Elvie Stride Hands-Free Electric Breast Pump

Who Uses the Elvie Stride Double Electric Breast Pump? Breastfeeding individuals looking for a hands-free way to comfortably and conveniently pump breastmilk.

Why They Love It: The portable and lightweight design fits in standard nursing bras, which lets users tackle other tasks like washing dishes, eating, and childcare while simultaneously pumping breast milk. The 10 intensity settings allow users to customize the device to their needs.

The Elvie Stride Breast Pump is a hospital-grade, portable pump that operates hands-free so users can express breast milk while focusing on other tasks. It offers powerful and comfortable pumping with 10 customizable intensity settings and a lightweight design. The unit weighs less than 5 ounces and allows users to collect milk in-bra with a discreet silhouette underneath clothing.

The Elvie Stride features 10 intensity settings and two modes. The Single Switch-pumping rhythm starts in Stimulation mode and then, after two minutes, switches to Expression mode. The device can be used as a single or double pump, with each cup holding up to 5 ounces or 150 milliliters.

The cycle rate is linked to the different intensity levels. When using a higher intensity, the suction is stronger but the pumping cycle is slower. Lower intensity levels result in the opposite, with reduced suction and faster pumping cycles.

Stimulation and Expression modes use different pumping rhythms to promote milk flow. Stimulation mode uses a faster rhythm to trigger milk let-down. Expression mode uses a slower rhythm to stimulate milk flow.

Can users single-pump while breastfeeding a baby from the other breast? 
Yes, the single-pumping option allows users to breastfeed simultaneously while pumping. 

What is the vacuum range for the Elvie Stride? 
The vacuum range is up to -270 mmHg when double-pumping and up to -300 mmHg when single-side pumping. 

How long does the battery last between charges? 
It's estimated that the battery should last for five 30-minute sessions.

Can the pump be used without the app? 
Yes, the pump can be used without the app; however, users may miss out on beneficial features, such as live milk monitoring, remote control access, pumping history, and more.

How and when does the Elvie pump need to be cleaned and sterilized? 
The Hub is an electrical unit that can only be cleaned using a damp, clean cloth, but make sure to keep the black semicircle clean and free of residue.

The seals, diaphragms, valves, spout, bottle, and breast shields are washable, dishwasher-safe components that should be cleaned after each use and sterilized once a day.

Does Elvie Stride work with all cup sizes? 
Yes, It is designed to fit in standard nursing bras, so cup size does not matter. 

What if the included 24 mm breast shields don't fit me? 
You can purchase 21 or 28 mm breast shields if the 24 mm size does not work for you. Finding the correct breast shield size(s) is key because the pump will not work effectively with the wrong size. Breastfeeding individuals should measure the base of their nipples regularly, as they may change size before and after giving birth and over the course of breastfeeding.

The Breast Shields are sized according to the base width of the nipple. The sizes are as follows:

• 16–18 mm base of the nipple is a 21 mm breast shield.
• 18–21 mm base of the nipple is a 24 mm breast shield.
• 21–25 mm base of the nipple is a 28 mm breast shield.