Haakaa Generation 1 Silicone Breast Pump, 100 ml Capacity

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Just like mealtimes for grown ups, you can't rush these things! So take your time and settle in. 'At first, it might take a few minutes for your milk to start flowing, which is completely normal and will vary from woman to woman,' says Eilis. 'When you find that your milk flow slows down in one breast, switch to the other – this will help speed up the process. Even if you are only expressing a little bit of milk at a time, it all adds up.' Try self-massage

Leave the Haakaa to do its job. You should feel some pull and the Haakaa should be attached to the breast if you have done this correctly. It was the best thing ever, I wish I found it for my first baby. I just put it on when feeding when I was at home. It meant that a rarely ever needed to actually pump to build a stash for the freezer." (Mumsnetter Jinglebellsoncake) If you are breastfeeding a baby and plan to offer a little expressed breast milk occasionally, then you will be fine with just a Haakaa.It really depends how you are planning to use your Haakaa. Here are the key differences between the two: Haakaa original Unlike a normal breast pump, which you’d use to a timetable, the Haakaa can be worn whenever you feed your baby - which is often unpredictable. So it’s best to give your nipples a rest by using breast pads or shells for some feeds. And I know this all to well. When my first baby was born in 2014, I remember being so upset about soaking my nursing pad while breastfeeding my baby. I didn’t want to always pump while nursing (who wants an oversupply?!), but did I have to let all that breast milk go to waste? Wouldn’t it be amazing, I thought, if there was some way to actually save all that milk instead of throwing it away? Our tester was really impressed by the quality, ease of use, cleanliness and value for money the Haakaa offers, and she gave it a solid 3.5 stars. Here’s what mums from our Talk forums think of the Haakaa: Our parent-tester used the Haakaa over a series of weeks with her newborn. She put it through its paces and took note of how it performed in a number of areas:

New mamas take note! If you breastfeed your baby, you will need (and deserve!) a break from making milk for your mini-me every once in a while. So, if you're preparing to return to work, planning a night out with the girls, or you're keen to share the load with your co-parent, investing in a breast pump is essential kit during the early days. Created by a New Zealand family-run company, the Haakaa breast pump is an amazing innovation for breastfeeding mamas because it allows you to almost effortlessly collect breast milk while nursing your baby. Keep it clean: Clean and sanitised kit is essential for the health of your baby and the preservation of breastmilk. 'Thoroughly cleaning and sterilising the pumps and bottles is your priority,' says Bland. 'Always read the manufacturer’s instructions before you use it for the first time. And don’t forget to wash your hands.' The Haakaa original has not been replaced by the 3rd generation Haakaa however there are a few key differences between the two.It’s easy to use and will make your breastfeeding days so much easier! It is ideal to use during the first few months when your milk supply is at its most plentiful, and your baby is at his least active stage. I only used my Haakaa for the first 4-5 months, but I managed to build up a sizeable freezer stash of breast milk during that time. How Do Silicone Breast Pumps Work? A manual breast pump doesn't just refer to a pump that is squeezed by hand. Over the years, different types of manual breast pumps have made their way onto the market, all with the aim of making expressing milk easier for mums. Manual/hand breast pumps: This low-cost option is portable with no need for electricity of batteries. 'The major downside is that you need at least one hand to operate the pump and the squeezing action can be exhausting, meaning lots of breaks and so disturbing that flow of milk,' explains Bland. 'This type of pumping can also take up much more time.' However, since the material is 100% silicone, I personally recommend hand-washing it so that you don’t expose the silicone to heat. While silicone is believed to be stable at high temperatures, I personally prefer to keep all silicone and plastics out of the dishwasher. Electric breast pumps work by using a motor to recreate the natural suction pattern of your baby's mouth at a rate somewhere around the 50-cycle-per-minute mark. Nowadays, electric breast pumps are sophisticated enough to include a stimulation mode, too, enabling the device to prompt your supply's let-down in the same way that your baby would.

It is best to store breast milk in small quantities using special storage bags to help avoid waste. It is important to label and date it. How do I heat breastmilk?

Manual vs electric breast pumps:

Once this stage is over your milk may then drip out a little steadier. So the secret is to keep the Haakaa on your breast for at least 15 to 20 minutes to ensure you’re getting a full feed. Does having a Haakaa mean I don’t need an electric pump? Many mothers report finding the Haakaa easier to use and get going with if they wait to fit it until after the letdown (where your baby or an electric pump has stimulated the breast to release milk from the glands) has begun. Haakaa original vs Haakaa 3rd generation pump: What’s the difference? It sounds obvious, but it's important to try to relax as much as possible. 'The more relaxed you are, the more milk you will produce,' says Eilis. 'Oxytocin is a hormone which is released in your body when you’re feeling happy and relaxed and can really help to stimulate milk flow. Understandably, when you have a newborn baby, this can be challenging. Taking your time in a comfortable place and listening to calming music might help with this.' Positioning and placement You can rinse thoroughly and then boil in water for three to five minutes or steam using an electric or microwave steamer to sterilise it. Does Haakaa only collect foremilk? This post will explain how you use a Haakaa plus what the difference is between the original and 3rd generation product.

The Haakaa essentially does the same job as the smaller breast milk collectors, however thanks to its design it can gather more milk both due to its size and how it fits over the breast. Every single time you use your breast pump, make sure the equipment is sterilised and your hands are clean. 'This will ensure that there is no risk of cross contamination to you, or your baby,' explains Eilis. 'Babies are building their immune system, so it is important to reduce the risk of infection.' RelaxHowever, it’s not a breast pump in the way that a manual like the Medela Harmony, or and electric pump like the Spectra S1, are - so we don’t think it’s fair to compare it to these. I thoroughly recommend adding it to your list of wants for either your baby shower or baby registry if you are planning to breastfeed your baby. Most breast pumps work by triggering your let-down reflex so your body naturally releases milk. Once you've collected your expressed milk in a pouch, it can then be kept in the fridge for up to two days or the freezer for about six months. Help using a breast pump for the first time