If you’re breastfeeding, having a milk collector or a breast pump with a bottle for storage will help you to store a stash of breastmilk ready for your little one. By using a breastmilk collector, this also removes the hassle of self-pumping.
Here are some of the best brands of milk collectors you can get on the Malaysian market.
Top 8 Milk Collectors in Malaysia
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Why it’s our top pick?
To have a milk collector is to free yourself from needing to manually pump milk into a bottle, hence we can’t help but to suggest this option from Haakaa. It operates quietly, is useable in your bra and that it can stand on its as well.
Overview
The “Haakaa” silicone milk collector is one of the most well-known brands for milk collectors – so why not start from the source? By using the Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Breast Milk Collector, you will be able to gather milk worry-free.
Not utilising any electronic system; how this collector works is once you adjust and attach it to your breast, just squeeze the collector to expel any air. A natural suction motion should occur to collect milk. Once filled, just detach the collect and pour it out into a bottle for your little one!
Because of how it works, this item is a simple one-piece design, hence you won’t have to worry about portability or whether other pieces would fall off as you go about your day. This milk collector is also able to latch onto the breast by itself for a hands-free experience.
Details
- Capacity: 75 ml
- Suctions securely to the breast
- Portable and silent for daytime wearing
- Stands upright on flat surfaces
- One-piece design with no joints, cracks, or edges for bacteria to build
- Made of 100% high-quality, food grade silicone
- BPA, PVC, and phthalate-free
Who is this for?
Reviews have commended the Haakaa Ladybug Milk Collector for helping them in collecting breastmilk that would have otherwise gone wasted or spilled. However, reviewers highly encourage that wearing a bra with it is a must, otherwise the milk collector might fall off more often. Depending on your clothing, they are also not as hidden or discreet when in use.
Overview
If you’re looking for an affordable yet known brand of milk collector, Autumnz Milk Collector may be the option for you. This milk collector is handy in size, portable and easy to take along for moms on-the-go. It is able to fit comfortably to the breast largely thanks to the soft silicone cushion, making it a cinch to wear.
Once your breastmilk is collected, simply transfer it via its easily accessible spout. Because of its simple construction, the collector is easy to use and clean.
As the milk collector is made of 100% food grade silicone, it is deemed safe to use with a steriliser. Additionally, it is made out of non-toxic materials (BPA Free and Phthalates Free) for a worry-free maintenance experience.
Details
- Capacity: 100 ml
- Portable
- Soft and comfortable
- Hygienic cover included
- Made from 100% food grade silicone and is BPA Free
Who is this for?
If you want a reliable brand, the Autumnz Milk Collector is quite well known and fairly safe, especially due to its affordability on the market. One thing to know is that you can’t move as freely as you’d think; some users have difficulty with the cover not being secured enough.
Overview
Worried about milk leakage that is commonly faced during your breastfeeding journey? Instead of needing to rush to save your liquid gold, this is where the Pigeon Milk Saver Pump comes in. This pump-style milk collector works best to gather breast milk that may be released from one breast when the other is used to feed, ensuring no waste.
The collector allows you to keep replenishing your stash while keeping your hands free. Do not fret as this milk collector has a steady suction base that allows it to be able to be a standalone, as well as a loop so you can attach a lanyard and make travelling around with it more convenient.
Details
- Unique flange shape that helps with better suction on breasts
- Arch shape for easy cleaning and prevents dirt from gathering
- Made of 100% food grade silicone
- Anti-slip hook allows mom to attach their own lanyard to prevent slipping
- Suction base with easy detachment
Who is this for?
Many reviews have commented on its reliability despite being simpler in its operation compared to other brands! It is particularly useful in catching breastmilk from your free breast when the other one is occupied. This helps to prevent any leaking breastmilk from going to waste!
Overview
The Medela Silicone Breast Milk Collector is quipped as being a “breast milk saver”! With its double leak-proof design and suction base, it helps to protect milk from being lost or wasted.
With its one-piece and handy design, this makes taking it around with you all the more convenient, and that its size makes it easy to pack in your bag. Moreover, the collector is designed with a lanyard to help secure the collector.
Additionally, this milk collector is made from 100% food-grade silicone material, and all parts of the collector that touches the breastmilk are made without BPA.
Details
- Capacity: 100 ml
- Double leak proof with both stopper and lid
- Clip-on lanyard makes portability easier
- Secure suction base secures to flat surfaces to avoid tipping when placed down
- Comfortable and soft silicone breast shield and body
- One-piece design that’s easy to use and clean
- Light and portable, ideal on the go
- Made from 100% food-grade silicone
Who is this for?
Reviews have mentioned how the Medela Silicone Breast Milk Collector especially helped with leaking. With the addition of a lanyard means the milk collector can be much more secured from falling over on its own. Plus, it is simple to use! Just attach the breast milk collector on one breast while your little one feeds from the other, hence it can help to capture your natural let-down.
Overview
The V-Coool breast milk collector is designed with its flexibility to fit within your bra comfortably. Aside from being a milk collector, it can also double as a breast pad to cushion your nipple while your little one feeds from the other side.
Moreover, the new design of V-Coool’s milk collector also comes along with a lid, which helps to keep your little stash safe from spillage.
Details
- Protects sore and cracked nipples
- Made of 100% food-grade silicone
- Air circulation and leak-proof
- Easy to clean
Who is this for?
If you’re looking for an affordable milk-collector with a no-fuss design, the V-Coool breast milk collector is the one to consider. The fact that it helps to protect sore and cracker nipples is also a plus for many mothers.
Overview
The new design of the Youha Peony Milk Collector aims to do a better job with tackling spillage and providing a stable base. With its silicone suction base, this helps in making sure that the milk collector is able to operate hands-free. And once done, simply release the tab at the bottom for quick and easy removal.
Made 100% food-grade silicone material and eco-friendly for ease-of-maintenance; it is also easy to use. Just attach it via suction to your breast and let it work on its own. This milk collector can also be used with a breast pump – specifically of its own brand (the Youha Single Pump, Cherry Series).
Details
- Soft and comfortable
- Made from 100% food-grade silicone and BPA free materials
- Dishwasher safe - also can be sterilised and left to sit in boiling wate
- Easy to use and clean
- No cords, batteries or assembly required
Who is this for?
If you are looking to purchase both a milk collector and breast pump together, then getting the Youha Peony milk collector would make sense (referring to its compatibility with Youha Single Pump, Cherry Series). The Youha Peony Milk Collector is also portable, hence making it easy to take it along with you as you go.
Overview
If you’re looking for a milk collector that can also be used as an efficient pump, look no further than the Treenie Milk Collector. Perfect for moms on-the-go, the pump simply needs to be squeezed at the bottom, then have its opening attached to the breast.
A natural vacuum motion then takes place to extract milk out of the nipple. In short, this is a compact, convenient, and accessible milk collector cum pump.
Details
- Compact in size
- Easy to use; no assembly required
- Made from 100% medical grade silicone as well as BPA free
Who is this for?
The Treenie Milk Collector is able to double as both a milk collector and a pump, making it an extra convenient device!
Overview
Another option of a milk collector that doubles as a pump is the Lacte Silicone Breast Pump and Milk Collector. This compact collector and does not need to be set up for use. With a light vacuum effect, you will just need to attach it to your breast and let it gently extract milk from the breast with comfort.
Details
- Capacity: 100ml
- Easy to clean using warm water
- Made from 100% medical grade silicone
Who is this for?
The Lacte Milk Collector is able to double as both a milk collector and a pump for busy moms who can’t make time to use and maintain two items at once.
FAQ:
- How to safely use a milk collector?
- A breastmilk collector is a small silicone device that helps to collects breastmilk from one breast while your baby feeds on the other.
- Most of the time, you simply need to squeeze the product which is often made with a silicone material, and have the opening latch onto the breast. A natural vacuum motion will occur.
- If the nipples are sore and cracked, do take some time to rest and put on a food-grade balm before using the collector.
- What are the differences between using a milk collector vs a breast pump?
- Unlike a breast pump, a milk collector does not provide for repetitive suction hence it is not as efficient in extracting milk from the breast.
- Instead, milk collectors are great for collecting a bit of extra milk for your little one or if you constantly having leaking breast milk (mothers who have excess breast milk).
- This means they are great for collecting breastmilk from one breast while your baby is feeding on the other breast.
- Meanwhile, a silicone breast pump uses your body’s natural response to breastfeeding and help you collect more milk.
- You simply breastfeed as you normally would and attach the silicone breast pump to the opposite breast. The silicone breast pump will create gentle suction to help extract milk from the opposite breast.