FreemieHands-Free and Discreet Breast Milk Collection Cup Set | Pump with Your Clothes On Anywhere, Anytime | Sizes 25mm and 28mm Flanges Included | Holds Up to 8oz | Pump Not Included

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.

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.

Like many others, I bought these to pair with a portable pump. I'm completely unsatisfied, especially for the extreme cost. I wish the photos could even come close to showing how awkward these truly are.Pros:Fits inside the right bra.Closed system so they're not supposed to leak.Cons:They're not easy to figure out.They don't look natural at all. In fact, they might blend in with smaller breasts, but they look weird and totally noticeable with my mid-sized breasts (size C/D cup). *See photoYou can't really see how your nipple placement is in general through the plastic, and if you have to use an insert to be smaller than 25mm, you can't see the nipples at all to check placement as there's zero visibility. *See photoFinding the right bra to hold them in place AND hold them firm enough is tricky as they require much pressure to have suction.Having them close enough to produce suction makes my breast tissue smother the ventilation holes at the top, which is terrible for the pump and makes the cups creak.It's a great idea, but Freemie has A LOT of improvement to do to make these worth $100. My money is totally wasted here as I've tried them a couple times and they're just a dud. I'm so mad.

I do not typically write reviews, but I am trying to be better at this since I have relied on reviews heavily for breastfeeding and baby equipment as a first time mom. My daughter began refusing to breastfeed at seven weeks of age, so I started exclusively pumping at that time. I was having a hard time managing caring for my baby and pumping the frequency needed using my Spectra and traditional flanges, so I purchased these along with the MayMom 17 mm inserts. I read a lot of discussion about these types of flanges causing a decrease in milk production. I have been using them for almost a month, and have maintained my normal milk output. I have used them with both my Spectra and the Pumpables Genie Advanced pumps. Although most sources say to use the traditional flanges for the night, middle of the night, and morning pumps, I am using the Freemie cups for all of my pumps except my bedtime pump. My output has remained the same using this strategy. I find these flanges to be more comfortable than the traditional style flanges. The only con is that cleaning them is a little more labor intensive than your traditional style flanges. I would definitely recommend using these.