Pumping props: what do you use?

KLJ3 · July 2013

For those who use double electric pumps: how do you keep the flanges on the girls? I use the hair elastic trick, but I'm just wondering what other people do.

drhibbard · July 2013

I'm going to try the elastic band trick. First time I've seen it.

KLJ3 · July 2013

You loop two hair elastics so that they're bound together in a figure 8. Then you loop it around the "safety strap" of your nursing bra (the part that remains after you've unclipped the main strap). You're left with a loop that you can fit over the flange. Repeat on the other side with two more elastics.

I recommend Googling it for a better description. It's not perfect, but it frees up my hands a little bit!

Ridgebackmom · July 2013

First time I'm hearing of the elastic trick. I just cut 2 holes in a sports bra today! I hope that works!

sarajim06 · July 2013

Hands free bra here too.

CNJ4EVA · July 2013

I love my Simple Wishes Pumping Bra.

kelly422 · July 2013

I tried the elastics and it didn't work at all. Much prefer the pumping bra!

bumpuser8130818 · July 2013

My sleep nursing bra from Target holds them in just fine. I just slide the bra cups over the edges of the flanges and they stay put.

KLJ3 · July 2013

Ridgebackmom said:
First time I'm hearing of the elastic trick. I just cut 2 holes in a sports bra today! I hope that works!

I did that until I found out about the hair elastics. It worked pretty well! That being said, I hated having to change bras before each pumping (the cheap sports bra didn't fit or provide support like my nursing bra). I just keep the elastics on my bra full time!

HaleyEliza · July 2013

Trish625 said:
My sleep nursing bra from Target holds them in just fine. I just slide the bra cups over the edges of the flanges and they stay put.

I do this too, and I have a sports bra I cut two holes in!

RoxZ32 · July 2013

HaleyEliza said:

Trish625 said:
My sleep nursing bra from Target holds them in just fine. I just slide the bra cups over the edges of the flanges and they stay put.
I do this too, and I have a sports bra I cut two holes in!

yup. I use both of the above

Karicomo · July 2013

I have a special hands free bra however i just pull my bra cups back up over the bottom of the flanges. I can eat or do whatever

shihtzumomma · July 2013

I usually hold them across with one arm so I can play on my phone or computer with the other hand.

What is this hair elastic trick you speak of?

snowgirl427 · July 2013

CNJ4EVA said:
I love my Simple Wishes Pumping Bra.

I second this bra!

abstar24 · July 2013

snowgirl427 said:

CNJ4EVA said:
I love my Simple Wishes Pumping Bra.
I second this bra!

I just bought this bra....excited for it to arrive!

abstar24 · July 2013

Shantxtell said:
You guys wear bras?

Only about once a week....not looking forward to having to wear one everyday when I go back to work in a week! Booo

bumpuser8130818 · July 2013

Shantxtell said:
You guys wear bras?

If I go without a bra at all my poor nips hurt like a mofo. Just the slightest brush of fabric against them.. holy hell.

jonesma204 · July 2013

Simple wishes, one of my best purchases!

Mommy2CB · July 2013

I bought a nursing bra.. Worth every penny no WAY would I hold them the entire time! My friend had 3 kids and held them to pump each time, I have no idea how she didn't go insane.

AllieAGame · July 2013

I, too, use a redneck pumping bra (sports bra with nip cutouts). It's really awesome when I have to quickly throw a shirt over just the bra (say, if someone comes to the door while I'm pumping), because inevitably my totally plumped up nipples will poke out the holes.

Definitely not my best look.

ETA: For the record, this is pretty much the only bra I wear these days.