Is the Elvie Pump worth it?
The bottom line If you’ll be pumping for any regular amount of time, the Elvie wearable breast pump is worth the investment. It truly gave me my life back, taking the hour-long feeding process with my baby down to minutes and giving me the freedom to pump on the go.
Is Elvie Curve worth?
The Elvie Curve is pricier than other manual breast pumps on the market, however, it is perfect if you want a breast pump that you can use on the go – the fact it is compact, hands-free, makes no noise and is very discreet, makes it worth paying that bit more for.
What is the difference between Elvie and Elvie Stride?
The Elvie Double Electric Breast pump is wireless and tubeless, meaning each side has an independent motor. The Elvie Stride has one motor that connects to the collection cups. The Elvie Stride allows you to customize your pumping session with its ten intensity levels with stimulation and expression modes.
Can I wear the Elvie Curve all day?
Absolutely – Elvie Curve is designed to be used during your day to day activities without getting in the way.
Can I exclusively pump with Elvie?
If you’ll be pumping at work or exclusively pumping, I would get two pumps. If you’re planning on staying home and nursing at least some of the time, a single Elvie can work fine. Some Elvie users reported that they used their single pump in public while wearing a scarf on their chest so that they didn’t look lopsided.
Can I use someone else’s Elvie?
No, Elvie Pump is a single-user product.
Is Haakaa better than Elvie Curve?
Meet the Elvie Curve Like the Haakaa, the Elvie Curve is made of silicone and uses natural suction to draw breast milk from your breast. It is similar to the popular Haakaa but better, in my opinion, because it fits in your bra. The Curve allows you to express up to 4 ounces of milk with little to no effort.
Is the Elvie Pump considered hospital grade?
Elvie Stride Plus is a hands-free, hospital-grade electric breast pump with 3-in-1 carry bag that is made for mamas on the move. Finally, hospital-grade performance (a whopping -300 mmHg) that’s portable, liberating you from sockets and wires.
Can you lay down with Elvie Curve?
We do not recommend wearing Elvie Curve while lying down, particularly not while sleeping. Movement during sleep may dislodge the product, and it should not be worn for extended periods of time after you have finished expressing.
Can you put Elvie in fridge?
You may store your expressed milk in the Bottle using the Lid provided, both are fridge and freezer safe. Always make sure you remove the Bottle from the Hub before storing. Alternatively, you can pour your expressed milk into the vessel or container of your choice for storage or feeding, using the Spout.
Can you bend over with Elvie?
The pumps can spill if you bend over while using the pump, so your movement is somewhat restricted. Elvie’s bottles are 5oz (150ml); if you typically pump more than that on one side, you would need to switch out the bottles during your pumping session.
Is Elvie a hospital grade?
Can you use Elvie while sleeping?
We do not recommend wearing Elvie Catch while lying down, particularly not while sleeping. Movement during sleep may dislodge the product, and we recommend removing the product every two to three hours to allow the nipple to fully air-dry.
Does the Elvie cause clogged ducts?
But at $500 a pop (plus extra accessories, should you need them), the Elvie is quite the commitment. So I think it’s important to really understand what you’d be getting….Elvie in a nutshell:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Small, portable Cordless Efficient Don’t need special handsfree bra | Expensive Clogged ducts/mastitis |
Can you lean over with Elvie Pump?
We’ve had testers unload dishwashers, change their babies and much more – so long as Elvie Pump is functioning properly you can use it in any position you like.
Can you lay down with Elvie Pump?
Can you exclusively pump with Elvie?
Can I bend over with Elvie?