How to Combine Elvie Stride and Elvie Catch for Pumping and Collecting
By Smarter technology for women | Elvie Trainer and Elvie Pump | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: How-to Guides
Build a pump and collect routine that pairs Elvie Stride with Elvie Catch. Follow these steps to collect milk hands-free without extra sessions or wasted letdown.
Quick answer
Use Elvie Catch on the breast you are not pumping to collect letdown, and pump the other breast with Elvie Stride. This pump and collect routine captures milk hands-free without adding a separate session.
Why pair a wearable pump with a collector
Elvie Stride is a hands-free, hospital-grade electric breast pump that delivers up to -300 mmHg of suction, so it does the active pumping. Elvie Catch is a pair of silicone milk collection cups that sit in your bra and catch milk that would otherwise be lost. Together they let you pump one side and collect on the other during the same session.
This combo is not about replacing pumping sessions. It is about making each session more productive when you have a strong letdown or leak between feeds. If you already own both, pairing them is a practical way to reduce waste and keep your hands free.
When this routine works best
The pump-and-collect approach fits best when you are pumping regularly and notice milk leaking from the non-pumping breast. It also helps if you want to build a small stash without adding time to your day. It is less useful if you rarely leak or if your priority is exclusively pumping both sides at once, since Elvie Catch does not provide suction.
Step-by-step pump and collect routine
- 1. Set up Elvie Catch on the non-pumping breast: Insert the silicone cup into your bra on the side you are not pumping, positioning the opening over your nipple. Make sure the cup sits snugly against your breast without pressure points. Check that the cup is centered and the bra holds it firmly; a loose fit is the most common cause of spills.
- 2. Assemble and position Elvie Stride on the other breast: Connect the pump parts and place the flange over your nipple, then secure it inside your bra. Turn on the pump and adjust suction to a comfortable level. Start on a lower suction setting and increase gradually; jumping to maximum can cause discomfort and reduce letdown.
- 3. Pump and collect simultaneously: Let Elvie Stride run for your usual session length while Elvie Catch passively collects milk from the other side. You can move around, work, or relax hands-free. If you feel strong suction pulling on the collector side, readjust the cup; it should feel secure but not tight.
- 4. Remove and store collected milk: When finished, turn off the pump, remove Elvie Stride, then carefully take out Elvie Catch. Pour the collected milk from the cup into a storage container or bag. Label the container with the date and time; combine only milk collected at the same session or chilled first.
- 5. Clean both devices after each use: Disassemble Elvie Stride parts and wash according to the manufacturer's instructions. Rinse Elvie Catch thoroughly and allow both to air dry completely before the next session. Do not put Elvie Catch in the dishwasher unless the instructions explicitly allow it; hand washing protects the silicone.
Product facts
- Elvie Stride and Elvie Catch: Elvie Stride is a hands-free, hospital-grade performance electric breast pump with up to -300 mmHg of suction. That suction level means you can rely on the pump for efficient milk removal while the collector handles passive letdown on the other side.
Elvie Stride and Elvie Catch
