Milk catchers & collectors
Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Milk Collector (2.5 oz)
Our take
A passive collector that sits inside your bra and catches leaks hands-free, with little feet so it stands up on the counter. It doesn't pump, and Haakaa says to empty it at least every 2 hours if you'll feed the milk.
Medical-grade siliconeSits in your braHolds 2.5 oz
Consider instead: Haakaa silicone pump if you want to actively draw out more milk.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Nice to have If you nurse, the other side often leaks during a feed. A silicone catcher saves that milk for later.
Cost per monthAbout $3 a month over a typical 6 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionHaakaa Silicone Breast Pump (4 oz): About $13, scored 90 (Excellent).
Secondhand?Buy new. It touches your breast and your baby's milk.
TipA catcher saves milk that would leak anyway; daily use can still raise your supply.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Hands-free and stays put in a bra
- A lactation counselor favorite
- Stands up to pour
Recurring complaints
- Holds less
- Only catches leaks, no suction to speak of
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
3 of 3 checks clear.
Materials100% medical-grade silicone; BPA-, PVC- and phthalate-free
MilkEmpty and store the milk at least every 2 hours
RecallsNone found in CPSC breast pump recalls; live query linked
When to buy it
Registry
Add one; they cost less than a pack of pads
Milk comes in (days 2-5)
Use it on the side baby isn't feeding from
While nursing
Empty and store the milk at least every 2 hours
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Sources
- Babylist: Best manual breast pumps and milk collectors (Mar 2026)babylist.com
- Exclusive Pumping (Certified Lactation Counselor): Silicone breast pumps comparedexclusivepumping.com
- Haakaa: Ladybug Silicone Milk Collector product pagehaakaa.co.nz
- CPSC recall database: "breast pump" recalls since 2020saferproducts.gov