Haakaa
Silicone Manual Breast Pump, 150ml
6.7/10 overallAround £14
A one-piece silicone suction pump that catches letdown from the other breast during a feed, no batteries or moving parts.
The verdict
The Haakaa is a one-piece silicone suction pump, around £14, that catches passive letdown from the other breast during a feed rather than actively expressing. Best for parents wanting a cheap, low-effort way to build a freezer stash alongside an electric pump — not a substitute for a proper expressing session on a full breast.
The Haakaa is not really a pump in the mechanical sense — it's a single piece of food-grade silicone that you suction onto the breast you're not actively feeding from, and it catches milk let down naturally during that feed through gentle suction alone. There's no motor, no valve to clean, and nothing to charge, which makes it the simplest and cheapest way to collect milk that would otherwise be lost into a breast pad.
Against the Medela Swing Flex and Elvie in this category, the Haakaa is not a substitute for full expressing sessions — it only collects passive letdown during a feed, not milk actively drawn from a full breast on demand. What it does extremely well is low-effort, low-cost milk collection for parents who want to build a small freezer stash without adding a separate pumping session to their day.
Most parents who own an electric pump for proper expressing sessions still keep a Haakaa alongside it specifically for this passive-collection use case — it's cheap enough that the two aren't really in competition, they solve different problems.
Is the Silicone Manual Breast Pump, 150ml worth it?
- Extremely cheap and simple, one piece with nothing to clean apart
- No power needed, works anywhere
- Genuinely reduces wasted milk with almost no extra effort
What are the downsides of the Silicone Manual Breast Pump, 150ml?
- Doesn't replace a proper expressing session on a full breast
- Suction can feel too strong for some without practice
- Collection volume depends entirely on natural letdown
Specs
- Type
- Manual, suction-only silicone pump
- Power
- None required
- Capacity
- 150ml
- Best use case
- Passive letdown collection during a feed
- Parts to clean
- One piece, no valves
How we scored it
Expressing Efficiency
Suction strength and how quickly and fully it empties the breast.
Only collects passive letdown, not a substitute for active expressing.
Comfort & Fit
How comfortable the shield/flange feels over a full session, including fit adjustability.
Soft silicone, generally comfortable once suction is adjusted correctly.
Portability & Discretion
Freedom of movement while pumping and how discreet the pump is to use outside the home.
No power, no noise, fits in a bag easily.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Silicone Manual Breast Pump, 150ml ourselves yet. This review is built from Haakaa's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £14 | £159.95 | £159.99 | £379.00 (pair) |
| Overall score | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Type | Manual, suction-only silicone pump | Double electric, closed system | — | Wearable, in-bra, cordless |
| Power | None required | Rechargeable battery or mains | — | — |
| Noise level | — | Quieter than most traditional pumps | — | Whisper-quiet |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haakaa worth buying?+
Yes — it's extremely cheap and simple, a single piece of silicone with nothing to clean apart, needs no power, and genuinely reduces wasted milk with almost no extra effort. It just doesn't replace a proper expressing session on a full breast.
Does the Haakaa replace an electric pump like the Medela or Elvie?+
No — it only collects passive letdown during a feed, not milk actively drawn from a full breast on demand. Most parents who own an electric pump for proper expressing sessions still keep a Haakaa alongside it for this passive-collection use case.
Is the Haakaa comfortable to use?+
Generally yes — it's soft silicone and comfortable once the suction is adjusted correctly, though the suction can feel too strong for some without practice.
How much milk does the Haakaa collect?+
It has a 150ml capacity, but the actual amount collected depends entirely on your natural letdown during a feed rather than active suction strength.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.