Updated at 12 weeks old: I wanted to update my review about the Elvie curve. Once my supply calmed down (oversupply) I actually only reliably got 20-30ml (both sides) per session, which is nowhere near as good as a Haakaa. As a reliable milk collector to build a stash, this is NOT a good choice. However, the rest of my review is accurate: it’s good to catch a letdown and handy that it fits in your bra when you’ve an interested toddler around.
However, I didn’t really end up using it past a few weeks. Essentially, if I needed to save milk I just used a Haakaa when toddler wasn’t around or pumped, and if I didn’t need to collect milk, instead of fiddling with the Elvie Curve I just let letdown absorb into my breast pads. The Curve became obsolete, which was a real shame. If this had suction equal to the Haakaa, it would be the perfect product for milk collection. Sadly, it doesn’t meet the same standard.
Original review at 2 weeks old:
I’m going to level with you. This isn’t as good as the Haakaa/Naturebond for output. However, if you’re a mother who simply can’t sit with a Haakaa on any more (ie if you have a toddler who keeps trying to pull it off) then this is a pretty useful item to have.
It collects a decent amount of letdown (I’ve had up to 80-100ml in a session) which is enough if you’re slowly building a freezer stash. It sits in your bra, which is a huge benefit because you can be sure it won’t be falling off and getting milk everywhere. It has a decent suction, not as strong as a Haakaa but definitely enough to trigger letdown and much stronger than every day milk collectors (eg Medela). It is generally more convenient and less obvious than a Haakaa, if you used it with other people around.
Over all, it’s a good alternative for a Haakaa and the best part is it goes in your bra.
| Weight | 118 Grams |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elvie |
| Country of origin | China |
