The Brand New Haakaa Website is Here!
Hello, Haakaa family! We're so excited to share something we've been working on for a while now (and that you may hav...
Managing Let-down and Making the Most of It, Part 1
Let-down – that tingling sensation when your milk starts to flow – can be both a blessing and a challenge when you're...
Bonding with Your Newborn
Bringing home your newborn baby is one of life's most incredible moments, but it’s also one of the most overwhelming....
Prenatal Self-Care: Helping You Relax and Unwind
Pregnancy is a beautiful, transformative time (or so we’re told, even if it doesn’t always feel like it), but it cert...
Friction-Free Comfort Meets Leakproof Confidence: Introducing the Haakaa Gen 2+ Breast Pump!
Looking for the best manual breast pump that won't hurt? Well, breastfeeding mums, we have exciting news for you: the...
Collecting Colostrum in Pregnancy: What It Is, Why People Do It, and How to Do It
This blog is written by Lauren Brenton from One Mama Midwife You’ve probably heard someone say, “Should I collect col...
Discover Haakaa’s Natural New Zealand Wellness Range!
At Haakaa, we’ve always been passionate about bringing you natural, effective, and lovingly crafted products for your...
What Else Can You Put in Your Haakaa Fresh Food Feeder?
When you think of Haakaa’s Fresh Food Feeder and its role in introducing solids, the first thing that probably comes ...
How Labour TENS Supports a Natural Birth
We chatted with Jane from Natal Care Naturally, who for over 18 years has been supporting women in achieving natural,...
The Ultimate Third Trimester Checklist to Help You Get Through Nesting
Are you experiencing a sudden, overwhelming urge to deep clean your house, organise every baby onesie by size and col...
The First Six Weeks After Birth – Is This Normal?
This blog is written by Lauren Brenton from One Mama Midwife Antenatal Classes. The first six weeks after your baby...
Labor Junkie RN's Honest Review of the Haakaa Postnatal Belly Band
Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a high-risk Labor/Delivery and Postpartum nurse and a mom of three little ones myself. Many people...
Meet Our Haakaa Mums & Bubs: Camila
Welcome back to another edition of Meet our Haakaa Mums & Bubs! This week we're talking to Camila, a board-certif...
Meet Our Haakaa Mums & Bubs: Lisa & Ayla
Hello to our beautiful Haakaa community, and welcome to Meet Our Haakaa Mums & Bubs! We’ve created this space as ...
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump Consumer Survey
Preliminary observations (Jul-Aug 2025) Written by Lauren Brenton, MMid Reviewed by Courtney Garland, BScN RN IBCLC &...
Haakaa at Kind + Jugend 2025: A Recap
2025 has brought the return of Haakaa to the Kind + Jugend show held in Cologne, Germany, and what an amazing experie...
What to Expect at Antenatal Classes: From a Mum of 4 and Midwife
This blog is written by Lauren Brenton from One Mama Midwife Antenatal Classes. Walking into your first antenatal cla...
Baby Travel Essentials & Tips for a Stress-Free Trip
Travelling with a baby can seem like a daunting task, but with a little planning and the right bits and pieces with y...
A Baby Feeding Guide, From Breastfeeding to Self-feeding!
Feeding baby, from the time they’re born until they’re capable of chowing down with their own knife and fork, can be ...
Postpartum Recovery Must-Haves
The postpartum period is a whirlwind of activity, exhaustion, and trying to figure out exactly what is going on. Luck...
Sustainable Parenting with Haakaa
There’s a lot to think about when you embark on the parenthood journey, isn’t there? From what to do and when, to the...
What’s All the Talk About Hard Munchables?
This blog is written by the team at Boob to Food There’s a lot of talk about what to feed babies when starting solids...
Mealtime Battles: Tips for Picky Eaters
Mealtimes can be an interesting time, especially if you’ve got a picky eater. It can so often end up as a battle of w...
The Ultimate Guide to Baby Bathtime
Let’s talk about one of the most heartwarming (and sometimes, messy!) parts of your day: baby bathtime! Just like wit...
Colour & Shape Learning Games with Everyday Objects
Did you know that when it comes to teaching your child their colours and shapes, you don’t need a whole collection of...
How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby
Welcoming a new baby is a huge moment, and that remains true whether it’s your first or subsequent time becoming a pa...
Brand-New Haakaa Products to Love
Here it is, the moment you’ve been waiting for: a rundown of some of Haakaa’s brand-new products! We’ve been working ...
10 Simple Sensory Play Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
Sensory play is more than just fun — it’s a powerful way for babies and toddlers to explore the world and build essen...
Transitioning from Cot to Big Kid Bed
Our little ones making the move from their cot to a big kid bed is a pretty huge milestone, but it’s one that can be ...
Baby Massage: Why to Do It and How to Get Started
Bonding with baby can sometimes be something of a learned skill – and there are many different ways to engage in it. ...
Early Expression of Colostrum in Pregnancy – A Pilot Study
Human colostrum, the nourishing first milk, plays a vital role in the health of newborn infants and is available from...
Mum Hacks to Get Through Each Day!
Being a mum is busy. There is so much to do and seemingly not enough time to do it all. Today, we will go through a f...
Breastfeeding in the First 6 Weeks
This blog is written by registered midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub The first six weeks of breastfeeding can feel l...
First Steps, or How to Encourage Mobility in Your Toddler
Watching your little one take their first steps is one of the most significant moments parents look out for (alongsid...
Craft Time for Kids
It’s exciting once our little ones are finally big enough to start taking part in craft time, but trying to decide wh...
Breastmilk Colours: What They Mean
This blog is written by registered midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub. Just like everything else in motherhood, breastm...
The Baby Gear You Need for the First Year
Trying to figure out what, out of the literally millions of baby products on the market, you need in the first year c...
Haakaa Must-Haves
Having the right baby gear to hand makes life so much easier, doesn’t it? So, let’s go through some of the amazing Ha...
Tips for Bottle Feeding a Breastfed Baby: A Guide for Mums
This blog is written by registered midwife Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub. Sometimes, mums need or want to introduce a bott...
Understanding Baby Cues: How to Respond to Your Newborn’s Needs
Welcoming your baby is probably one of the most life-changing experiences someone can have, filled equally with joy a...
First Words and Language Development: The Journey Through Toddlerhood
Language development in our little ones is a funny thing. What starts as almost meaningless (to us, at least) babbles...
What to Expect as Your Baby Grows
This blog is intended for general information purposes only. If you have concerns about your or your child’s health, ...
Fun Activities For Kids Through the Seasons
The activities we can do with our little ones change along with the shifting of the seasons. The things you can do in...