Haakaa Generation 1 Silicone Breast Pump 100ml - Clear

Overview

Haakaa's Generation 1 silicone breast pump is a one-piece manual pump that works by natural suction, with no batteries or cords. You squeeze the base, place it over the breast and it stays attached, collecting milk that flows on its own. Its best-known use is catching letdown from the other breast while your baby nurses.

Key features (per Haakaa and the Amazon.sa listing)

• One piece of food-grade silicone with no joints or parts to assemble.
• BPA-, PVC- and phthalate-free, per Haakaa.
• About 100 ml (roughly 4 oz) capacity.
• No batteries or power needed; silent, light (about 70 g per Amazon.sa) and easy to carry in a diaper bag.
• Can be sterilised with steam or by boiling for 2 to 3 minutes, per Haakaa.

What reviews found

• Wirecutter (The New York Times) names it the best pick for reducing waste in its breast pump guide, because it catches letdown from the opposite breast during a feed and many people find it stays on hands-free.
• BabyGearLab tested it and found it useful for collecting leaked milk and easing engorgement, but far less efficient than manual and electric pumps; it comes in one 30 mm size with one suction level, and it can spill if it pops off or a baby kicks it.
• On Amazon.sa it holds 4.5/5 from more than 16,000 ratings, 77% of them five stars.

Who it suits

• Breastfeeding mothers who leak from the other side during feeds and want to save that milk instead of losing it to a nursing pad.
• Anyone who wants a simple, quiet option for occasional use or travel.
• A cheap add-on to an electric pump, not a replacement for one.

Limits before buying

• Not an efficient pump for regular pumping or building a big stash; for daily pumping an electric pump suits better.
• One size and fixed suction, so it may not be comfortable or seal well for everyone, especially with very large or small breasts.
• It can come loose and spill if the baby moves or knocks it, so keep an eye on it.
• No lid is included, and Haakaa Australia says the 100 ml Gen 1 has no suction base, so don't count on it standing steady on a table.

Care and use

• Wash after every use with warm soapy water and a soft brush or sponge, then let it dry.
• Sterilise in a steam steriliser or by boiling for 2 to 3 minutes, per Haakaa.
• Avoid bleach, sterilising tablets, UV sterilisers and hard scourers.
• Silicone can turn cloudy with detergent, which Haakaa says is cosmetic; replace it if you see damage or tears.