Freemie Deluxe – Assemble with Medela Freestyle

FAQ: If I am using a non compatible pump (like me, I am using Medela Freestyle), can I self modify / enhance the parts to suit my pump?

I have read and understood that my pump, Medela Freestyle is not compatible with Freemie so I have made enquiries to the reseller and ask about it. I am worried what if I have spend the money and I could not use it? Worse, if I have to buy another pump just to use Freemie. My conversation and queries with the reseller as follows (green is reseller):

• Is it compatible with Medela Freestyle?
• Yes.
• But I read and research, so far the reviews all commented a no. 
• For Medela Deluxe, if you can use it with Medela Freestyle. 
• What is the concern and why everyone say No? What is the risk? 
• If you use a wrong pump the risk is the back flow problem. The milk may flow back to your pump. This can actually be resolved if you use a back flow protector. 

This is the back flow protector and how to assemble. A little modification and it works!

Tutorial & step by step:

• After you assemble freemie (refer to my previous video sharing), you can now connect your tube to the (tube 2 – which is the bigger tube) . 
• Fix the tube 2 to your BFP. 

TAKE NOTE! You must fix the tube 2 connecting to the smaller tubing toward the pump. Or else the BFP won’t be protecting your pump!

• Then connect the other end of tube 2 to Medela. 

Vola! Happy pumping people!

Lots of Love,
Hot Mama