haakaa Manual Breast Pump Silicone Milk Saver for Breastfeeding Moms 4oz

I never write reviews, but this has been such a game changer for me, I feel like I need to shout about it...and then go buy one for every new mom I know! First off, I bought this for my fifth baby, and I’ve breastfed them all so I thought I had it all figured out. My first two babies were premature twins, and so I am no stranger to the traditional breast pump - and like most women, I hate them. I’ve always had a good supply, but I avoid pumping because it’s SUCH a hassle, and my breast size required a huge flange, and even then I often had pain. Enter the Haakaa: I used it to relieve engorgement initially so I didn’t have to drag out a pump, and at this point I use it almost every time I nurse my baby. I can usually count on 3-6oz of milk in my little Haakaa EACH TIME. I have had zero pain, and it’s EFFORTLESS. So fast and easy to clean! And in the middle of the night when she is too sleepy to fully empty me and I want to sleep comfortably? Bring on the Haakaa! The only drawback is that for me, I need to empty it before moving to the other breast, or we will have overflow issues...which can lead to a loss of suction, and milk spilling. Also, it tips fairly easily - easily solved, I keep a coffee cup wherever I nurse and pop the Haakaa with milk in it so it cannot tip, then dump the milk into a storage bag and pop the storage bag in the mug for safekeeping while I put the Haakaa on the other side. Baby is now 9 days old and my freezer stash is getting crazy! BUY THIS NOW!!!!

If you HATE pumping, this little miracle is for you. I exclusively breastfed my first and had to pump from time to time (a ton of the beginning of course, but as a SAHM, not as much after then). I hate pumping. It’s time consuming and obnoxious. So many bottles and tubes and others parts to clean. I had a friend recommend the haakaa for my second.This little silicone pump is SO easy and quick to use. It’s silent and it empties an engorged breast in a way that doesn’t cause continued overproduction like an electric pump. It does the job hands-free while you’re nursing your little one. I get way more sleep now thanks to not having to deal with my electric pump and all of its components. I pop the haakaa on my breast before breastfeeding, then have 3+ oz if expressed milk by the time my baby’s done! I dump the milk into a storage bag, rinse the haakaa out (sterilizing it once a day or so), then go on about my day.Seriously, this pump will change your life. Best $13 ever spent.

I love using this in the morning when I’m really full and baby only wants to eat from one side before knocking out for a few hours. I’ve read that it doesn’t hold well unless you bend the suction part back and then place it on, but I find it holds well just squeezing the bottom for me.My nipple always end up getting sore when using the electric/hand pumps. This is very gentle and does the job just the same. I used to only pump when I’m really full and baby won’t eat from the other side, but with this I am pumping every feeding now. A huge plus that I literally could just forget it’s even on until after the feeding, and super easy to clean without all the crazy attachments other pumps would have.Only thing I would have changed about this was buying a lid with it. Oh wells.Can’t say how well it suctions while not feeding because I’ve only ever used it during feedings where the baby would encourage let downs.

I heard about the Haakaa from a Mom's group on Facebook. I was reluctant to buy it -- I mean come on a $20 pump -- could it really replace or live up to my $300 Medela system... but hey it was only $20, so why not give it a go. I bought it and started using it and within 3 days of starting to use it, I put my Medela back into it's "to-go" box and then into the garage.I wish wish wish I had a Haakaa with my son three years ago. This thing is flipping awesome. I feed on one-side and Haakaa the other and I haven't had to pump. Hours a day -- saved. My sanity -- saved. I was so sick of feeding and pumping every other hour, but with the Haakaa it relieves the pressure from my non-feeding side and has helped me build my stash. :)Give it a try. It's great. Oh, and get the lid. You'll want it.