Elvie - Single, Wearable Breast Pump w/App - The Smallest & Quietest - Portab...

I’m a very busy mom of three juggling distance learning and taking care of all of my SAHM duties. My youngest is 9 month is exclusively breast fed along with actual food just no formula. She constantly attached to me and being busy having to sit down to feed her and then pump for extra time is just in the cards for me. I had a different pump which works great the spectra 2 but I couldn’t do anything but sit, and when you have a million things to do sitting is not an option. Another reason I decided to try Elvie was I could now allow my husband to help and bond by feeding when I needed a break or while making dinner or in the evening. I can pump while doing dishes or the laundry. But what I really enjoy is I can still nurse my 9mo old while I’m pumping and she doesn’t even get bothered by the pump. My old pump she would tug on and break suction even while wearing a pumping bra. Ease of use: assembly is very simple. There are paper instructions or you can use the app. It instructed me you to put it together when I first got it and how to start my session. The app is easy to set up and connect each time you use it. Features: being able to start the pump manually or through the app is great. I can set a timer change the speed or suction power without having to touch pump if I’m out. It has a sensors that monitors mild output and surprisingly it’s pretty accurate with little to no adjustment when I’m finished pumping. Some people said the light was super noticeable but it doesn’t seem to bother me. If you tend have longer pump sessions than the pump can get pretty warm when you go to take it out. Comfort: my first thought was how can this be comfortable? But once you get the hang of placement you barley know it’s there. It’s not super noticeable but since I purchased the single pump my chest looks a little lopsided, but any mom knows we have days where one breast is much bigger when breast feeding. Cleaning: I read a lot of reviews between Elvie and Willow and this one seem to have better reviews for cleaning. I would have to say that cleaning this one it’s actually easier than cleaning my original pump. I can’t even dry it in the collection container fully before reassembling. You may need a few bottle cleaning tools. I currently use the set of munchkin bottle cleaning tools and a doctor brown brush with a soft scrubbing top. And it is small enough to get into the collection container and clean every little nook and cranny. Since the pump portion cannot be submerged in water you need to make sure to take a wet towel and clean off the seals in the area world the Milk passes into the collection container because it can start to build up there. Mechanical: my first thought was that it was going to be very loud like my original pump. That is one thing that I really like about this pump it’s very quiet and is actually much more comfortable than a traditional pump. Because it is designed to hug your breast it’s not just sucking in your nipple. There are different shields that you can purchase if you need one that is larger than the one that it comes with the one that it comes with is a 24 mm. Which is The standard size for most breast plan on market. Overall I would 100% recommend this pump to anyone who is trying to make their life easier or for someone who is going back to work and exclusively pumping. To a mom who’s at home running around dealing with crazy children and a house and looking for a way to pump more effectively and efficiently. The only company I have is if the pump is beginning to get full in the reservoir bending over can sometimes make it leak or spill somehow. I haven’t exactly figured out why it would leak when I would bend over because it is sealed very well. That is my only complaint so far. It charges fully in roughly 2 hours when I took it out of the box. And I just plug it in after every session to make sure that it’s charged up. Parts: I love that it comes with two shields so I can pump and not have to clean it right away and have a second to use. It also comes with a carry bag so if I’m going to be mobile I can bring a clean one with me. I chose to go with a single pump and I’m glad that Elvie has The option to have a single which is why I ended up landing with them in the end. I had heard good things about the Willow but I also didn’t like how people complain that it was very hard to clean compared to the Elvie who had purchased both pumps. Overall if you do get the single pump or the double I think you’ll be happy with your purchase.

This product was a HUGE game changer for my family and I cannot recommend it enough. I needed to pump in order to give myself more flexibility and freedom without having to give my son formula if it wasn’t necessary. I pump when I’m driving, blow drying my hair, making dinner. Seriously amazing. There was, however, a learning curve to this. It took me 5 sessions of pumping, reading the guides provided on the app, and adjusting/readjusting to get the suction latched on just right to where I was actually producing a lot. My advice: read the directions thoroughly! Suction is everything and if you don’t fit it super tightly in your bra, you’re not going to get NEARLY as much milk. I had them loosely in my bra and the suction on the flange wasn’t completely sealed all around my breast and I produced a 1/2 oz from both breasts combined… once I kept at it and figured out the suction and which flange would fit my nipple best, I produced 3 oz between both breasts in half the time! While you can def accomplish a lot of chores and things while pumping, don’t do things that cause you to lean over or have to be bounced around a lot because the suction with release and you’ll be pumping very little if nothing out. Next, create a solid routine/system for how you’re going to clean, dry and store your pump and it’s pieces. I have an amazing pump backpack that came with the pump my insurance provided me and I converted it to have everything I need for this pump so it’s incredibly easy to bring with me. I feel like a human woman again with this pump because you don’t have tubes going everywhere and your nipple exposed. I hating pumping, I was embarrassed and it took SO much time out of my day. Granted, you still need to clean all the parts but you gain back so much time because you can do things! Another thing I absolutely love is that for me, this pump helps to stimulate my breasts to produce more milk. You can literally wear these for an hour each day and get so much milk and it’s perfect because it increases your production overall which is something I needed because my son wasn’t getting enough milk at the breast and we had to start supplementing with 4oz of formula a day - which none of us enjoyed. I’ve only been using this a few days (though I’ve used it like 7 times already haha!) so I’ll try to update as time goes on to be sure this product still stays as top notch as I currently think it is. I hope this helps any lactating mammas out there to know that this is expensive but absolutely worth the time you gain back from it if you can afford it!

Third time breastfeeding and I am so happy to find the Elvie.. I used the Medela and it was great, just very tied down to a machine.. I then got the Willow and let me tell you why it sucked! Elvie vs Willow - the willow is much louder! You hear the mechanisms moving and have to walk around with a little motor rumbling in your bra.. Elvie has a very faint sound but all you really hear is the liquid hitting the container - when held side by side the willow and Elvie are about the same size. But when in your bra your breast is much more flush with the Elvie and has a much more discreet look - while pumping it’s crazy how smooth the Elvie is.. I have to check sometimes to see if it’s even on, but yup it’s working away you can barely even feel it .. the willow was a little more harsh no matter the settings (the Elvie just fits your nipple more natural) - the functionality is exceptionally better with the Elvie. You can change whether your pumping left or right.. you can switch from expression to stimulation.. you can set a timer! (willow doesn’t offer any of this) .. and the app is great and so far has been very accurate on volume pumped. - cleanup! Once again the Elvie is just better!! The willow has parts that are small and can be hard to get into, and if using containers instead of the bag it’s difficult to clean in the small crevices. The Elvie has an awesome container and it easy to clean and pour milk out of. - a major problem I had with the willow was milk spillage .. after you pump you need to flip this switch to seal it and then turn the pump over and after some time that became faulty and milk would just pour out getting the pump itself all wet. My legs drenched and sticky.. also if all went well with the flip, removing the container always spilled milk again. It’s messy!! The Elvie had me so in love when I realized it’s almost impossible to have a big spill. And with the container being on the bottom, it won’t spill all over the actual pump - as for the seal… the willow does allow you to move a little more (bending over and such) but if you keep the Elvie compressed nicely to your breast with no gaps at all with a bra you won’t have any spillage! - the willow only has a 1 year warranty (which I learned the hard way that isn’t enough) .. Elvie has a 2 year which makes me feel they are more confident in the product - oh almost forgot,, the Elvie comes with extra container AND a different size nipple flange (this cost extra for willow) - the Elvie uses a usb charger so it can be plugged in almost anywhere.. even the car. The willow uses a standard dc plug and makes it hard to charge on the go Being I just got the Elvie I can’t comment on the long term durability.. but I can already tell the Elvie is made way better and much higher quality than the willow Why I went to Elvie - I used my willow pumps for 4 months, they worked just fine. Stored it for a year.. went to use it again and one never turned back on and the other one worked for a few days after which a pin broke off of the pumping mechanism and is completely useless now. After calling and just being over my year warranty willow basically said TOUGH LUCK.

After using this pump for about three months now, I have to say it is a really nice portable pump. I like that it provides a slimmer shape than others. The suction is great and it doesn’t tug me sore. I use it almost daily, as a working mother, it’s helpful for when I get home to get some cooking done(all while tending to four children). The noise is low, not super noticeable but you can hear it. Cleaning is easy, you have to clean about 5 parts. The charge is nice, I get about 5 sessions before the next charge is needed. The app is super handy, especially if you forget to look at the clock before you start. It measures out an estimate of how much you had pumped and there are multiple selections to choose from. The product came with two flanges, 24mm & 28mm. 4 pump bottles, 2 caps, 2 travel cases , 2 cords to charge (they use the new C plug, no bank included) and most importantly 2 pumps (as long as you ordered the set). Package came undamaged , unopened and as required. The price sounds high, but you pay for what you get. I bought a cheaper portable pump and I regretted it from day one. I would definitely recommend this item to any new mother out there that is going to be pumping or nursing. With our busy worlds , crazy schedules and unpredictable situations, these pumps will be there when you need them most.

Let me say I am VERY disappointed in this product. I have tried on multiple occasions to keep using this product as well as seek support. It seems like there is always an issue. Aside from medical factors this pump leaks, has inconsistent suction, and randomly powers off (not pause, it turns entirely off). The only thing consistent about these pumps is the amount of issues it's causing. Over the last month postpartum, I have probably spent too much time stressing about this product. Medically these pumps have caused so much pain and trauma to my nipples. After consulting with a lactation specialist, I was sized to the correct flange and STILL had pain. I went as far as seeing the doctor because blisters formed on my nipples, which ended up also causing thrush! Constantly having open sores from these pumps have led both the doctor and lactation consultant advising me to stop the use! Ridiculous that I'm out hundreds of dollars on these pumps and all the accessories I've invested in to try to make these work for me. This product is promoted as pumping anytime/anywhere, silent, wearable, hassle-free, smart, and responsive. It's really unfortunate that I can find a problem with each of these categories…. How can I pump anytime/anywhere when I have been advised by support to sit still, in an upright position many times? To avoid leaking this is what I was told to fix the issue. NEWSFLASH this item STILL leaks when I do this! Besides the point, the #1 reason to buy this pump is the ability to be portable. When you barely have enough supply for your baby, it's very discouraging and disappointing to have it leak all over. Support also advised me to check all corresponding parts, which I have, and we found no issues there. Just told to sit still…. Which doesn't even fix the issue. What a joke. Makes me wonder how much milk I'm really missing out on, how much my baby is missing out on? What if these didn't leak, could I no longer need to supplement with formula? Really sad I have to stress about this! A silent pump would be great. I have addressed this issue with support as well. Squeezing and a thumping sound (not how it typically should sound) takes place. While they have replaced the pump before, this issue continually arises! Not only that, but I notice every time it occurs, the pain is even worse! Again, pain which has caused blisters and damage to my nipples leading medical professionals to advise me to stop using the product. Sure, the product is wearable, BUT why would I want to wear this anywhere when all it does is leak? As mentioned above, I've been advised by support to sit still when using. Either way, the product still leaks! So as far as being wearable, I'll pass since I soak through my bra and shirt anyway! Hassle-free is a JOKE! While there are only 5 parts to clean, the hassle comes from all the issues which no one can seem to resolve. Continuously saying the same tips (which haven't worked!) and sending new hubs is not fixing these issues that keep occuring. These hubs are a complete hassle and very stressful for a new mom trying to feed her baby. The smart component would be great if the app didn't glitch every so often, but more importantly if the hub would correctly track pumping. Continuously being told the bottle is full and the hub pausing makes pumping longer and more stressful. Even when the bottle is less than half full I run into this issue. Sometimes instead of pausing, the whole pump powers off! Unacceptable! How can I control the pump remotely if it turns off? In addition to this they are constantly losing connection with the app! What a HASSLE. Responsiveness is nice when it switches modes, but again, the bottle full detection is far off! To say the least, I am disappointed, stressed, furious, and unsatisfied. With multiple attempts at searching for help from Elvie customer service with no success and being advised by doctors to stop my use of this product before I cause permanent damage, I find myself out of hundreds of dollars. I have tried many times to make these pumps work, truly. How can I return these and get my money back? I am over the pain and stress. I would simply like to feed my child without pain, discomfort, stress, or permanent damage.

I love the function of the actual pump. I've bought 2 now - one for each child. For a breastpump, it's very quiet, which is great at work. I also don't have to worry about hiding a tube or sliding it thru my shirt. I can just hide in the corner of my cube, pop them in right there, and go on working until they're done. The lights on the front are less discreet since they show through most shirts, but they can be covered up with electricians tape. I'm happy I went with this product again for kiddo #2, but there are a few disappointments. The biggest issue is the Bluetooth/app. I had issues with my first set not connecting, disconnecting, etc from the app. I figured it was an issue with the set but didn't want to go thru the hassle of replacing it. Sadly, my new pumps' connections are no better. It works properly about every third session. Most often it will find the pump, start the session and then lose connection midway thru (even with the phone right beside me). In my last session, the app was in a half-loaded state, but hitting the "Start Session" button still worked after a 3 minute delay, yet the data never populated on the screen - it stayed half loaded. The connection issues remove the ability to easily see what level your milk is at. Checking manually is hard to do without a mirror and you risk of the pump getting misaligned from your breast. The other con is that you have to stay upright or the milk leaks. Not a problem while working at a desk, but I have to walk veeeery gently to the sink when I'm ready to wash my hands and pack the milk up or I get some leakage.

This saved my breast milk journey. Due to quite a few things, I became an exclusively pumping mamma and the pump I had at the time just wasn't cutting it. I felt tied down and I couldn't really do anything with my baby while I was pumping. Then I bought one of these and the game changed. I bought the second pump just a week later. I can feed my baby in my lap while I pump, do dishes, fold laundry, drive, sit in waiting rooms, go to game night and not feel awkward or have to hide away to empty the girls. I LOVE IT. I even fell asleep a couple times and caught a few minutes of z's!!! I will say you need to be careful though. Don't bend forward too much or you'll leak and lose some milk (and in some cases a quite a bit of it). There is an app that you can use, which would be more handy if the timer at least paused the pumps rather than just alert you that your time is up and just keep going. I also feel like it loses connection to the pumps constantly, so I just don't really use the app that often. And careful with the little one, too. Your baby can pause them when picked up or bump her head on them if you don't pad between her and the pump. Otherwise, once you figure out how to maneuver, you lose way less time interacting with your LO than you would with a more traditional pump. They are also WAY more portable than many pumps out there and just as quiet as the top ones covered by insurance. I also find the shields way more comfortable than others. With these, not only do I miss fewer pumping sessions, but I also don't miss out on so much of my life tied down to a large motor or an outlet. There is also less to clean (no tubes), but the cost of replacement parts is higher than other brands. Convenience has a price, but it's well worth it.

After 5 months of use I have lots of thoughts on this pump. At first I hated this pump because I didn’t know how to properly use it. I was getting minimal milk output. But just like any pump, you have to play around with the settings to see what works for you. I now use this more often AND get more milk output than my plug in pump. Pros: -Hands free, on the go pumping. This is by far the biggest positive about this device. For a working and on the go mom, this has been a life saver. There have been times I would have missed pumping if not for this device. -Has great suction/pumping power ONCE YOU DETERMINE WHAT SETTING WORKS BEST FOR YOU. I urge you to try different sucking strengths to see what works best. Also, in my experience, wearing a tight fitting sports bra while pumping got the highest milk output. I now get more output from this than from my plug in pump and this only occurred after I found what setting worked best for me. -Charges quickly. I get about 2.5 20 minute pumps out of a charge but it’s easy to throw on the charger between pumps. Would recommend purchasing a double charging cube and cord so you just plug one cube in to charge both devices. -It’a quiet. This thing is much more quiet than my plug in pump. You can hear it if you listen closely but cannot hear it on a phone call, etc. It’s very quiet. Cons: -You cannot bend over while wearing these. I repeat DO NOT BEND OVER WHILE WEARING. Milk will spill. I have heard of hacks to get milk to not spill if you bend over but have not tried them.

C'est un produit d'une qualité exceptionnelle. J'ai longtemps utilisé un tire-lait électrique classique, mais l'Elvie est beaucoup plus efficace est permet de tirer plus de lait en moins de temps. L'utilisation et très confortable et agréable. Je le recommande à toutes les mamans qui veulent allaiter longtemps.

Really bad, had less than a week and they have become misshapen from sterilising I guess but now they will not work as the seal is not flush against the pump

Absolutely recommended to buy to pieces worth every coin paid. Only challenge is to connect to app the devices

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They are loosing suction easily and warp even when follow the manufacturing instructions for care. They arrived quickly and easily, so supplier was great.