A VERY Honest Elvie Breast Pump Review |

[@sarahjane679]

I have the elvie and the elvie stride. I love both so much and I would recommend both to every pumping mom! Unless you need to have a almost silent pump for work (pumping in quiet public environment), I would recommend the stride over the regular elvie. It’s cheaper and also stronger suction for if you are needing to increase/maintain your supply and want to use the portable pump often. The stride is by far my favorite pump ever!

[@jianhuizheng6886]

Hi Sarah. Thanks for helpful info comparing elvie and elvie stride. I am exclusive breastfeeding for my baby. Can you please tell me the suction between elvie stride and medela in style( if you use medela)?

[@sarahjane679]

@@jianhuizheng6886 I would say it is similar suction level.

[@oceangingerbananas7071]

My Elvie(I have two pumps) no longer holds a charge/will not charge at all and I used them for 6 months and had them a total of two years. I stored them for about a year or so in a temperate part of my home and followed Elvies guidelines for long term storage. I think I was only 1 month outside of the warranty and they only offered 5% towards a new purchase. FYI.

[@MudGirl8]

Thank you seriously so much. I’m 37 weeks and honestly was so conflicted just due to the small storage size and the expensive price!!!

[@AlexSmith-iy6il]

This was incredibly helpful! I have a 1.5 year old and one on the way. I exclusively pumped with my first and it went well for about 7 months then I stopped. I was considering this pump for convenience purposes, just because having to sit stationary for 20-30 minutes multiple times a day can feel very isolating. But like you had mentioned, hand expressing and haaka pumps can really take the place of the hands free pumps. The price point on these have always been a huge setback for me, especially if you don’t use it as much as you think you will.

[@MoreSereinWu]

So happy my video was helpful! While convenient I still think Elvies have a lot of flaws and isn't realistic to exclusively use to feed your baby or even to maintain your supply. If you really want one to be more mobile (which you still have to sit or walk relatively still) try looking for a gently used one and replacing the parts, much more affordable and what I would personally do in the future.

[@hayleymar]

There are also smaller portable pumps, like the babybuddha that can be worn on a lanyard around your neck. Still have to deal with the flanges and collection cups hanging in front of you, but you would be able to get up and move around a fair bit.

[@MommyBee1589]

I watched this out of curiosity bc I just posted a video very similar reviewing the willow and I wanted to see how the Elvie compares- the willow has allll of these exact same issues! For $500 it’s simply not worth it. Thanks so much for the review

[@Alicewoods000]

Thanks so much for your honesty!! I was going to buy it but I was hesitant....now I know I should listen that inner voice.. I'll rent to typical old fashion electric Mantela machine that I can just rent from a hospital.

[@sheilaokororie1512]

Thanks so much for the honest review! I was getting a bit frustrated with the mechanics of pumping with my spectra & building up my supply. I thought Elvie would solve all my issues! Appreciate the details you included in this video!

[@MoreSereinWu]

I'm really happy this video helped you out. Breastfeeding is so damn hard, harder than you can ever imagine till you go through it and as women we try everything for our babies. What I realized was that building up my supply wasn't worth the emotional or mental agony. Making sure I was eating enough and hydrated, like seriously hydrated helped the most. Good luck and you've got this mama

[@melissadauer8757]

Yes I use this for when I need to take my baby to an apt and it saves time . Only for convenience, and worth it , but not for anything else , just easy to drive or wait in a waiting room w the Elvie . Can’t hold the baby , bend … so on . I used it not in the beginning, I wouldn’t start w this one .

[@lexis2660]

Yes I absolutely do not like the Pump it literally only stops at 3 ounces for me, and when they inspected it customer service said to be honest if we send you replacement one's it will probably stop at 3 ounces too. It says it could hold up to 5 ounces at a time. So after 30 minutes when it blinks and I press play for it to continue it stops again says its full... It is VERY frustrating I do not recommend it.

[@MoreSereinWu]

Thank you for sharing your experience as well.

[@noryaly7061]

Thank you for the honest and organized review!

[@MoreSereinWu]

Happy to help!

[@daniellespencer2758]

Great review. Thank you. What made your decide to get the Elvie over the Willow pump? Was there an automatic factor that made you steer clear of it?

[@MoreSereinWu]

The Willow has to have these specific bags to seal the milk in, but I also know that you can buy a reusable one. It just seemed more of a hassle at the time. If I have the opportunity to, I'd try the Willow next time.

[@Nuviamorton]

Love your honesty and how amazingly clear and direct your video is about the Elvie.

[@MoreSereinWu]

Thank you!

[@Alex347Fin]

I used my target registry discount to buy this pump :D with tax and everything I paid $415. Also live in California. I’m not sure why it cost 700 for you. That’s crazy

[@UphoricSkitlez]

there's a target registry discount for this pump, really?? And i think or pretty sure she said $500, goodness I hope she didn't pay $700 that's so much more.

[@Alex347Fin]

@@UphoricSkitlez if you have target registry and you add this item to your registry, and then you put the item to your shopping card from your registry, you can use your registry coupon towards this pump :) cause when you open a registry, they give you a coupon after a certain amount of time (for your baby registry items)

[@UphoricSkitlez]

@@Alex347Fin ooohhh well didn't know that one, thanks

[@enfusraye]

You also can return to target and all registry items have a 1 year return!!!

[@chrissandoval07]

Completely agree with this review. Thanks for your honesty. 👍🏻

[@MoreSereinWu]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@gabbyyy01]

Finally such a great review. I purchased the Elvie prior to coming across this video & i regret the purchase. It is so inconvenient to have to bring both chargers to work as well due to the battery life. I as well felt like it took forever to pump & yet still not completely drain each boob. With my spectra s9 it would take me each boob 10mins to completely empty which was great because you need every drop of milk when you breast feed. I agree the app was awful

[@MoreSereinWu]

Thank you. I found most reviews to be positive when looking and was in such a desperate need to make breastfeeding work that I purchased these, but they just have to many issues for me to recommend them at the price

[@aevelinarahman4579]

Can you please give the link to the bra you mentioned. Could not find it in the comment section.

[@MoreSereinWu]

look in the description box, it's linked

[@cynthiapeters6209]

Thank you for the honest review. So refreshing!!!

[@MoreSereinWu]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@anneko6842]

I wonder the length of pump time has changed. I wonder if it depends on what level you pump at as well. I pump at level 1 first then level 2. I just purchased mine and it lasts all day 2-4 pumps 20min each.

[@anneko6842]

Also, did you try to willow? What did you think of that one?

[@MoreSereinWu]

I have not tried the Willow. I tried using different levels, still needed to charge it at least once during the day. Would probably work for a quick day trip or working away from the home, but not worth it for my lifestyle.

[@sandrak686]

Thank you so much for this feedback, Serein - it was super helpful to me!

[@MoreSereinWu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1259Janet]

So happy I watched this. I was literally going to invest as my only pump. So I will buy the traditional one. I do need it when I return to work because I just sit at my desk in front of my computer. So if you are planning to sell, I’ll definitely buy it off! 🤚I live in Cali 😅

[@MoreSereinWu]

I already sold it! But there are tons of gently used ones on Mercari and Facebook market place :-)

[@icycool82]

Same here, this was super helpful! thank you

[@MoreSereinWu]

@@icycool82 so happy this video was helpful.

[@Yessupplyco]

Great video! Thanks for creating this. Can you explain why it doesn't build up supply? I don't understand that concept

[@bonniewatson1968]

Thank you so much for this extremely informative video. this is what i was looking for and now ive made up my mind . im expecting #2 and was not successful the 1st time around breastfeeding. this time im doing tons of research and i think a regular electric pump would be more suitable. THANKS AGAIN

[@MoreSereinWu]

For sure! So happy to help. I definitely don’t think the Elvie is enough for your only pump. Good luck on your 2nd round!

[@candace200]

Have to go back to work and want the convenience of pumping more frequently than the time allotted. I have to go downstairs several floors into the pump room. Do you think that this would help me pump more frequently? Like I could put them on in the bathroom on my floor and sit at my desk? That would allow me more frequent pumping which helps with my supply. Also, can you bottle feed your baby while pumping? I’d use it for those two scenarios.

[@MoreSereinWu]

I think in your situation this might work as a secondary pump, but try to find one gently used or on sale and replace the parts if you buy it used.

[@xeres90]

Thank you so much for your review! I’m hesitating to get the Elvie becuz it’s so expensive but yet I’m thinking whether to get it becuz it gives convenience… But I guess the Elvie still needs another traditional pump to complement with if I want to build my supply. Thank u again! Ur review gives me a better consideration in purchasing it!

[@MoreSereinWu]

You're very welcome Sherry! Personally I think very rarely can you exclusively pump/breastfeed using just the Elvie. This is defiently a secondary pump or one to use once you've establish a good routine with your baby. If you still want the Elvie for work, try looking for a used pump and replacing the parts, much more cost affective and what I'd with I did.

[@lexis2660]

I hate mine because it stops at the 3 ounce mark I should have just gotten the WILLOW and there are no returns and I told the Elvie customer service about my problem they so called troubleshoot it and said just replace the bottle. I'm like no that's unacceptable because I could have bought the WILLOW so I can lay down and pump, because the WILLOW stops at the 3 ounce mark. I'm beyond upset

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

Thank you for this review🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mmorales2201]

Thank you for your honest review!!! I received the spectra s2 from insurance but felt like I may need for convenience but I may just need to hold out.

[@MoreSereinWu]

I wish I had held out or bought a gently used one. There’s a lot of them for sale online

[@mmorales2201]

@@MoreSereinWu so true! I’ve been eyeing my local fb marketplace for one. Have a great day!

[@MoreSereinWu]

Also check eBay and Mercari

[@quinettabrown8836]

@@MoreSereinWu I just bought a gently used 1 for 300

[@quinettabrown8836]

I bought a gently used set on Mecari for 300

[@QNiNiVLOGS]

Yu have a really great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@hildakemy]

I know the Spectra gets alot of bad rep bc of flanges and bottles. But when I had my son 3 years ago, I used the freemie cups brand to hook up to the pump. Though it wasn't cordless, it was hands free with a pumping bra. Well I'm expecting my 2nd in three weeks and discovered that spectra created their own cups called caracups that you can put in your bra as well. Again, not cordless, but hands free. I also had the freemie pump that I could clip on my pants. Which sort of had the convenience of Elvie. Hope this helps someone! 😁🧡

[@MoreSereinWu]

Thank you for the info! I'm sure this will be helpful for those opting for the Spectra.

[@magaligonzalez1174]

Can you link the bra you used ?

[@MoreSereinWu]

Yes! Here are the bras I used: amzn.to/3tqiFGU

[@desormais22]

Great in depth review! I definitely had a similar experience with you on that pump (but only bought 1 bc that’s all I could afford), and shared similar thoughts as you about it! Good to hear someone else’s thoughts on it!

[@MoreSereinWu]

Yeah I just didn’t find it to be worth the price and effort, but then again I might buy them again in a haze of postpartum desperation

[@desormais22]

@@MoreSereinWu - I get it. Lol, that's kinda what happened to me...with my 2nd son, I was like I don't need it and on and on, but I was in a bad place so I ended up getting it. It felt worth it for my sanity the short time I needed to use it often. About to go on a trip next month away from baby, so it's coming in handy again!😅

[@rayellejohnson9961]

Does anyone have experience building up supply with Elvie or Elvie Stride? Looks like one would need two pumps and I’d rather avoid even though I won’t be exclusively pumping anyway

[@MoreSereinWu]

very few have been able to build up a supply with just the Elvie from what I hear and read. You can always rent a pump from your hospital if you need a traditional pump to build up your supply.

[@IMTooShort2C]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@MoreSereinWu]

So happy it was helpful

[@nalanyurtsever1605]

Thank you this is very helpful. I cannot see the link to the bra.

[@MoreSereinWu]

Here’s the link: amzn.to/3wN07Dj

[@AlexanderThompson75]

I wonder can I wear this at work while I am teaching or on a break

[@KrystineF298]

Thank you very much for this video. I feel like I’m in the exact same position. What did you use to hand express please? I’ll be attempting this aswell as I haven’t done this yet.

[@MoreSereinWu]

I ended up using the Hakka! Had one and bought a 2nd with silicone lids

[@ashyadam8548]

Thanx for the honest review , I can't find the Amazon bra

[@MoreSereinWu]

The bras are linked in the description box (second link)

[@lesliepriscilla7324]

Very helpful video ! Thank you !

[@MoreSereinWu]

Happy it was of help!

[@AbenaaTriesBeauty]

Thank you!

[@SamiSmolboi]

Am I dumb? because I can’t find the listing for the bras.

[@MoreSereinWu]

Here’s the link: amzn.to/3wN07Dj

[@ht0811]

Hi do you have any trick how to insert the pump to your breast to get suction

[@MoreSereinWu]

I remember at the time I would use the plastic plate attachment to place my nipple on it first before attaching the entire unit to help me line it up better.

[@elisaaguilar572]

I live in California and I got mine for $536.23 why was your so expensive and free shipping

[@MoreSereinWu]

Taxes are different in different counties as well as there was some added fees for it being an electronic I guess.

[@AMFibers]

This video isn't relevant to me, but here's a comment for the algorithm lol

[@MoreSereinWu]

aw thank you so much

[@yayatchannel9273]

hello my friend thanks for sharing.

[@MoreSereinWu]

Thanks for visiting

[@yiuwan2]

I want two bottles with breastmilk🍼🍼🍼🍼❤❤❤❤

[@rick7368]

Mami

[@safiaslime5289]

Money waisting

[@lissettemoncada3482]

Girl just say you don’t like it PERIOD

[@MoreSereinWu]

This is a detailed review for those who might find it useful to go back to work or for whatever reason as a second pump. I’m giving all the details for those interested and trying to make a decision. If I just said I don’t like it that wouldn’t be very helpful for those who need more info.