If you’re like me and leak on the opposite side while nursing, use a milk catcher to save your liquid gold and bonus, if you are using a catcher or pump with suction, it can help you to increase your supply.
Milk Catchers
Here’s milk catchers I’ve tried and the order I like them while nursing a baby. From most favorite to least
- Lacti-cups: Comfortable, doesn’t show under your shirt, can wear laying down and leakproof (ish) when bending over. Cons: doesn’t hold very much.
- Milkies: Caught the most milk for me, has a good structure so your nipple doesn’t get smashed, but this one didn’t last as long for me before it started to yellow with such frequent washing and sterilizing.
- Boon Trove (Curve knock-off): I haven’t personally tried but I’ve read great things about it and is a much more affordable option than the Curve.
- Elvie Curve: Has a light suction and stays put in your bra. I found this harder to clean and bulkier than the other options.
- Haaka ladybug: Light suction, can nurse laying down, catches a couple ounces, not discreet but love!
- Haaka: Great for clogged ducts but not great once your baby is moving around and trying to bat it off with hands and feet.
- Elvie Catch: Super discreet but they hardly hold any volume and are difficult to pour out after.
You can also check out my posts on increasing milk supply, pumping, and nursing bras for more on boobs.
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