Haakaa vs. breast shells?!

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Recommendations!? 
I’m looking for something like the Haakaa, something with the same purpose, but It seems kinda like a hassle. I’ve found other options like something I can place in my bra instead of something I have to hold or worry about him kicking while feeding etc. I’ve found a few options but I wanted to know if any of you have used anything other than the Haakaa. I know people have raved about the Haakaa but I feel like it looks like a hassle in comparison to something that I could place in my bra instead, typically called “breast shells.” 
I breastfed my daughter for 2yrs and never used anything like this and did just fine but this time, I’ll be back to work after 8-10wks whereas she was able to come to work with me (preschool teacher in her daycare), so I was able to breastfeed her up until she was 5mos when I changed jobs and then started to pump more. I’m gonna be pumping right away this time as well as nursing but I know we’ll be going through pumped milk a lot more so I don’t want to waste anything if at all possible! 
Thoughts? Recommendations?

Experiences? Thoughts?

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Definitely the haakaa... I got the cheaper brand on amazon and it works great. I push back the flange, squeeze it, put it on my boob and put the flange back in place, and I’ll get up to 3 oz to save when I breastfeed.

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I don’t have any experience with anything other than the haaka, but I think the reason it works so well is because the suction not only catches leaking, but all pulls milk out so you get more than just what would leak out. I just the football hold when I use my haaka so my daughter can’t kick it.

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Iv used the shells and the Hakka. I would say there’s not much difference in terms of hassle with using both but I found I got a lot more milk from Hakka. Used the shells about twice and and used the Hakka ever since.

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I used the milk saver and love it! Probably don’t get quite as much compared to the Hakka because there’s no suction but it does the job. I love that it is hands free! You just can’t lean over far or milk will spill lol.

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In my experience thise shells hurt! They were so sharp on my poor nips I couldnt stand wearing them. I tried during the day rather than breast pads and I just couldnt for more than a couple minutes

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Haakaa 100% Bc you get suction and more milk!

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I have this one and I love it. I slip it in my bra while nursing and then swap it to the other side When he’s done with one boob. Haven’t had any issues with it yet.

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Personally I love the haakaa. It suctions so well. I'll admit, my baby sometimes kicks it off, but never so badly that I lose milk. I just have to resuction it.
Since the shells don't suction (at least not the ones I have), they don't get as much milk as the haakaa. I think the haakaa really draws the milk out. But that's just my opinion!

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I use the milkies milk saver and I’ve been happy with it. It fits better in some of my nursing bras than in others but it gets the job done. I like that I can stick it in my bra and don’t have to worry about my baby messing with it while I feed her. I’m 3 months pp now and I’m only using it about once a day because my supply has regulated and I’m too lazy to go grab it every time I nurse, but in the early days I was easily collecting 1-2 oz per session.

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I’ve used shells they aren’t great, still very easily and dont hold much - they’d have been no good during the first few months for me

Haakaa vs. breast shells?!

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