How to Use Your Haakaa Breast Pump:
1. Sterilise your pump by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes.
2. Place the pump flange over your nipple – make sure your nipple is centred comfortably in the neck of the pump.
3. Apply suction – you may need to adjust the position of your pump a couple of times. Once the pump is secure and comfortable, apply suction by squeezing the base of the pump to start the flow of milk.
4. Once milk begins to flow, simply leave the pump alone to do its thing!
5. When the pump is full, empty into a safe storage container and reposition.
6. If the flow of milk slows or you’ve expressed your desired amount, simply stick the suction base to a flat surface while you finish your feeding or redress.
Tips: Encourage let-down 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.
Cleaning & Care
Clean after each use. We strongly recommend cleaning and sterilising your Haakaa Breast Pump with any steam sterilising system or by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes. Do not use any bleach-based agents or sterilising tablets to clean this product. Instead, we recommend using a gentle, baby-safe dish soap. Do not use UV sterilisers to clean this product as it may impact the lifespan of your pump.
Caution
Check product condition regularly. Replace if this product shows any signs of damage. Do not store near any sharp objects. Only soft bristle brushes or soft sponges should be used to clean this product as hard scourers may scratch the surface. Exposure to detergent may make the silicone in this product appear cloudy. This product is not a toy. Do not use this product for anything other than its intended use. Store product in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight. Adult supervision is required.
Please note: Always consult with a medical professional regarding dietary requirements if you or your child is ill or on medication. Results may vary as each woman and her milk supply are unique.
The guidelines of health organisations should be followed at all times with regards to catching let-down/expressing and storing milk safely. We recommend following Plunket’s guidelines for safe breast milk storage.
maggie –
USA
I love this thing!
I used this for both my babies and it is a wonderful way to collect drip or streams and to start and build a milk stash. Get one!
Grace R. –
Australia
Absolute life changer
Absolutely bloody amazing!!! I can’t fathom why any other type of pump exists on this world while there are Haakaas . Absolute game changer, SO easy to use, no fiddling around with multiple parts or cords. This has made me enjoy breastfeeding and expressing!
Katelyn J. –
New Zealand
Perfect! Always love a Haakaa pump.
I had one of these I bought with my previous baby, always loved it but wish I had another. So I bought the second one! These work SO great when catching letdowns or even to do a full pump. (Just express a little on one side when the letdown stops to get the milk flowing again and then place the pump back on) Can also be used to empty the opposite breast while feeding baby.
SO EASY to place on the breast and being a single piece of equipment it’s so easy to clean (unlike electrical breast pumps with 4, 5, 6+ parts)
Easy to transport, easy to use when doing housework, this pump is a WIN WIN!
Definitely reccomend to all first and last time mummas!