06/14/2026
Let's talk about the Haakaa! 🍼✨
If you've never used one before, a Haakaa is a silicone milk collector that attaches to one breast while your baby nurses on the other.
Here's why so many moms love it:
When your baby triggers a letdown, both breasts release milk. Without a Haakaa, that milk may simply leak into a breast pad, onto your shirt, or down your leg. The Haakaa allows you to catch and save that milk with very little effort.
It can be a great way to slowly build a small freezer stash without dragging out an electric pump, washing pump parts, or adding another task to your already busy day.
That said, I recommend using it in moderation.
A common misconception is that the Haakaa is only collecting milk that would have leaked anyway. While it is considered a passive pump, it does create continuous suction. That suction can pull additional milk from the breast beyond what would naturally drip out during a letdown. Over time, using it at every feeding, every day, may contribute to oversupply for some moms.
Personally, I tend to reach for my Haakaa:
✔️ First thing in the morning when milk production is naturally higher
✔️ After a longer stretch of sleep when I'm feeling fuller
✔️ For mild engorgement relief after a longer nap
✔️ When I want to collect a little extra milk without committing to a pumping session
One other tip: it should not hurt.
The amount of suction depends on how much you collapse the silicone before attaching it. If you completely fold and compress it before placing it on the breast, the suction may feel quite strong. If you only partially collapse it, you'll create gentler suction that many moms find much more comfortable.
Like most breastfeeding tools, the Haakaa isn't inherently good or bad—it's all about using it intentionally and in a way that supports your feeding goals
What are your thoughts on the Haakaa?
💕 Love it?
🤔 Not a fan?
🍼 Saved your breastfeeding journey?
😅 Sitting forgotten in a drawer?
Tell me your experience below!
