Customer Reviews
Poorly designed product
After reading all the rave reviews about this product, I bought the medium sized one based on the sizing chart and it turned out to be so tight that I couldn't zip it up all the way. So, I ordered a second one, this time a large size and it turned out to be a little loose, the holes didn't center properly around the nipple and didn't hold the nipple shield in place for my medela pump, consequently the milk leaked and I had to hold the shields by hand throughout.
There is no way to adjust the bra to make it a little loose or little tight and the nipple holes are centered such that if it doesn't center on your breast correctly, there is no way to adjust it either. When regular bras are made with several hooks so you can adjust the tightness, why couldn't the manufacturer think about incorporating it in this specialized bra? I'm very disappointed by this sub-standard product, especially for the price.
This bra is saving my sanity! Works with Ameda & More!
I read ALL the reviews here before buying this bra. I recently bought the La Leche League one and was very disappointed that the Ameda flanges cannot fit through the holes (unless you insert them backwards which makes removing them after pumping messy)...
The Easy Expressions bra has stretchy holes and can fit the Ameda flanges in. (I have all sizes of flanges that Ameda makes and they all can fit so if you are using Ameda or Lansinoh, this bra will work for you)
A lot of the reviews had sizing issues. A lot of the ladies have said that medium would not fit and large was too big. Being a 36F, I decided to get the size large based on the complex sizing chart. The Large was not tight enough but I am certain based on the reviews that the medium wouldn't fit. I bought it with the intentions of altering it. I had to take it in 1/4" on each side in between the zipper and the nipple holes. I had to make the alteration there because the nipple holes were also too far apart for me. This simple alteration solved both problems of the bra being too big and the nipple holes being too far apart.
I could have used it as it came but I would have had to hold the flanges in place, kind of defeating the purpose. If you are unsure about sizing and can sew a straight line, I would recommend doing what I did and buy the larger size and take it in.
I think this bra would be better if it had optional straps. I may decide to add some later but if you wear a nursing bra underneath, it should hold the breasts up for pumping.
Because I had to make an alteration, I rated only 4 stars. But the bra as it is now deserves a 5. It allows me to pump hands-free. It is truly a lifesaver for a pumping mom. I wish I would have had this after I had my twins were born but better late than never. I am completely thrilled with this bra!
Added Later:
I discovered after a few uses that the fringe can be hooked onto a nursing bra to help hold the breast higher. Just hook the fringe loop onto the clip on the strap of the nursing bra. Works much better this way
