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How do I wash/sterilise my Haakaa Pump?

We strongly recommend cleaning and sterilising your Haakaa pump with any steam sterilising system or by boiling it in water for 2-3 minutes. Do not use any bleach-based agents or sterilising tablets to clean your pump. Do not use UV sterilisers to cl

How often should I wash/sterilise my Haakaa?

It really comes down to preference. In the first three months after baby is born, it is recommended to sterilise your pump and all baby bottles that are used after every use. After this time, some mums continue to do so and others tend to wash their

How to clean and quickly dry silicone products?

Please note that the following instructions refer only to products made entirely out of silicone and do not refer to products containing any other materials. The cleaning methods below may not be suitable for non-silicone products. To clean your sili

Why is my pump cloudy?

Silicone is an absorbent material and can absorb the colours and smells of substances it comes in contact with. Although your silicone product can go in the dishwasher, we recommend hand washing with hot, soapy water. To sterilise, we recommend boili

Why isn't my pump suctioning on as well as before?

Have you tried a stronger suction? Sometimes, when our bodies are constantly changing after the birth of our babies, the suction strength needs to change as well. When attaching, do you fold the flange back, squeeze the bottom of the pump, centre it

My pump is becoming sticky, what can I do?

Sometimes silicone can act like a magnet and attract its surroundings or absorb smells, colours etc. We suggest hand washing the breast pump under hot, soapy water with a slightly rough sponge and gently scrubbing the exterior. This usually helps!