ElvieCurve - Manual Wearable Breast Pump - Hands-Free, Kick-Proof, Portable Silicone Pump That Can Be Worn in-Bra for Gentle, Natural Milk Expression - Breast Feeding Essentials

These are amazing. Got one from my registry and found it worked so well for me I bought a second. They are easy to throw on before a car trip or a feed session and collect a bottle worth (55 early on, up to 120 on boob 3 weeks into baby). I can even be lying down (as long as in bra and sit up to remove).I assume electric pump will be more efficient but I generally find it comparable to my Medela hand pump and I don't have to be bent forward pumping the whole time. Single silicone part makes it easier to clean too. My ICBLC friend found that these or Hakaa did not work for her because she has very elastic boobs and large nipples. Barring that I think most people would find the passive collection useful and very convenient. Another friend never uses her Hakaas because she forgets; honestly I would never use them because you still have to be sitting fairly still and I do most chores with the Curve in (secured in bra).My one comment is that the opening (flange equivalent) is an odd shape/size and my right nipple gets sore if I use it too often on it. I assume my nipples are just slightly different sizes because the left has never had a problem. To get the best suction too I will add - press the release valve to open presure and then squeeze the bottom and reseal the release to get the most suction. All in all great product would recommend to anyone (even full price, though got my second ina Mother's Day sale). Elvie's whole line look like great products and their website is SO EASY to navigate. I'm looking at the stride for my electric pump.

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.

Purchased for road trip to use on one side while nursing on the other. Baby is 7 months. Left on during and for 1 hour after feed and had 5-6 drops of milk in total. Sitting in the car, I had to readjust and reattach multiple times, but easy to use. Used around house a few times while nursing other side and had less than half an ounce.For $50 I wanted to love this thing. Compared to the cost of the Haakaa, this thing is significantly overpriced for what it is . Its much more discreet and not as bulky, which was why I stopped using the Haakaa. Would have been more useful at the earlier months when milk supply is ample. For me, I never had an oversupply and never leaked or had a significant letdown on the other side while nursing. An electric pump with stronger suction works better.If you have an oversupply, or letdown easily, I'd go with a cheaper silicone brand and save the $. You don't need the name brand and fancy packaging, which is what you're paying for. Plus they never go on sale. Its easy to clean, however when drying, water pools into the "release" button and can never fully dry. I had to shake out multiple times while on drying rack to shake out water that accumulated inside and spend an extra 15 seconds balancing it to drain properly. Not a deal breaker, but for $50 that stands out to me. Comes in two pieces. The white outer skeleton is unnecessary and adds to the weight. (Probably useful if you fill up the cup, which never happened with me.)Going back, I would have invested in cups for my electric pump instead. (Like Freemie etc. )

Let me begin with I LOVE the functionality of elvie products. I've got the stride and the curve and like I said, I love the freedom they give me.BUT, and it's a big one, I've now had both of these malfunction in one way or another. For the curve, it's the silicone catch that has split at the top of the release nob. Murphy's law dictates that the split occurred two days after the warranty expired. Go figure. This happened after 7 weeks of use and cleaning exactly as the company recommends. It is still mostly useable but the suction power is no longer reliable or as strong.I would still recommend the product based on function and versatility. However, don't be too proactive and order it early! I was a bit zealous in my organizing with it being my first child and it has absolutely backfired for both elvie products.Customer services hasn't been a nightmare to deal with but not willing to fix the issue completely.