Freemie Single or Double, Breast Pump Collection System User Manual

IMPORTANT

Read this manual prior to use

User Manual

Breast Pump Collection System

Hands-free, Concealable

Pump anytime, anywhere, around anyone.

This Freemie Breast Pump Collection System is a single user, reusable system that you may use
throughout the first year of your baby’s life, and beyond. This manual contains important information
for the proper sanitization, use and care of your Freemie system. Please visit our website,
www.Freemie.com, for customer service and all your spare parts needs.

Single or Double

Use only with
an approved
compatible pump

Compatible

*pump not included

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Do’s And Don’ts ………………………………………………………………………… 2

Freemie Collection System

Parts Included……………………………………………………………………………… 3
Preparing Freemie For First Use………………………………………………………… 4
Assembling Freemie Cups ……………………………………………………………… 5

Positioning within Your Bra

Connecting To Your Compatible Pump ……………………………………………… 6
The Perfect Bra Fit………………………………………………………………………… 7
The 12 O’clock Position ……………………………………………………………… 8

Pumping with Freemie

Adjusting Your Pump And Sitting Upright ……………………………………………… 9
When You Are Interrupted ……………………………………………………………… 10

Disconnecting and Transferring Milk

When You Are Done Pumping ………………………………………………………… 11
Pouring Milk Into A Container ………………………………………………………… 12
Cleaning …………………………………………………………………………………… 12

Caring for Your Freemie System

Tubing Care ……………………………………………………………………………… 13

Troubleshooting Tips

Breasts Not Emptying …………………………………………………………………… 14
Loss of Suction ………………………………………………………………………… 14
Milk In Tubing ……………………………………………………………………………… 14
Need To Stop Or Break Suction ………………………………………………………… 14

Compatible Pump Connection Diagrams

Freemie Freedom ………………………………………………………………………… 15
Freemie Equality ………………………………………………………………………… 16
Medela …………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Philips Avent ……………………………………………………………………………… 18
Ameda …………………………………………………………………………………… 19

Spare Parts & Customer Service ………………………………………………………… 20

Indications for use:

The Freemie Breast Pump Collection System is intended to be used in conjunction with an
approved powered breast pump for the purpose of expressing human milk.

This is a single user product. Use by more than one person may present
a health risk and void the warranty.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

pump efficiently

Single or double pumping

Freemie can be used for single
or double pumping as desired.

pump and relax

Home

Simultaneously pump or passively
collect milk while breastfeeding to
catch and store every precious drop.

Work

Pump discreetly at your work
station without ever undressing.

Travel

Travel with Freemie to express milk
on the go whenever a private place
can’t be found.

Important Notice

If you have any concerns about your health, or experience any pain while nursing or
using any breast pump, consult your health care or lactation professional immediately.
Dr. Dao, Dao Health and Freemie User Manual do not give medical or lactation advice,
or make diagnoses.

Not made with BPA,
DEHP, or natural
rubber latex

Spill Guard
Flat Base

8 Ounce Capacity

Spill Guard
Finger Grip

Easy Pour
Spout

Comfortable
Breast Funnel

Quick Connector

pump while bonding

Freemie can be used to pump
milk while breastfeeding. Place
baby on one breast and
Freemie on the other.

pump the freemie way

• Use Freemie only with compatible pumps.

• Keep Freemie in an upright position while pumping.

• Transfer milk to a proper storage container right after pumping.

• Use Freemie when you must express milk discreetly and hands-free underneath normal clothing.

• Use Freemie only as often and only as long as you normally breastfeed your baby. Consult a
lactation professional if you have questions about your milk supply.

• Use with a bra or manually hold in place.

• Keep out of reach of infants and children. Freemie has small parts that can be a choking hazards.

• Consult your lactation professional if you have questions about whether Freemie is appropriate
for you or to help determine the correct funnel size for you.

Do

Do Not

WARNING:

USE ONLY WITH FREEMIE COMPATIBLE PUMPS. USE WITH UNAPPROVED PUMPS MAY

CAUSE INJURY TO YOU OR DAMAGE YOUR PUMP. MISUSE MAY VOID WARRANTY.

SEE COMPATIBLE PUMPS ON PAGES 15 - 19.

Important Safety Instructions

• Do not bend forward or recline while using Freemie, and avoid excessive movement. This could
cause leakage, loss of suction, and milk to flow into tubing.

• Do not overfill Freemie cups, as this may cause milk to flow into the tubing. You may hear a faint
bubbling sound as the Freemie is filling. There is a risk of overfilling if you are hearing impaired or
use Freemie in a noisy environment.

• Do not use Freemie if you must watch your milk ejection reflex or manually massage your breasts
while pumping to ensure that they are completely empty.

• Do not share. Freemie is a personal use item.

• Do not use Freemie in any situation that may be unsafe should you become drowsy or distracted
during milk expression.

• Do not use Freemie for simultaneous breastfeeding and pumping with compromised infants
without first consulting your healthcare or lactation professional.

• Do not continue to use Freemie if you experience pain or discomfort in the breast or
nipple while pumping.

2

Breast Funnel

(2)

25mm - FG024
28mm - FG025
32mm - FG026

Valve Base

(2)
FG029

Two cup assemblies included with each
Freemie Breast Pump Collection System.

Natural Shape Cup

(2)
FG027

Valve

(3)
FG030

Freemie Breast Pump Collection System

Additional funnel sizes available
at www.Freemie.com.

Parts included:

Pump Connection Kits

For connecting to other approved compatible pumps, use proper Connection
Kits. For further information on connecting to your pump, see the Pump
Connection Diagrams.

Medela Pumps

FG022 Freemie Freedom Double Electric Pump Page 15
FG023 Freemie Equality Manual Pump Page 16
FG020 Philips Avent Page 18
FG020 Ameda Page 19

Other Compatible Pumps

Compatible

Kit #

Compatible Pump

Diagram

FG021 Lactina, Symphony, Pump in Style Page 17

Kit #

Medela Pumps

Diagram

Connection kit for Medela pumps included in box.

3

Sanitize Parts

Disassemble and clean Freemie prior to first use. Some parts must be boiled initially.

Unsnap cup from funnel Pull valve base off funnel Remove valve from

valve base

Boil these parts
for 10 minutes
to sanitize

Do NOT boil
these parts

• Do not let parts sit on the bottom of the boiling pot.
Parts should float freely.

• Remove from water and allow to dry completely.

Parts must be thoroughly dry before use.

• Hand wash valve in hot, soapy water and rinse.
Allow parts to cool and dry completely before use.

Do not boil or steam sterilize tubing, valves,

or connectors.

• Quick Connector can be washed by hand when necessary.

Preparing Freemie for First Use

4

5

Always wash hands prior to assembling Freemie. All parts must be completely dry,
correctly positioned, and secure.

Place Valve
onto Valve
Base

Inspect the device before each use for signs of wear or damage and replace parts if
signs of wear are noted.

Make sure Valve
is straight

Correct

Incorrect

Keep stem aligned
with tubing port

Push Breast Funnel and
Valve Base firmly together

Align ports and
snap together

Gently tug on
Valve to ensure
it is secure

1

2

3

5 6

Insert Tubing
into Valve Base

Push to ensure
tubing is securely
in port

7

8

4

Push
together

Assembling Freemie Cups