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Type 1.5 Pump info

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Lulutwin54

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I am starting on a pump in 2 weeks and wanted to know how to phyically manage whilst sleeping ? as I can't see how it can be comfortable. Where do most ladies attach it if they dont wear pyjamas Should I buy a sports bra?
 
No just chuck it in the bed, no need to attach it to anything at all.
 
Hi and welcome to the forum @Lulutwin54

I wear a pump belt to bed, sits around my waist and never interrupts sleep, been 2 years now wearing it, otherwise some put theirs under the pillow and that seems to work for them
 
I tried chucking it into the bed but found it always ended up underneath me and woke me up.
Therefore, I use a HidIn pump belt wrapped around my thigh.
For a while I just used a stretchy bandage to hold it in place but found my pump sometimes escaped so made the investment.

I also use these under my bra or round my waist so have a few.
When I bought mine, they sent out 10% off your next purchase vouchers so suggest you only buy one the first time round.
 
I have nighties and pj tops with a pocket on the front, and it just clips into there. I tried just putting it next to me but I guess I'm a restless sleeper as the needle set got pulled out. I find the pump belts are fine until I have a cough or cold, then they feel like iron bands across my chest.
 
I've used a running belt for a long time and have also slept with mine lose but my latest find was a thigh band I bought from amazon, they come in a pack of 2 and have a pocket for your phone in them, they are basically just the frilly top from a pair of stockings designed to stop your thighs chafing!!!!
 
Seacrow said:
I find the pump belts are fine until I have a cough or cold, then they feel like iron bands across my chest.
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That is one reason why I wrap my belt around my thigh instead of my waist or chest.
I just adjust the length until it goes around twice my thigh and slip my pump in.
I use the same approach when I am wearing a dress. The only downside with this is how to politely get the pump out by shoving my hand up my skirt in polite company. I can do it ok if I am sitting at a table but not at a buffet.

I guess the thigh bands @sninge mentions do the same thing but I am a bit stingy so like my purchases to be multi purpose!
 
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