Valve bases work with existing 25mm, 28mm and 32mm Breast FunnelsnDecreased suction may require replacing valve bases and/or Freemie duckbill valvesnWith proper care, valve bases and valves should not need to be replaced more than every few months, with regular usenThe Freemie Valve Base replacements for Freemie Collection Cups are spare parts for lost, worn out or damaged valve bases for Freemie Hands Free, Concealable Collection Cups that allow a woman to pump with her clothes on. Valve bases that begin to too easily slip off the funnels may be causing vacuum leaks, and reduced or ineffective suction.