Nursing bra for hands free pumping

[skris4]

Does anyone here use these? I am pumping twice at work using a double pump and am looking for recommendations. I have a B/C cup and a pumping band that I got is of no use since the flanges fall off.
I am considering the "Simple Wishes Hands Free Breastpump Bra" but could use any suggestion. Thanks!

 

[Lisa1981]

I can't recommend one but when I looked into this I discovered that a lot of people make their own by altering an old bra. Most of the ones I looked at seemed expensive so could be an idea to try that first. Lx

 

[cheese lover]

I have 2 of the simple wishes and I love it (obviously! ) I bought 2 so I could have one in the wash and the other in my pumping bag. its probably the best pumping related purchase!

 

[lisaf]

I can't recommend the simple wishes one highly enough! Its just awesome, well designed, works perfect.

 

[feedindy]

I bought simple wishes and I found it a bit bulky. I bought a sports bra that zips up the front on ebay and cut holes and it works great.

 

[lisaf]

The bulky part about simple wishes is the overlapping thing in front for the breast shields. This makes it actually possible to insert or remove the shields without removing the bra, something that a homemade version cannot duplicate without compromising the ability to hold the breast shield in place.
Homemade versions are a great option for many and definitely have their place, just one downside to them vs. the simple wishes in my experience.

oh yeah, and when I did my homemade version I didn't cut the holes evenly, lol... so be careful about that if/when you make your own

 

[feedindy]

With my homemade version, I put the bra on, then tuck each shield in each side and then attach the pumps. But I don't see this as a negative compared to putting the whole pump in the bra because it is actually faster than trying to tuck the whole shield ito the sinple wishes flappy piece covering the breast.

 

[lisaf]

With my homemade version, I put the bra on, then tuck each shield in each side and then attach the pumps. But I don't see this as a negative compared to putting the whole pump in the bra because it is actually faster than trying to tuck the whole shield ito the sinple wishes flappy piece covering the breast.

I actually put mine on the same way as the you mention using the simple wishes. Its just nice to have the option to pull them out the front way if needed (like I'm in the pumping room at work, just attached the breast shields and realize I forgot my ipad at my desk and will have nothing to do while pumping, lol... can't really walk to my office with the shields poking out and its just less of a hassle to get them out if needed.

I also like that it's strapless (comes with a strap option if you want them) because when I'm done pumping, I unplug the tubes, then unzip the bra, then slide the bra down and over the bottles with the shield/bottle held against my breast, then tip the pump parts/bottle as I detach so any milk can drip down into the shield and down to the bottle with a burp cloth held under my breast to catch any drips (sounds complicated but its really not and is just the cleanest way I've found to deal with drips etc when I'm done and keeps milk off the bra so it doesn't have to be washed as often.

 

[43sue]

HI I have seen some nice nursing covers and even a new nursing/pumping tank by Rumina on a site True Baby Love hope this helps!