You will pry it from my cold, dead hands
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014
If you're going to pump daily, or pump while travelling, and are considering some DIY option involving hair ties or an old sports bra, please respect yourself and just get this bra. It is a snap to throw on over a regular nursing bra with the flaps down. It holds the flanges on so securely that you can hand-express, fold laundry, collate papers, or whatever it is you have to do while pumping without them moving an inch. I have used three times a day, five days a week, for about seven months. It still looks brand-new and works great. When I found myself pumping in a McDonald's bathroom somewhere in Ohio, wearing the Pump in Style on my back and trying not to touch anything, I realized that I in no way regretted spending the money on this bra.I ordered the zip-in panels to get the best fit. They are free, so that's nice, but I wish they just shipped with the product automatically.
Size chart!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
I love this bra! It's made a world of difference but I found it frustrating that there's no help on what size to get. Every body and breast size is so different! This bra does adjust but I have it on the very last bit of Velcro and it's still a little tight. I would have got the plus size had a seen the chart on the back of the package before hand. I'm posting a picture of it to help other frustrated ladies.Update: it has stretched quite a bit since purchase, which makes sense since it's elastic, but just know that even if you get a bigger size it's going to stretch and you'll have to adjust the Velcro every few months.
Size chart!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
I love this bra! It's made a world of difference but I found it frustrating that there's no help on what size to get. Every body and breast size is so different! This bra does adjust but I have it on the very last bit of Velcro and it's still a little tight. I would have got the plus size had a seen the chart on the back of the package before hand. I'm posting a picture of it to help other frustrated ladies.Update: it has stretched quite a bit since purchase, which makes sense since it's elastic, but just know that even if you get a bigger size it's going to stretch and you'll have to adjust the Velcro every few months.
This is a MUST for breast feeding mamas!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
Buy this...now!!! With my first baby, breast pumping was SUCH a pain, having to sit for hours and hours every day unable to use your hands at all whatsoever because of having to hold each pump in the right spot. Now that I recently had my second baby, I caved and ordered this, and honestly didnât expect much but thought I would give it a shot. Oh my gosh, amazing. I feel like breast pumps should all come with one of these bras, especially for how expensive they are! This bra is super comfortable, it feels like youâre wearing a sports bra. And best of all my hands are totally free. If you plan on pumping at all, this is an absolute must.
This is a MUST for breast feeding mamas!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
Buy this...now!!! With my first baby, breast pumping was SUCH a pain, having to sit for hours and hours every day unable to use your hands at all whatsoever because of having to hold each pump in the right spot. Now that I recently had my second baby, I caved and ordered this, and honestly didnât expect much but thought I would give it a shot. Oh my gosh, amazing. I feel like breast pumps should all come with one of these bras, especially for how expensive they are! This bra is super comfortable, it feels like youâre wearing a sports bra. And best of all my hands are totally free. If you plan on pumping at all, this is an absolute must.
Perfect Bra...until weeks later
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018
I was going to write the perfect glowing five-star review after using the product for several weeks but I have since run into a bit of a snag...literally. This bra is incredibly comfortable and surprisingly fit my 36 E frame. The support offered was superior when compared to other brands. I had become accustomed to a pumping bra that felt more like an ace bandage than a bra. The Simple Wishes stayed in place even without the straps. The close fit offers better support which in turn results in better suction from the breast pump. I loved the 4-flap nipple openings that offer privacy and coverage when you're not pumping, should you be wearing the bar under clothing at work or any other outing.Several weeks after purchasing the bra I noticed that it had started to slip down while I was pumping. I discovered the velcro was tearing away from the bra. I was disappointed because this bra appears very well made with comfortable and sturdy material.
Perfect Bra...until weeks later
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018
I was going to write the perfect glowing five-star review after using the product for several weeks but I have since run into a bit of a snag...literally. This bra is incredibly comfortable and surprisingly fit my 36 E frame. The support offered was superior when compared to other brands. I had become accustomed to a pumping bra that felt more like an ace bandage than a bra. The Simple Wishes stayed in place even without the straps. The close fit offers better support which in turn results in better suction from the breast pump. I loved the 4-flap nipple openings that offer privacy and coverage when you're not pumping, should you be wearing the bar under clothing at work or any other outing.Several weeks after purchasing the bra I noticed that it had started to slip down while I was pumping. I discovered the velcro was tearing away from the bra. I was disappointed because this bra appears very well made with comfortable and sturdy material.
Wonderful idea for any mom!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
I had issues breastfeeding and ended up having to pump very soon after my daughter was born. All too often I found myself doing creative balancing acts to hold the funnels and bottles in place to change the television channel or to try and use my phone. I was quite excited when I saw that there was an option to do things hands free, and what a difference it made! I was suddenly able to multitask while pumping and do more than just watch TV or use my phone - I could work on my baby book or sort laundry or any number of things (provided I could get them near my nursing chair). When I went back to work, I took this with me. We have lactation areas for working mothers to go and use pumps during business hours, and I am able to set up and pump hands-free which enables me use my work laptop and not lose that work time. The bra supports the funnels really well and I rarely needed to adjust anything. The resizing of it is generous to help you as your body and breast size change postpartum.Tips:- Be sure you lean forward when taking them off (which you probably already do anyway) so that you're less likely to spill.- Make sure you've threaded the funnel all the way through the hole - there's a double layer there and sometimes I would accidentally have part of the funnel between the layers, and while I was still able to get suction with the pump, I lost a significant amount of milk due to the cloth soaking it up.Notes:- I'm normally a 38DD and was definitely bigger when breast feeding, and I was able to use the L-Plus.- The resizing is straight forward and easy to do.- I used this with Medela bottles and funnels- Rolls up and fits easily in my pump bag
Wonderful idea for any mom!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
I had issues breastfeeding and ended up having to pump very soon after my daughter was born. All too often I found myself doing creative balancing acts to hold the funnels and bottles in place to change the television channel or to try and use my phone. I was quite excited when I saw that there was an option to do things hands free, and what a difference it made! I was suddenly able to multitask while pumping and do more than just watch TV or use my phone - I could work on my baby book or sort laundry or any number of things (provided I could get them near my nursing chair). When I went back to work, I took this with me. We have lactation areas for working mothers to go and use pumps during business hours, and I am able to set up and pump hands-free which enables me use my work laptop and not lose that work time. The bra supports the funnels really well and I rarely needed to adjust anything. The resizing of it is generous to help you as your body and breast size change postpartum.Tips:- Be sure you lean forward when taking them off (which you probably already do anyway) so that you're less likely to spill.- Make sure you've threaded the funnel all the way through the hole - there's a double layer there and sometimes I would accidentally have part of the funnel between the layers, and while I was still able to get suction with the pump, I lost a significant amount of milk due to the cloth soaking it up.Notes:- I'm normally a 38DD and was definitely bigger when breast feeding, and I was able to use the L-Plus.- The resizing is straight forward and easy to do.- I used this with Medela bottles and funnels- Rolls up and fits easily in my pump bag
Do not recommend for large breasts
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
I purchased this bra twice.The first time, I purchased black in XS-L, following their size chart. They sent me the Signature bra instead of the D Lite and it was too small. I'm in the process of returning that one.Second purchase was the pink one, L-Plus. Got the right bra this time and it fit decently, but it fell apart after 20min of use (two pumping sessions). In order to hold my flanges in place, I have to have it pretty tight, which isn't good for milk flow. I could actually tell it was restricting milk flow. I didn't pump as much as usual, I still felt full, and more milk still came out when I loosened the bra -- this was after 13min of pumping, and I'm usually empty in 8.Similarly, the holes for the flanges are bigger on this bra, so they don't actually stay in place very well. Flange sizes don't change, so I don't know why the holes are bigger on the bigger bra.This bra sucks and I'm not trying it a third time.
Do not recommend for large breasts
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
I purchased this bra twice.The first time, I purchased black in XS-L, following their size chart. They sent me the Signature bra instead of the D Lite and it was too small. I'm in the process of returning that one.Second purchase was the pink one, L-Plus. Got the right bra this time and it fit decently, but it fell apart after 20min of use (two pumping sessions). In order to hold my flanges in place, I have to have it pretty tight, which isn't good for milk flow. I could actually tell it was restricting milk flow. I didn't pump as much as usual, I still felt full, and more milk still came out when I loosened the bra -- this was after 13min of pumping, and I'm usually empty in 8.Similarly, the holes for the flanges are bigger on this bra, so they don't actually stay in place very well. Flange sizes don't change, so I don't know why the holes are bigger on the bigger bra.This bra sucks and I'm not trying it a third time.
BUY THE INSERT
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
Great fit WITH THE INSERT. Otherwise, the nipple cut outs are oddly close together. I am a very average build, so I didn't order the insert at first. Mistake. Then had to pay shipping and wait for it to arrive before I could really test out the bra. Supports full bottles well. It literally is hands free. I pump at my desk throughout the day, and this is sooo much easier than holding and balancing bottles while trying to do other things. I do not find this bra comfortable enough to wear as a regular bra - I simply keep it with my pumping supplies and slip it on for that purpose.
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2018
I plan to exclusively pump once my baby is born. Based on the reviews this looked like a good purchase.I tried it on as soon as it arrived, it's a good fit for me. I'm usually a B cup but as I'm pregnant I'm a small C. I'm pear-shaped, 5ft and somewhere between fit and not-fit in terms of chunkiness. The bra fits comfortably and is easily adjustable. The bra stitching looks good and the material is very thick, which I assume would get hot if worn all day in the summer with no A/C. Personally, I would be comfortable walking around my house with this as a top only - I bought the black and it looks sleek.The bra did release some dye when I initially tried it on. I decided to hand wash it (even though the instructions say it's machine washable) and hung it to dry. It's taken a full day to dry. I will likely need to buy a second bra as I intend to wear a pumping bra all day.Once I get my breast pump, I will update my review to include how well it works with the pump and what it looks like in action.
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2018
I plan to exclusively pump once my baby is born. Based on the reviews this looked like a good purchase.I tried it on as soon as it arrived, it's a good fit for me. I'm usually a B cup but as I'm pregnant I'm a small C. I'm pear-shaped, 5ft and somewhere between fit and not-fit in terms of chunkiness. The bra fits comfortably and is easily adjustable. The bra stitching looks good and the material is very thick, which I assume would get hot if worn all day in the summer with no A/C. Personally, I would be comfortable walking around my house with this as a top only - I bought the black and it looks sleek.The bra did release some dye when I initially tried it on. I decided to hand wash it (even though the instructions say it's machine washable) and hung it to dry. It's taken a full day to dry. I will likely need to buy a second bra as I intend to wear a pumping bra all day.Once I get my breast pump, I will update my review to include how well it works with the pump and what it looks like in action.
Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2019
My husband ordered this for me cause he saw how I was struggling having to be up in the night pumping one side at a time. I gotta say I'm really happy with this bra. Fits amazing I ordered l-plus and I wear a 3x nursing bra or G44. Has lots of room. Holds the pumps snug. Really really happy! Might order a second one
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2018
Now I can do things with both hands when I pump! The material is good quality and design and structure work well. The band on the back is quite long, so should fit quite a broad range of body types and sizes. I am a smaller chested lady, however, just to provide context for those who are wondering how this might work with someone who is larger in the chest area. Unfortunately, it still doesn't prevent one from feeling like a dairy cow.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2019
Me ayudó mucho a sostener el extractor eléctrico, ya que si es algo cansado estar sosteniendo lo con las manos.. asà ya puedo ocuparme en otra cosa mientras la leche se extrae sola..
Reviewed in Mexico on November 12, 2019
Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2019
My husband ordered this for me cause he saw how I was struggling having to be up in the night pumping one side at a time. I gotta say I'm really happy with this bra. Fits amazing I ordered l-plus and I wear a 3x nursing bra or G44. Has lots of room. Holds the pumps snug. Really really happy! Might order a second one
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2018
Now I can do things with both hands when I pump! The material is good quality and design and structure work well. The band on the back is quite long, so should fit quite a broad range of body types and sizes. I am a smaller chested lady, however, just to provide context for those who are wondering how this might work with someone who is larger in the chest area. Unfortunately, it still doesn't prevent one from feeling like a dairy cow.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2019
Me ayudó mucho a sostener el extractor eléctrico, ya que si es algo cansado estar sosteniendo lo con las manos.. asà ya puedo ocuparme en otra cosa mientras la leche se extrae sola..
Reviewed in Mexico on November 12, 2019
