No noise. Electric pumps are efficient, but they are so noisy! The Haakaa is much better for not disturbing your baby when in use and for use when watching TV so the noise isn’t drowned out. The Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump is made from 100% food-grade silicone, making it a more eco-friendly and safe option that won't leak plastic microparticles into your breastmilk. It fits perfectly into any handbag or baby bag and is the perfect gift for a mum to be. By using the haakaa to simply catch the milk that would otherwise be leaking into a breast pad, you won’t be altering your supply too much.

The haakaa pump is made of 100% food-grade silicone and is dishwasher safe! Unlike an electric breast pump, the hakka has no small parts and doesn’t require electricity– so you can pump on the go. It’s basically a breastfeeding game-changer! Before the first use, wash and sanitize the pump. To do so, product literature recommends boiling the pump for 2-3 minutes, then drying thoroughly with a cloth. Unlike an electric pump that has several different flange sizes available, the haakaa is one-size-fits all. Because of the powerful suction and lightweight size of the haakaa the one size should not be a problem for most women. I’m personally on the smaller side, and didn’t have an issue with the haakaa staying in place. Haakaa Convertible – Haakaa Review Find Out How This Pump Can Help You Collect More Milk post by Mama NaturalThe traditional constant pumping action required for manual/ non-electrical pumps isn't necessary with the Haakaa although our customers have found a squeeze every now and then can help to produce a letdown. If you have a hand free gently massage your breast or apply a warm compress to improve your milk flow.

However, 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.

Tips: Encourage letdown by placing a warm flannel on top of your breast and massaging gently. While your child is feeding, attach your Haakaa pump to the other breast to catch precious milk that would otherwise be lost in a nursing pad. If you’re an exclusive pumper, I think having a haakaa would still be beneficial, but it can’t take the place of an electric pump. I think having something small that you can take with you on short trips that doesn’t require electricity would absolutely benefit an exclusive pumping mom. What if the Haakaa Won’t Stay On? A lot of moms who own both an electric breast pump and Haakaa said that she never use the electric pump at home because it is so convenient to just use Haaka at home to pump one breast while feeding the baby on the other side.

Since your milk supply is going to be different than any other mom’s supply it’s hard to give a good estimate as to what you might expect to collect using a haaka. It seems like the normal amount you can expect to pump using a haaka is anywhere from 1-2 ounces per nursing session. Haakaa Pumps can trigger an oversupply in some people, especially when used multiple times a day to encourage excess milk removal in the early days. Remember, your body doesn’t know the difference between the baby and the Haakaa, all it knows is if the stimulus caused a let-down of milk. It's silent, too. So you can pump even if your little one happens to fall asleep on the boob without having to worry about the whirring of an electric pump awakening your snoozing cherub. Like most breast pumps, there is more than one model of the haakaa available. Let’s take a look: Haakaa Manual Breast Pump

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Very compact and small. Whether you are using this at home, or planning to use it while out and about, you'll love how small Haakaa is and you can just keep it inside your purse because it is so small. See the picture below how Haakaa stands side by side with my Mi phone (as big as IPhone 6).

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.

Depending on your breast shape, size, and fullness, you may have trouble keeping the haakaa attached. If your haakaa won’t stay on, here are some things you can try: You can actually see the different layers of breast milk separate when you have left expressed milk to chill in the fridge. Anything that removes milk from your breasts can increase your milk supply. Breast milk works on a supply and demand system. The more milk you demand, the more milk your body will make. If you want to see an increase in milk supply, use the Haakaaas much as possible (removing milk on a frequent basis).