haakaa Ladybug Milk Collector Breast Milk Saver Breast Shell for Breastfeeding, Collect Breastmilk Leaks, Skin-Friendly and Easy to Wear (1.4oz/40ml,1PC)

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Milk collection shells are exactly what the name implies – shell-shaped devices made out of silicone or plastic that you place over your nipples to collect any excess milk that leaks between feeds. First, make sure you have a good suction. Remember to try folding down the flange of your haakaa and then attaching to your breast for best results. The best part about these milk collectors is that you can pop them in the dishwasher when they get dirty. There are only two pieces to clean so no need to worry about losing a part during the cleaning process.

The fact that the Haakkaa Nursing Cup is shaped like a domed shell – makes it much more desirable for the purpose of catching leaking breast milk. The Haakaa Silicone Pump draws breast milk from the breast using gentle suction. Soft and comfortable, it’s made from food-grade silicone and is easy to clean. The Haakaa milk catcher maximises the quantity of breast milk leakage it collects preventing your breast milk let down from being wasted on nursing pads. To help you find the perfect device for collecting milk, we consulted our huge Facebook community of Australian mums and listed their most popular choices below.When baby is finished on one side, use your finger to break the suction of your haakaa, and reattach to the side your baby just finished feeding on. You may or may not get milk on that side, it just depends on if you have another let down or not. And finally, unlike other milk collection shells on this list, their design helps your nipples rest – a definite benefit as sometimes they might be sore and need a break after a solid session with your manual or electric breast pump.

The best part about them isn’t all of that though, it’s the added air vent at the top of the breast shells that help keep the air circulating to prevent excess moisture from accruing around the nipple, thus helping to prevent nipple rashes and other problems from occurring. Ensure the plug is pulled out from the outlet. Put the Silicone Milk Collector between your breast and bra, making sure the opening is centered over your nipple. All of the materials are perfectly eco-friendly as well if, like me, you’re watching the size of your carbon footprint. The nipples themselves are placed on a round ring at the bottom that helps keep the milk collection shell firmly in place.In my experience, not at all – but it depends a bit on your breast size and what you’re wearing. If you’re wearing a tight shirt and a bra without padding, or have very large breasts, it might be noticeable. A nipple shield is especially helpful with nipple confusion cases, where the baby had gotten too used to the bottle. Once the hakkaa is properly placed on your breast, you shouldn’t have issues with it staying on, as the suction is pretty powerful. If you feel like the hakka breast pump is having a hard time staying in place, simple release the suction and try again. Moral of the story, there is a BETTER WAY to catch leaking breast milk. Most Common Times You May Experience Leaking Additionally, you can try looking at photos or videos of your baby while you’re using the haakaa breast pump to try and encourage let down.

Many mums leak or let-down from one breast while feeding from the other, the Silicone Breast Milk Collector is designed to collect the breast milk that naturally flows from the other breast while nursing, to ensure every drop is used and not wasted.Clean after each use. We strongly recommend cleaning and sterilizing your Silicone Milk Collector with any steam sterilizing system or by boiling in water for 2-3 minutes. Do not use any bleach-based agents or sterilizing tablets to clean this product. Do not use UV sterilizers to clean this product as it may impact its lifespan. To make sure you’re getting a good suction. See the photos above to ensure you’re placing the haakaa on your breast correctly. Make sure to squeeze the haakkaa breast pump at the base, not the sides or top, for the strongest suction. After you sterilize the haakaa make sure it’s completely dry–you might even wipe it with a clean towel before you try to use it– as any moisture will completely ruin your seal. I probably wouldn’t wear them when lying down (though some have said they wear them at night), and I would get the hang of them at home before wearing them to work or that type of thing. But overall, I was surprised by how secure they were. How do you wash them? While warm compresses and showers can promote milk let-down it is not recommended to use the Silicone Breast Milk Collector when showering as you may inadvertently contaminate your collected milk with shower gels / body soaps, etc.