Products to enable hands-free pumping?

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RockStarMom

Discussion Starter · Aug 13, 2006

At the store yesterday I saw a couple of products designed to hold the pump against the breast. I'm going back to school full-time in a couple of weeks and will be pumping.
One of the products was made by Easy Expression and was a bustier/bra thing. There was another one(I forget the brand name) that went around your neck and held the pump. The bustier was around $35; the neck thing was around $13. So I'm wondering if these types of products are worth it- it seems like they definitely would be- and I'm wondering if any of you have used either of these ones I saw(or any other kinds) and would recommend them. I'd rather get the cheaper one, obviously, but not if it doesn't work as well.

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KateMary

· #2 · Aug 13, 2006

I don't know what the thing around the neck is but I had the easy expressions boustier and it was very helpful. Not only could I read or make phone calls while pumping, I could also turn the suction up or down and easily turn the pump off without spilling milk everywhere.

I had this bra and it sucks. http://www.leadinglady.com/handsfree/

It doesn't really hold the horns securely and its really lumpy looking and has bad support as a bra.

This is the good one, it keeps the horns nice and snug: http://www.easyexpressionproducts.com/

it takes an extra minute to put on before you pump but i liked wearing a different bra when not pumping.

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Benji'sMom

· #3 · Aug 13, 2006

I don't use any hands free stuff because I do quick sessions (don't have time to be unavailable for very long, can't keep office door locked for very long, etc.). But if I were doing longer sessions that handsfree stuff would come in handy.

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melbb

· #4 · Aug 14, 2006

I have the Easy Expressions bra and like it. I EP, so it is an invaluable tool to have.

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3703

· #5 · Aug 15, 2006

I made my own out of a cheap walmart sports bra. I am not much of a semastress and I pulled it off. I followed a plan on a web site, let me see if I can find it. If so I will post again

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3703

· #6 · Aug 15, 2006

Here it is... I modified these directions

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby...s_free_bra.pdf

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peilover010202

· #7 · Aug 15, 2006

I actually used a snug fitting sports bra and cut holes where the horns went.

It served it's purpose very well and was super cheap, since it was a sports bra I already had.

I also pumped frequently (3x/day) for a year and it worked beautifully the entire time.

I wouldn't recommend using cotton though, I used a stretchy fabric (sorry, drawing a blank on the type.)

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3703

· #8 · Aug 15, 2006

I just want to add that making this bra was the single best decision I made as a BF mama!! It makes pumping SO much better. Plus my DH says it makes me look like his robo-babe. Ha ha. I would highly recommend doing it!

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Ape94

· #9 · Aug 15, 2006

How about a couple of pony tail holders? (I haven't personally tried this, but it's worth at least trying out)

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/h...e-pumping.html

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Carma

· #10 · Aug 15, 2006

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Originally Posted by peilover010202
I actually used a snug fitting sports bra and cut holes where the horns went.

Me too. It's the type of fabric that doesn't ruffle up (or something like that, English is not my first language), so only scizzors needed.

Carma

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RockStarMom

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 16, 2006

A sports bra-- what a great idea.

Thanks so much for all of your replies!

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tasbaby

· #12 · Aug 16, 2006

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Originally Posted by Ape94
How about a couple of pony tail holders? (I haven't personally tried this, but it's worth at least trying out)

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/h...e-pumping.html

I used this method to pump at work until my son was a year. I always kept a few rubberbands in my pump bag. Cheap, convenient and easy. What more could I have asked for?

Tina

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