Hands free pump

I’m due to go back to work in April and I want to continue giving my daughter breast milk for as long as possible. Because she was refusing bottles I’ve not really needed one, however she’s finally started taking them again 😍 I’d love the elvie one however I don’t really want to spend that much money if I can avoid it. Does anyone have any recommendations of any hands free pumps that are cheaper if possible? Or do I need to just spend the money?

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I LOVE my momcozy v12 :)

I love my handsfree medela

I have exclusively pumped for 11 months with pipetta, similar to elvie but MUCH cheaper!

I have the hands free momcozy s12 pro and I absolutely LOVE it

You can see if your insurance covers the Elvie! Through Aeroflowbreastpumps.com

Been using the momcozy s12 since August 2023, I exclusively pump so have been using this for a minimum for 3 hours a day every day since my LB was born. I've noticed recently that they are getting sluggish and not giving me as much milk so I've invested in a back up which I've been testing for the past few days called kissbobo and its a fraction of the price and personally I'm loving it and getting more milk. Xx

The momcozy sucks. It works for a good month then just doesn’t get as much out

we don’t have health insurance in the UK

Medela freeestyle is great

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I prefer those kimono style buttons where it’s easy to button or too down button with crotch snaps.

Is everyone thinking the same or different? Lol

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I thought it was meant to get better as time went on not worse. I’m at my wits end I dunno what to do.

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