The Freemie Liberty II Breast Pump System with Standard Cups is a portable and discreet breast pump designed for hands-free expression. The system includes a main pump unit, two collection cups, tubing, and various accessories for assembly and use.
Function Description:
The Freemie Liberty II is a breast pump system that allows users to express milk directly into collection cups worn inside their bra. The pump unit provides adjustable suction and cycle settings to mimic a baby's natural nursing rhythm, facilitating both stimulation and expression phases. It features customizable memory buttons to save preferred settings, an automatic shutoff timer, and a battery life indicator. The system supports both single and double pumping.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Battery Life: A full charge provides approximately 2.5 hours of operation. The battery requires 2-3 hours to fully charge before first use.
- Timer: Counts down from 40:00 minutes, adjustable in 5-minute increments.
- Suction Settings: Ranges from 1 (low) to 10 (strong).
- Cycle Settings: Ranges from 1 (fast) to 10 (slow).
- Turbo Mode: Achieved by pressing the Cycle up button one time after setting it to 10, providing the slowest suction and release cycle.
- Charging Port: Rechargeable Micro USB Port.
- Included Flange Sizes (Deluxe System): 25mm and 28mm Breast Flanges.
- Fitmie Inserts: Available separately in sizes 15mm - 26mm.
Usage Features:
- Customizable Memory Buttons: Three numbered buttons (M1, M2, M3) allow users to save and quickly recall their preferred suction and cycle settings.
- LCD Display: Shows current suction, cycle, timer, and battery life.
- Power On/Off Button: For easy control of the pump.
- Adjustable Timer Control: Allows users to modify the pumping duration.
- Adjustable Suction and Cycle Controls: Buttons to increase or decrease suction strength and cycle speed.
- Hands-Free Pumping: Collection cups fit inside a bra, allowing for discreet pumping.
- Pumping Positions: The system allows for a range of pumping positions, including sitting, leaning back, and lying down, with proper cup orientation and bra security.
- Milk Transfer: Milk is poured from the cups into a storage bag or bottle via a pour spout located at the 12 o'clock position.
- Clothing Clip: The pump unit comes with a clothing clip for attachment, designed for general movement but not vigorous activity.
- Flange Fit Guidance: The manual provides detailed instructions on how to find the best breast flange fit, emphasizing comfort and optimal milk output. It explains how to identify if a flange is too small, too big, or the correct size, and recommends using a ruler or coin diameters to estimate nipple base size.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Prior to First Use: Boil specific parts (breast flange, barrier, valve base, valve, cup) in large uncovered pots for 10 minutes while stirring.
- After Each Use: Clean the same parts with hot soapy water and rinse well.
- Tubing: Tubing parts do not come into contact with milk and do not need to be cleaned between uses.
- Assembly/Disassembly: Parts should be assembled dry just before use and left disassembled between uses.
- Care Instructions: Avoid using abrasives, brushes, UV, or steam sterilization on any Freemie Cup parts to prevent damage or malfunction.
- Troubleshooting (Suction Test): Before placing cups in a bra, users are advised to turn on the pump, set suction and cycle to 10, and observe if the barrier inside the cup collapses and releases. If not, reassemble cups and check all tubing connections.
- Digital User Manual: A QR code is provided to access the complete digital user manual for detailed use and care instructions.
- Spare Parts: Spare parts and Fitmie inserts are available for purchase on the manufacturer's website.