I would not recommend Haakaa for exclusive pumping as it’s not as efficient or quick as a traditional breast pump, nor does it stimulate the breast in the same way for milk production. Update 29/6/22 – Haakaa have recently introduced a new upgraded silicone lid that is leak-proof, it’s not something I’ve personally tried yet though.

Recommended by nursing moms, magazines, celebrities, doulas and lactation consultants, just make sure you are getting only the original silicone breast pumps of haakaa international brand. This allows you to save every drop of precious liquid gold, helping you to build up a stash of breast milk between breastfeeding or pumping sessions without any extra effort. If your baby is unable to breastfeed or you choose to pump exclusively, you should pump breast milk as soon as you can to better establish your milk supply.

Maybe your baby is unable to latch or feed directly, or even the opposite – you might need to give your nipples a break from your bub’s mouth and give them time to heal! Enjoying a breastfeeding period is simple when you have our stylish and simple-to-use breast milk pump at hand!

It's soft silicone bristles easily remove leftover food and milk without scratching silicone surfaces.

Due to having a low milk supply, I need a pump with powerful suction, which the Haakaa silicone pump surprisingly has, but it still wasn’t allowing me to express masses of milk. If you are not nursing, try putting a warm wash cloth on top of your breast and massaging it to induce your milk flow. Bleach-based cleaners can reduce the lifespan of your silicone products and cause them to become sticky and unusable. It’s silent, discreet and portable, making it perfect for when you need to pump on the go as well as at home. We recommend the Haakaa Double Ended Cleaning Brush which is perfectly sized to throughly clean your Haakaa products.

There’s no “best way” – whether you breastfeed and pump or use formula all depends on what you want, what your body can supply and what best suits your lifestyle. With so many breast pumps out there, working out which is the right one for you is quite a challenge. Designed by a Mum, For Mums: Haakaa was founded in New Zealand and specializes in maternity and baby products. With the Haakaa, the suction is continuous so you need to check it is attached comfortably and adjust it if not.

Sometimes silicone can act like a magnet and attract its surroundings or absorb smells, colours etc. Although it works in the same way as the original Haakaa breast pump, our new pump has a few added features to make your life that little bit easier. There are also bottle options with a suction base so it doesn’t tip over (is there anything worse than spilling your breastmilk! Although dishwasher safe, we strongly recommend sterilising using a steam steriliser or by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes. By keeping the pump on for longer, you can collect more milk than the natural letdown to build a stash effortlessly.