Breast Milk Collection Cup: Should You Buy It vs. a Breast Pump?

B

Milk Collection Cups (also known as milk savers) use natural vacuum suction, unlike electric breast pumps. This product is very suitable and offers many benefits for mothers with an abundant milk supply. So, what are milk collection cups? Let’s find out with AVAKids in the following article!

What are Milk Collection Cups?

Milk collection cups, also known as milk savers, are used to collect breast milk using natural vacuum suction. This product has various uses, not just simply collecting milk, but also creating natural suction, simulating the feeling of a baby suckling. This stimulates milk ducts, helping mothers express more milk for their babies.

Milk collection cups, also known as milk savers

Milk collection cups, also known as milk savers

Reasons why you should use milk collection cups?

Design

The design of milk collection cups mainly features a wide opening for convenient placement on the mother’s breast. This helps it fit snugly in any position and limits milk leakage. This ensures that mothers can comfortably collect milk while remaining hands-free to do other tasks.

The design of milk collection cups mainly features a wide opening for convenient placement on the mother's breast

The design of milk collection cups mainly features a wide opening for convenient placement on the mother’s breast

Material

Most milk collection cups today are made of medical-grade silicone, which is heat-resistant and does not release harmful toxins, ensuring safety for the mother’s skin while providing a snug fit to the breast. This allows the cup to fully collect leaking milk, preventing spillage.

Features

Depending on their needs, mothers can choose to purchase products with suitable suction levels. Also, thanks to not requiring electricity or batteries, they are convenient for use anywhere. Some milk collection cups use a control panel without buttons, making them very simple and easy to use.

Pigeon Manual Breast Milk Collector

Pigeon Manual Breast Milk Collector

Uses of Milk Collection Cups

This product is very versatile as it can be used to stimulate milk production while breastfeeding. This is an excellent solution for postpartum milk leakage (experienced by up to 70% of mothers). Additionally, it helps mothers with flat or inverted nipples by giving them more time to heal while maintaining sufficient milk supply for their babies.

This product is very versatile as it can be used to stimulate milk production while breastfeeding

This product is very versatile as it can be used to stimulate milk production while breastfeeding

How to use milk collection cups

To ensure the hygiene of breast milk and maximize the effectiveness of the milk collection cup, AVAKids will guide mothers on the proper usage through the following steps:

  • Step 1: To clean and sterilize the cup, rinse it with hot water for about 3 minutes or boil water and place the cup in the pot.
  • Step 2: Mothers can massage in a circular motion around the breast to stimulate milk ducts and promote milk flow.
  • Step 3: Place the milk collection cup on the breast and flip the rim of the cup over. Ensure the nipple is centered in the suction ring. Gently squeeze the suction points of the cup while ensuring the funnel is snug against the breast. To feel the suction, release your hand and stop squeezing the cup. As the milk starts to flow, avoid interfering to allow the milk to flow naturally until the desired amount is collected.
  • Step 4: Depending on the milk supply, the collection process can take between 10 and 40 minutes. After collecting, you can use breast milk storage bags or specialized containers to store the milk in the refrigerator.
50 Gluck Baby GP06 250ml Breast Milk Storage Bags

50 Gluck Baby GP06 250ml Breast Milk Storage Bags

Where to buy genuine milk collection cups?

Currently, milk collection cups are sold at all AVAKids supermarket stores. You can purchase directly at the store or order online through the website avakids.com. We are committed to providing quality products, 100% genuine from leading brands such as Pigeon milk collection cups.

When purchasing milk collection cups at AVAKids stores, you will enjoy the following preferential policies:

  • Guaranteed 100% genuine products.
  • Cash on delivery, various payment methods.
  • Free consultation and purchase via hotline 1900.866.874 (8:00 – 21:30).

(The above policy was updated on March 1, 2023, and is subject to change. You can view the latest information here.).

10 Philips Avent SCF618/10 180ml Breast Milk Storage Cups

 

Collapse

See more:

  • Should I buy a manual or electric breast pump? Comparing the two types
  • Should I buy and reuse a used breast pump?
  • How to use a manual breast pump for effective milk expression with minimal pain

Through the above article, AVAKids hopes to have provided useful information about the concept, uses, and important notes for effective use of milk collection cups. If you have any questions, please contact the hotline 1900.866.874 (8:00 – 21:30) or visit the website avakids.com for free support and consultation!