hands-free pump but love the results I get with my spectra so I bought these collection cups to try. They are AMAZING! I get the same output as with my traditional flanges and working in a school, I wanted some sort of privacy while pumping in my office. I can multitasking and get work done while pumping which is a game changer. They come apart easily and are quick to clean. They are comfortable to wear inside a bra even though they are all rigid plastic. Highly recommend!
Me encantaron! En mi registro me regalaron el extractor marca Sebami, que es muy econmico y lo venden aqu en Amazon, el problema es que es muy cansado estar sosteniendo los embudos en los pechos porque no puedes tener las manos libres, adems de que es ms obvio cuando lo ests usando. Ped ests copas sin saber si iban a ser compatibles con la bomba Sebami pero si son! Estoy feliz de que si funcionen con esa bomba porque el resto de las que v, estn muy caras. Con ests copas tengo las manos libres y como se mete al brasieres, son mucho ms discretas que los embudos. No siento que me salga menos leche que con el otro extractor de embudo. Sern mi salvacin ahora que regrese a trabajar.
I am not exaggerating when I say these changed my life. We chose to exclusively pump after my daughter wouldn’t latch in the hospital. I have been pumping from almost day 1 with her. Because we weren’t expecting to pump until 3 weeks in all I had were the flanges that came with my Motif Luna (love that pump too btw). The carpal tunnel from pregnancy is still hanging around so my hands would go numb holding the flanges. I tried a hands free pumping bra but inevitably leaked everywhere. These Freemie cups changed all that. I can pump and bottle feed my daughter at the same time. I can pump when family comes by to help out. No more hiding in the bedroom. The instructions for the Freemie cups are intimidating but I haven’t had any leaks or spills. If you are on the fence, debate no more. Get these cups. (Hint: I wear a nursing tank and put a sports bra style nursing bra over that to keep the right amount of pressure while pumping. )
I love these. My only issue is that I have larger breasts, so they definitely are not discrete under clothes. And you’ll need to have bras than can fit them. Luckily I wear sports bras and pumping bras, so I’m able to fit them in comfortably.
But I love how easy they are to assemble, how they are compatible with so many different pumps. Even ones that aren’t listed on the back of the box. I use mine with my Ameda Mya pump. I even realized I had been using the wrong flange size previously before getting my freemies. I was using the standard 24 mm flanges that came with my breast pumps. And it’s always been a little uncomfortable pumping with those, but I forced myself to get used to it and chalked it up to just having to get used to it. But the freemies come with 25 mm and 28 mm. I use the 28 mm and they are so much more comfortable. No pain at all. The freemies allow me to be more hands free, but also I can pick my baby up and hold him now. I couldn’t do that pumping with regular flanges and cups.
They are easy to clean and easy to pour milk out of into storage.
I am impressed!!! Very very comfortable, convenient and easy to use!!! I bought the baby Buddha pump and the two together are amazing! Highly recommend
Only con- lots of parts to clea
I’m pumping full time for 2 babies, 5 times a day and I average 60 oz a day. These cups have been a sanity saver.
Freemie cups have been great for when I need to pump but don’t want to get my top half completely changed to do so. Slip inside the bra you’re already wearing. I’ve pumped in the car and out and about with these, really discrete – make sure you take bottles/bags to transfer your milk into though! Only reason for 4 stars is that they are quite fragile, accidentally dropped one from not much height and it cracked, no way to replace just one section of the cup so then had to buy a whole new set which was frustrating. Neither the Amazon seller nor Freemie themselves could get that one replacement part for me!
Absolutely love these! I use them with my baby Buddha pump and it’s so freeing! I’m able to do everything I need to with my toddler and baby while still being able to pump. 10/10 recommend
As suggested in other reviews I’m using it with a bumbag, so I can walk around with it.
I’m using my Freemie with a Bellababy Dual pump. Attached the freemie tubing to the cup, connect the freemie tubing to the Bellababy tubing, and Bellababy tubing to the Bellababy pump.
This give a lot of long tubing. After getting used to the system, I cut one (of the three tubes provided) down into two pieces (if you cut the one tube wrong you’ve still got two functioning tubes).
My biggest issue with the freemie is sterilising. The manual says do not steam or microwave streilise. The manual says to ‘boil at first use for ten minutes’, and to not let items sit at the bottom of the saucepan. If you don’t have a extra large casserole pot from a handy Greek MIL then you may have to do this in three turns (I.e.30mins). So clearly not viable after even pump.
When I boiled the freemie a white residue was left of the plastic, after a bit of googling, I think this was limescale as we are in a particularly hard water area. I didn’t want to feed the babies limescale, so washed off the residue and re-boiled a couple of times – a bit of a palaver.
I’m a bit uncomfortable not sterilising each use, I’m rinsing in a kettle full of boiling water each time.
Overall, I’m grateful for the freedom and I would recommend the freemie.
Naja ich hatte genug davon, hatte aber einfach nicht das geld mir fr viel geld eine Elvie zu kaufen, und sucht nach einer gnstigen Alternative. Das waren dann die hiesigen Freemies. Ich war ordentlich gefrustet da es keine deutschen Bewertungen gibt, schlielich sind 70 Euro auch viel geld um “ins blinde” zu kaufen, zumal ich gar keine der Pumpen kannte deren Kompatibilitt hier angegeben war. Ich dachte mir so : naja mehr als schief gehen kanns ja nicht. Mehrere Tage tnzelte ich drum herum ehe ich sie dann doch bestellte. Ich muss sagen, ich bin wahnsinnig positiv berrascht. Wenn man erstmal verstanden hat wie die Teile zusammen gehren geht’s ganz fix. Ich sa hier letzte Woche mit Besuch und habe gepumpt, klar ist es nicht so diskret das es keiner mit bekommt, ich finde die anderen drfen auch wissen das man am pumpen ist, aber keiner kann einem “was weg glotzen”. Wichtige info brigens, merkt euch das : die Kabel gehren nach oben, sonst wirds nass
Noch ne wichtige info : Freemies sind Medela Kompatibel ich hab zu hause ne Symphony von der Krankenkasse. Es gibt einen kleinen Adapter dabei, den man zwischen die Kabel und die medela klemmen kann. Klappt einwandfrei. Da mir der Druck aber zu gering war (Milch ist mittlerweile fast weg aufgrund von Stress) hat mein Mann etwas gebastelt.
Tipp : es gibt sogenannte Stufenkegel, die gehren eigentlich in den Bereich Ernhrung, die kann man auseinander bauen und dazwischen klemmen. So kann man auch mit zwei Kabeln, also als Doppelpumpe pumpen. Ich hoffe es ist verstndlich was ich meine es lsst sich aber genauso gut auch nur mit einem Kabel verwenden. Es ersetzt nicht das pumpen per se, aber es ist super wenn man mal besuch bekommt, oder sich zwischendurch mal nicht wie eine “Milchkuh” fhlen mchte 🙂
Einen Stern Abzug gebe ich einfach weil die Beschreibung komplett nur auf Englisch ist und aufgrund dessen das es von Anfang an so geplant ist, beide Brste nur Mithilfe eines Schluche an die Pumpe zu schlieen.
Trotzdem Kaufempfehlung!
Great to be hands free at a fraction of the cos
If you hate pumping or just want more freedom, try the freemies!
I love my hands free suction cups for breastfeeding. Is able to move around and pump. The only down side is you can’t bend over while pumping milk will spill. Overall it is a really great pump.
I’m really pleased with these. I’m using them with my Bellababy and a bumbag which has allowed me to be hands free. They arrived promptly also.
I use the cups with my spectra s2. It is a bit annoying having to carry the spectra around as I’m pumping but it’s fantastic still getting the features of a spectra whilst walking around, putting the washing out, changing and feeding the baby. The ease now! It’s cut half my time during a night feed as I’m now expressing whilst I feed her. It’s not that hard to get the suction to work I find! No complaints. I was a bit unsure getting this and for those mamas reading this and you also feel unsure – I would 1000% recommend!!
Great product to let me multi task but cleaning all the parts take awhile as it says have to be fully dry too, also can’t sterilise in the microwave, so had to get a cold water system to sterilise them. But definitely would recommend.
These are amazing! Can pump away with my mosfiata pump but have my hands free to look after and feed my child – without her knocking it off. So much cheaper than getting other hands free pumps that are out there!
These have given me my freedom back. Paired with the BellaBaby portable pump I can continue to discreetly pump Without being tied down by cables or bulky machines. The cost of these and the BellaBaby pump comes to about 100, which is less than 1/4 of the price of the Elvie! It’s a no brainer!!
I like these alot. They are awesome when I’m on the go. Make sure you have the right flange size though they have inserts for sizing needs, and replace duck Bill’s often. .They are over priced in my opinion just to be discreet. But they do work and it’s nice not having a bottle hanging off of you.
– They are easy to use and comfortable.
– I do not have to put on some kind of insane medieval corset to pump for five minutes after a feed, with an industrial milking apparatus impeding my view and ability to use my hands.
– I get more milk than with the spectra flanges.
They didn’t work for my neighbor, so as in all things baby-related, ymmv. But the upside is significant if they work for you.
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.
I had the open system but so glad I got this to go with the Buddha less cords works great and think the suction is better!
I love how easy it is but mine came broken.
My wife loves it. It doesn’t come in the way as it’s compact and hidde
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
Love love love this system! I use the Bella baby portable pump.
Best investment since I gave birth to my 2nd child.