Posts by Allison Tolman
FLANGE SIZING 101 | What it is, why it’s important, and how to get it right!
Flange sizing is essential! Did you know that in order to most effectively pump you need to know your flange size? What even IS a flange size? How do you measure it? Is having a small flange size bad? What about a big size?? So many questions! Read on for the top flange sizing questions…
Read More5 Mistakes Working Moms Make
What is a common mistake working moms make? Lots of people ask me this question! This post will share the 5 biggest mistakes that working moms make. As a lactation consultant, a breast pump expert and a mom of three I have lots of experience, good and bad, with pumping! So let’s talk about the…
Read More5 Reasons NOT to Pump
A reason not to pump? You probably don’t hear that very often. Pumping has surged in recent years, especially since insurance companies now cover breast pumps. But just because you can get a breast pump doesn’t mean you have to use it! This post will cover five reasons NOT to pump.
Read MoreMomCozy Products: An Honest Review
MomCozy products are budget friendly. They advertise being inexpensive alternatives to pricey breast pumps. But are MomCozy products high quality? Read this review for an honest impression of MomCozy! (This post was originally a video. Check it out, below!) This review will cover three MomCozy products. So, let’s see if this cheap stuff holds up…
Read MoreElvie Pump PROS and CONS
The Elvie pump is a wearable pump. It is one small unit with the pump on top, bottle that catches milk on the bottom and a flange on the back that covers the breast. The Elvie really is an all in one wearable breast pump! It is a great device that has help to revolutionize…
Read MoreSpectra Synergy Gold: A Review
The Spectra Synergy Gold is another great pump from Spectra. If you’ve been around New Little Life for awhile, you’ll know that Spectra is a highly recommended and beloved brand! So, let’s delve deeper into the Spectra Synergy Gold! (This post was originally a video. Check it out, below!) Initial Impression of the Spectra Synergy…
Read MoreWILLOW vs ELVIE vs FREEMIE: Wearable Breast Pump Comparison
Willow vs Elvie vs Freemie is a match up of three popular wearable breast pumps. Wearable, hands-free breast pumps are so popular right now, and for good reason! New moms are busy and breast pumps like the Willow, the Elvie, and the Freemie are making it so moms can more easily meet their breastfeeding goals.…
Read MoreWillow vs Freemie
Willow vs Freemie is an interesting debate in the wearable breast pump world. Wearable breast pumps are super popular right now and for good reason! They can make pumping so much easier and more convenient. Especially if you’ve got other kiddos or plan on returning to work, you’ll want to look at the wearable breast…
Read MoreFreemie Breast Cups: A Review
The Freemie Breast Cups are wearable accessory for the Freemie breast pumps, or to any pump! But how do they measure up to other wearable/portable pumps?? This review will cover how the Freemie Cups work, how to set them up, how to clean them, how to pour out your milk as well as the pros…
Read MoreThe Haakaa Breast Pump PROS and CONS
The Haakaa Breast Pump, while technically a breast pump, is not a traditional electric pump. It’s a silicone cup that you squeeze to attach to your breast and it pumps milk through manual suction. Although you can pump a couple ounces from your breast with this, it’s not going to empty you like an electric…
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