Is it possible to use this pump in a hands-free manner? I am hoping that i will be able to work while pumping. Thank you.
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Yes but you'll need to purchase a pumping bra. I have one from Target (found near the pumps) by Medela I think that works pretty well.
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Of course, you can use it together with simple wishes hands free, perfect partner!
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You would have to buy a special bra for that. I never tried and assumed that it wouldn't work, but in hind sight I wish I had looked into it.
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Yes it is, with some practice you can do it without one of those weird bras but if you're hoping to have full mobility while using it, you will need one of them. I do hands-free but use my elbow to kind of hook it in place, which means I couldn't reach out and start typing on a keyboard.
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Look for Simple Wishes pumping bra online, great bra! Just be sure not to walk away from what doing (I like to computer surf while pumping) b/c you forget your attached to the pump! I did that a couple times, sometimes loosing my milk and practically breaking my pump. Better yet, do your pumping over a soft surface if possible, JIC.
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not for me I couldn't because the suction wasn't strong enough to not hold on to it while I was pumping
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No unfortunately it isn't a "hand free" type of pump. BUT i will say this i would pump for maybe 5-10 mins and was done. I'd get about 3-4 ounces from each side and it worked great. Was really fast and comfortable.
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I've noticed that the Silver/Metallic ones don't last very long and start sticking, making it impossible to pump with just 1 hand. The colored ones last longer and I haven't had a problem with them. I would contact the seller and ask about a replacement.
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hands free ??? you can set it on your work bench while you hold whatever your heting ..yes....tip...dont get the torch switch wet...rust will develop and cause the mechanism to fail
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Technically, you can do this. but this lounge is probably bigger than you think, like many other customers mentioned in their reviews. it might be very difficult to blow. at least i dont think i will or want to blow it after i see it. i bought the cheapest pump from amazon together with the lounge, it works very well.
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It works like any other hand pump, except for the flip out handle that makes it shorter. You simply put it on the tire, pull back the handle, then push the handle in over and over. Someone not as strong would simply pump it slower. Overall it takes the same amount of effort to pump the same amount of air with any mechanical hand held pump. Half the effort isn't the pumping itself but holding the pump head onto the valve while you do it. That takes a minute to practice so I advise becoming familiar with it before you're out on the road and need to use it, but it is the same situation with any portable mechanical pump. If you instead want the easiest way to refill a tire at higher cost, get a CO2 cartridge powered pump. No pumping then, just a release valve to discharge the disposable CO2 cartridges that you must keep buying as you use them.
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Hi Rebecca, I have to stand over a sink with my upper body bent forward over sink, mouth open, neck flexed forward. The fluid you pump into your sinuses drains out your mouth and nostrils. I'd worry that you'd be soaked when it was over, since bending forward at waist would be difficult for you, yes? However, if you are able to fix your upper body in a bent-waist position (w/c seatbelt, maybe?) and flex your neck forward over low sink or bowl, you'd be able to do it, though you might need assistance. Do you have hand function at all? You will want to be able to control the on/off while it is pumping, especially if an assistant is holding the pick in your nose for you. The urge to swallow while the pump is on is difficult to suppress when you're learning how to use the pump. I ended up swallowing and then the solution was forced up in my ears several times, which can be downright painful. But, overall, I think it could be done. An OT could likely rig something for you to have better control over the pressure and on/off. As to your second question -- from the time you start pumping the fluid in to the time it's over, maybe 3 or 4 minutes, depending on how many times you stop. It's quick, and I love it. My head feels so clear when it's over. Cheers, and good luck, Jamie
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Actually you cannot. I made up a rope pulley system so I could pull the pump to the side occasionally to clean off the leaves, etc.
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No, my hands never got noticeably tired while using this pump, even when I used it 6x per day for 15 minutes at a time. The handle has a comfortable rubber grip, and it does not need to be pressed very far to complete the pump action. You use the right hand to pump the right breast and the left hand to pump the left breast, so each hand only needs to work for a few minutes. That said, if you have a particular problem with your hands (arthritis, RSI, or something like that), an electric pump might be a better choice.
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We ran into to that and it was the bike pump we were using, my husband used the connection for the air compresser and that fixed our issue with it. We have not tried to find a hand pump for it yet since the air compresser is handy for us.
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I am not exclusively pumping however it has helped up my supply. I think it would be a good pump for exclusive pumping.I have been pumping out the other side after nearly each feeding to up my supply and have not had any problems.
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I have not any issues with the pumping. I buy this all the time!! I love it!!
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you can use a bicycle pump or just use your mouth. It is very easy to do. Hope this helps you!
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The Freestyle is cordless and rechargeable and is smaller than the PISA and similar pumps. It even has a attachment so you can 'wear' the pump while you walk around. If you add a hands-free pumping bra you can be truly mobile. I wasn't happy with the suction level of the freestyle, I think the PISA has better suction (though I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, I just know lots of people like it). The freestyle is also very noisy and vibrates like crazy so you can't really have it up against your skin.
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Not really no. You can finger pump it with thumb but generally siphon requires some mouth work. Hope that helps.
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I think several have answered very well, the unit itself is a very good hands free unit. I too am hard of hearing and I tried a in-the-ear type wireless Bluetooth. I couldn't hear unless I kept a finger on it and pushed it into my ear. This headset works great because it is an earphone that holds itself to your ear. As others have said, if your aid is in your ear, it should work fine.
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I do not have that issue though. I purchased for underwater usage and it works fine. I think for some people that not work might be due to the seal of the wires into the pump. Double check before you use it and put some silicon or hot glue to secure it if that is the case.
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It can be operated by pushing down on the lever, and will stop flowing when lever is released, which is not hands free. It can also be "locked" into place by pulling upward on the lever, and will flow "hands free" until lever is returned to the "off" position. That's the best explanation I can give; hope this helps.