A little background. For the first month of my daughter's life I exclusively pumped due to early on nipple confusion and inverted nipples that made breastfeeding a painful and stressful. Now hear me out I LOVE my Spectra2 electric pump, but after exclusively pumping for a month I realized quickly that it wouldn't be sustainable (AKA it was miserably time consuming). With the use of a nipple shield I am now able to successfully nurse. From pumping all the time I had a consistent oversupply that lead to some serious engorgement. As much as I was happy to keep my supply up to build a freezer stash I was looking for a more comfortable and less time consuming way to collect milk- in comes the Haakaa.
Pros:
1) Can be used while nursing OR pumping on the opposite breast.
2) Consistently pulls 2-3 oz per feeding/ pump/ let down.
3) When applied correctly it is VERY comfortable.
4) Compact- great for travel or use in the car. It takes up very little room in the diaper bag.
Cons:
1) If you have a squirmy baby they may be able to kick the pump off.
2) The measurements are about .5 a ML off. If you are freezing or storing that milk be sure to measure separately to get an accurate amount.
3) Totally worth it to buy the lid or flower stopper. I have only ever had it tip once but it is still disappointing to see liquid gold go to waste.
Final thoughts- I have spent in upwards of $400.00+ to find a breastfeeding solution that works for me and my baby. If I would have known a $15.00 pump would be that solution I would have bought it a lot sooner and saved myself a lot of headache, stress, and painful boobs. Seriously even if it doesn't work for you what is $15 in the grand scheme of things? Buy the pump, build a stash, and love nursing your kiddo.
| Safety Warning | Check product condition regularly. Replace if this product shows any signs of damage. Only soft-bristle brushes or soft sponges should be used to clean this product. This product is not a toy. Do not use this product for anything other than its intended use. |
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| Model Number | MHK039-G |
| Target Gender | Female |
| Material Type | Silicone |
| Material composition | High Quality Food Grade Silicone |
| Material type free | BPA PVC and Phthalate Free |
| Material Care Instructions | Clean before and after each use. We strongly recommend use the steam system or by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes to clean haakaa silicone products. |
| Additional product features | Lightweight, portable and the perfect tool for baby bags, Made from high quality food grade silicone, Recommended by nursing mums, magazines, celebrities, doulas and lactation consultants, Compatible with Haakaa Flower Stoppers and Silicone Breast Pump Cap, New Zealand Brand |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | New Style |
| Best uses | Breast Milk Expression, Catching Let-down, Breastfeeding Assistant |
| Batteries required | No |
| Manufacturer | haakaa |
| Item model number | MHK039-G |
| Product Dimensions | 4.85 x 4.85 x 17.65 cm; 109 Grams |
| ASIN | B07CWK4S5W |
