How To Use Haakaa Correctly

However you shouldn t use it as a replacement to an electric or manual pump because it does not have a high suction rate.

How to use haakaa correctly. Hold in place with hand with flange back apply to centered nipple. To clear a clogged duct with epsom salt just fill up your haakaa pump with a mixture of water and epsom salt at attach to the affected breast. To clean haakaa between uses rise the haakaa thoroughly with clean water to wash off all leftover milk. However make sure you still rise it off with hot or boiling water before use. Flip the flange toward your skin while keeping air out of the collection chamber.

Because your baby or the pump is stimulating your let down you will find that your milk just flows once you have it suckered on. Then add epsom salt and warm water to the haakaa and attach as normal. Yes you can use the haakaa without nursing if you are using a manual pump on one side. Then put the haakaa into boiling water in 3 5 minutes to sterilize it. To use a haakaa you simply attach it to your breast while your infant suckles or you pump on the other side.

Apply suction by gently squeeze the bottom part of haakaa. Then you can relax while haaka does the work for you. Apply with some force to lay flush with skin. Burp and remove the air from the haakaa collection chamber. Because epsom salt is a natural anti inflammatory agent this trick works perfectly to clear up a clogged duct.

How to put on your haaka. The epsom salt and warm water will help along with the suction to help clear the clogged duct. Fold back haakaa flange. The haakaa is genius for treating clogged ducts. Give the base a squeeze to create suction.

Use a warm compress on your breast as you normally would. Dry the pump thoroughly with a clean cloth once sanitized. When you re ready place the flange over your breast positioning your nipple in the center of the tunnel. Put it onto your breast centering on your nipple areola. Haakaa is dishwasher safe so you can clean it with a dishwasher.