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Ashley Reviews: Freemie Collection Cups

December 15, 2014 by Ashley

Ashley Reviews:  Freemie Collection Cups

Freemie Collection cup assembled

Freemie Collection Cups Review

I dreaded having to pump. I used a Medela Pump In Style Advanced (PISA) with the horns. I could not get comfortable while pumping. Even with a hands free bra, I felt like I had to stay in an awkward position.

Because I was not comfortable, I could not relax. Because I could not relax, I became stressed. Because I had stress, my production was low and my letdown would not come. I started to panic because building my stash was slow going.

Freemie Collection Cup disassembled

Freemie Collection Cup disassembled

One day while visiting a baby related forum I noticed an ad banner bragging about pumping with your shirt on. I was intrigued. I normally ignore ads, but this one really captured my attention. I followed it. That’s when I discovered the Freemie Collection cups. At the time, this was around July, I could not find many outside reviews. I was a bit nervous about ordering it, but I am so glad I did.

I purchased the Freemie Equality set and a connection kit for my Medela PISA. It was love at first use.

The image below is a Freemie cup connected to the PISA.  The red circle highlights a piece from the connection kit.   This connection kit allows for me to use my existing Medela electric pump instead of purchasing a Freemie electric pump.

Freemie Collection Cup connect to PISA

Freemie Collection Cup connect to PISA

Pumping is no longer a stressful event. I can relax as I express milk. I am able to express more milk in less time with my collection cups vs using the horns.  I am especially thankful I can pump with my shirt on.  I have been walked in on twice and that has saved me from a potentially awkward and embarrassing situation.

You can watch this official video comparing the Freemie to your traditional milk collection systems:

The Freemie Collection cups are the best breastfeeding related purchase I have made.

 Final Thoughts

Would Ashley purchase this again (on a scale of yes, maybe, and no)?  Most definitely YES!

Pros:

  • I can pump with my shirt on
  • Comfortable
  • Allows me to express more milk in less time
  • Easy to setup and use

Cons:

  • Frosted plastic makes it difficult to see milk while pumping
  • No measurements on cups
  • Pouring can be messy if not careful
  • Freemie logo gone after a couple of washes


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Comments

  1. pria says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:24 am

    hi sis,

    My freemie cup started to leak. I am not sure due to what reason. I badly need to pump and do power pumping for my LO. She is just 6 months. Please help me

    from,
    Desperate milking mum.

    • Ashley says

      March 1, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Hi Pria,

      I’m sorry your Freemie is leaking. 🙁 I don’t recall running into that issue. One time I had milk entering the tubes. I resolved the issue by making sure everything was connected tight. I would try contacting their customer support if ensuring everything is connected well does not work.

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