Elvie Curve Manual Breast Pump- Silicone Breast Milk Collector, Wearable Hands-Free Pump for Letdown Collection, Kick-Proof Portable in-Bra Milk Catcher for Breastfeeding (4oz/120ml)

These have been so game changing I have 4 of them I use in rotation so I always have two on hand if sterilising the others. LIKES - When I use this on one boob while breastfeeding on the other, I collect approx 60ml - 80ml at a time and put in a bottle for my husband to use (while I gratefully eat dinner with two hands!) - Can use this while breastfeeding in cradle hold and baby can’t kick it off (unlike the udder type pumps) - I can pump discreetly (ish) while in public and don’t need a special bra (although it does make my boobs look enormous!) - You can see how much milk is approximately collected by looking down through the clear bit at the top (meaning you don’t need to take it off or look in the mirror to see) - You can easily adjust the suction by pressing the valve at the top - I have sometimes fallen asleep with these one and no precious milk spilled out (thank goodness!) - Easy to clean and sterilise DISLIKES - It’s near impossible to read the measurements on the back of them because the writing is basically transparent. It’s such a useful feature to have but completely futile on this as you can’t read it in the daylight, let alone while sleep deprived at night. My midwife recommended these to me and I use them daily. In terms of value for money, I thought they were expensive initially as it was £19.99 for ONE (so < £40 for two) - they do not come as a pair. However, for the amount of precious milk I get, I see it as a great return on investment as it means I can pump anywhere and someone else can bottle feed my baby while I rest or catchup on housework.

Great product, I use it every time I breast feed and I often get 3-4oz out of the elvie. I found in the first few weeks when I had painful nipples the elvie gave one boob a break as each boob had one breast feed one elvie feed in turns. Don’t think it would be strong enough suction to stimulate supply in its own but to use when feeding you can build up a good stash of milk along side breast feeding. Super easy to clean and sterilise too and compared to the Haka I prefer the design as it fits in your bra so if you want to keep your tip on one side while your feeding in company you can and the baby doesn’t knock it off.

I was so excited about this product. It’s pretty pricey but after having breastfed my first for a year I knew it would be a worthwhile investment when I had my second child. I loved using my Haaka with my first baby, although it’s a pain because it’s easy to come off when full, I thought this would be the perfect solution. Pump while on the move and have both hands available as a new mom of two. This pump has been absolutely useless, if I manage to collect 30ml then that’s a lot. It just simply doesn’t work. I still easily get 100ml with my Haaka. Even if I stimulate a good let down it just doesn’t not work!! It’s now been 3months that I’ve been trying but after yet another unsuccessful attempt I give up! Such an expensive disappointment, wish I could return it!!!!!

Updated at 12 weeks old: I wanted to update my review about the Elvie curve. Once my supply calmed down (oversupply) I actually only reliably got 20-30ml (both sides) per session, which is nowhere near as good as a Haakaa. As a reliable milk collector to build a stash, this is NOT a good choice. However, the rest of my review is accurate: it’s good to catch a letdown and handy that it fits in your bra when you’ve an interested toddler around. However, I didn’t really end up using it past a few weeks. Essentially, if I needed to save milk I just used a Haakaa when toddler wasn’t around or pumped, and if I didn’t need to collect milk, instead of fiddling with the Elvie Curve I just let letdown absorb into my breast pads. The Curve became obsolete, which was a real shame. If this had suction equal to the Haakaa, it would be the perfect product for milk collection. Sadly, it doesn’t meet the same standard. Original review at 2 weeks old: I’m going to level with you. This isn’t as good as the Haakaa/Naturebond for output. However, if you’re a mother who simply can’t sit with a Haakaa on any more (ie if you have a toddler who keeps trying to pull it off) then this is a pretty useful item to have. It collects a decent amount of letdown (I’ve had up to 80-100ml in a session) which is enough if you’re slowly building a freezer stash. It sits in your bra, which is a huge benefit because you can be sure it won’t be falling off and getting milk everywhere. It has a decent suction, not as strong as a Haakaa but definitely enough to trigger letdown and much stronger than every day milk collectors (eg Medela). It is generally more convenient and less obvious than a Haakaa, if you used it with other people around. Over all, it’s a good alternative for a Haakaa and the best part is it goes in your bra.

This pump is so easy to use and clean. Its great for while your feeding or pumping to express let down milk. Collected 1 and half pumps worth while feeding. It is very comfortable and suction is gentle. I found it better than some electric pumps I've used.

I bought the Curve after using Haaka outlet because Haaka needs to be watched carefully so it doesn’t fall off or hit something as I walk. However, having used the Curve a few times I’ve now gone back to the Haaka. The reason is that the Curve doesn’t work as effectively - it’ll be on with the maximum suction but no milk / very little milk comes out. When I swap it with the Haaka, my milk pours like from a tap. So it’s not the amount of milk in the breast tissue that’s the issue, it’s the design. While it is great that it sits in your bra and you’re free to move about, you can’t see whether it’s working or not - the suction is there and you’ll think milk is flowing but often it’s completely empty. So I go to a mirror to check. The only time it has worked well is first thing in the opening when my breasts are very full but that doesn’t work if the baby has some milk first and your breasts are no longer super full. Overall, I do not recommend this product.

This pump is amazing, so much so I’ve bought a second one so that I never have to feed without it! I previously had the Medela suction pump but, found it pulled on my boob and was painful. This pump is so soft, painless and collects loads of milk too! In a single feeding, while feeding my newborn on one side, I consistently manage to collect 100ml from the other side. An absolute breastfeeding essential!

The product is great, unfortunately after microwave sterilising, the part which controls the suction split. I bought another one, and the same has happened again which is really disappointing.

Ich habe mehrere Produkte ausprobiert und dies hier von Elvie ist seit 2 Wochen bei jedem Stillen im Einsatz und mein Favorit! (Vorher: silikonflasche von Lansinoh am Band - mehrere Wochen genutzt, bequem aber nervt, Vakuum löst sich, Flasche baumelt, Milch landet auf Sofa, dann medela brustwarzenformer schalen - nicht dafür gedacht, aber hatte ich da, sehr klein und praktisch, aber durch Löcher beim vorbeugen, aufstehen immer Milch verloren , Kleidung nass, Kapazität reicht auch für mich nicht) Also Fazit: etwas teurer, aber lohnt sich! Großes Fassungsvermögen, bequemer Sitz (nutze es ohne Gestell) leicht zu reinigen, leicht auszugießen direkt ins Fläschchen (auch wenn es im 1. Augenblick nicht so aussieht! ;-) Hab grad 60 ml gerettet und bin unendlich dankbar, dass das ohne externe Pumpe einfach nebenbei funktioniert, daher nun endlich meine Rezension!

I got 4 Haakaa, and 4 ladybugs but this one beats them all. So convenient, suction is good. Can basically wear it everywhere. Super recommend.

I tried a haaka with my first child and even if I could get the suction right, the moment I moved (let alone the moment she moved) it lost suction. I could never get more than a half ounce. It took a few tries to master but I'm able to attach the Curve with one hand - it helps that I can suction it on and then adjust my nursing bra. This is perfect for midnight nursings for me - the baby usually only takes one side per session and I can get almost a full pumping amount on the left over side if I use the Curve. I'm not a fan of pumping both sides at the same time, I find it really uncomfortable. Again I can stick this on the side I'm not pumping and get almost a full pump sessions worth. If I really want to drain that side, I'll just pump for five minutes at the end of the session. Granted I've maxed out at about 4.5 ounces a side. So if you regularly pump more than that it might not have the capacity you need. The little valve can be challenging when you pour out the milk - until you get the hang of it. Cleaning is pretty easy if you have a bottle brush.

El paquete llego en la fecha indicada, buen estado y con precinto. Después de dos meses de uso mis conclusiones son que, el material es de muy buena calidad, silicona suave y agradable al tacto, dispositivo fácil de colocar, al principio notaba mucha presión pero era porque no me había dado cuenta que tiene un sistema que aprietas para regular el vacío que ejerce. El colector me fue muy bien durante los primeros meses para aliviar el exceso de leche y además con el efecto ventosa siempre sale un poco más de leche, luego cuando la producción de leche se adaptó a la demanda de mi bebé ya no me hacía falta cada día, aunque ahora lo combino con el sacaleches de Elvie ya que solo tengo un motor. A mi personalmente no me gusta poner según que en el lavavajillas por si coge olor y que ese olor pueda afectar a la leche, por eso lo herví 5 minutos antes de estrenarlo y después de cada uso lo limpio con agua caliente y jabón, lo dejo escurrir y luego lo seco bien con papel de cocina. Lo que sí hecho en falta es una funda o caja para poder llevarlo en el bolso o guardarlo, compré una bolsa de tela y solucionado, aunque por el precio que tiene considero que la marca podría añadir la bolsa, no les costaría mucho y sería un detalle. Es un producto que volvería a comprar.