1. My haakaa can‘t work for me. Why couldn’t I collecting or only collecting a small amount of breastmilk?

First, ensure that the Pump is securely attached with a strong suction. Using a warm compress, pumping in the shower, pumping first thing in the morning, and gently massaging your breast, are all easy ways you can stimulate more milk to be expressed!

2. My Haakaa pump is hurting when I'm pumping. How can I stop it feeling this way? What causes the pain?

Maybe suction too strong. Try to just lightly squeeze the base and attach to your breast making sure your nipple is in the centre of the pump and not touching the sides of the Pump. The more air gets squeezed out, the stronger the suction will be.

3. Why does my Haakaa has a strong smell of plastic? Is there any way to get rid of the smell?

Make a paste of baking soda and water, rub it all over the Pump and then soak it in a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and warm water for about 30-60min. Then clean your pump thoroughly with warm soapy water. Finally, boiling in hot water for 2-3 mins.

4. My haakaa breast pump just lose its suction and fall off when I use it. What should I do?

First of all, make sure that you are using the breast pump the right way. Follow the instructions above. If there is residue that causes the breast pump to lose suction, you can use the odor removal method in the 3rd question to remove the residue.

5. What times of the day are better to use a breast pump to collect breastmilk?

The easiest time to express milk using a breast pump is in the morning! For the rest of the day, it’s best to express 30 mins to 1 hr after feeding your bub. You can also catch let-down with haakaa from the other breast while your baby is feeding.