Wow, can you believe it? Already, the Christmas tree lights are twinkling, the school year is wrapping up (or for some has already ended), and we’re officially heading into that special, chaotic, and wonderful time of year again. Whether you’re looking forward to long summer days filled with fun and excitement or just a rare moment to put your feet up, the holiday season always brings a whole new set of challenges and triumphs when you have little ones in tow.
From navigating family gatherings with a tiny human to finding that perfect (and, perhaps more importantly, useful) gift for a new parent, it can feel like yet another checklist in an already busy year.
We've pulled together a few of our favourite Haakaa heroes; the ones that simplify the season so you can focus on making memories (instead of worrying about the milk leaks!). Let’s get started!
The Ladybug
The holidays are a time for connection, but for breastfeeding mums, they can also mean a change in routine and an unpredictable let-down. You’re laughing with family, passing a plate of treats, and suddenly…oops!
That’s where the Ladybug Silicone Breast Milk Collector comes in.
It's almost as famous as our pump for a reason: it’s the quiet, handy, and above all, discreet superstar that fits right inside your bra. While you’re making the rounds or simply resting after that huge Christmas lunch, the Ladybug will gently catch every drop of leaking milk. It saves your shirt and saves your liquid gold, ensuring none of your hard-earned supply goes to waste.
Silicone Milk Storage Bags
Christmas often means travel, even if it's just across town. Trying to pack for a baby can feel neverending, but one item that very much earns its place in every bag is our Happii Bear Silicone Goody Pouch (or, to be honest, any one of our AMAZING range of milk storage bags and Yummy/Goody Pouches).
So why do you need these? First, they’re pretty much indestructible – that means no more flimsy, disposable plastic bags that might burst in your chiller bag. Second, they’re incredibly versatile. Fill them with your expressed breastmilk ahead of time and store in the freezer, ready for travel, or, if bubs is a bit older, try grabbing a sippy spout attachment and filling with their favourite purée!
And because they're available in a range of great sizes (with the choice of 170ml, 260ml or 500ml), you can take them on your journey to keep bubs fed with expressed milk or a puréed snack right there on the go, making those long car rides or busy airport waiting times that much simpler, no matter their appetites.
Fresh Food Feeder
Christmas in New Zealand can mean anything from rain to baking heat, and if you know one thing it’s that the heat combined with teething can make for one grumpy little holiday elf!
Our Fresh Food Feeder (available with FOUR different handle shapes to suit even the most discerning baby: the traditional rabbit ear, and the slightly newer clover, flower or octopus handles) isn’t just for introducing solids (though it's fantastic for that, too!). It’s one of our favourite summer hacks: pop in a cube of frozen breastmilk, puréed fruit, or even just plain old ice. The silicone feeding pouch has tiny holes to let your little one safely chew and self-soothe on something cold AND nutritious. It's the perfect distraction during a chaotic family barbecue, giving your baby instant relief and giving you a moment to enjoy that cool glass of drink as you watch on.
As the year draws to a close, we want to pause and give a huge, heartfelt thank you to all of you. Whether you found us with your first baby or just added a new Haakaa product to your growing collection, if we welcomed you this year or you've been with us for a while, supporting you through the amazing, confusing, and tiring early years of parenthood is truly our reason for being.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, bright start to the New Year! We'll catch you again in 2026.
Happy Holidays from the whole whānau at Haakaa!