Meet the world's first and only 3-in-1 breastfeeding cup
Hand expressing milk
Sometimes it's better to take matters in your own hands...
- Hand expression is the most effective method of breast milk expression, other than breastfeeding a baby.
- With some practice, our hands can express more milk in less time than a modern breast pump (Morton et al. 2009).
- Hand expressed milk has a higher fat content than pumped milk. That's good for baby's growth and prevents clogged ducts.
- Hand expression uses muscles but feels pleasant and satisfying, especially when done ergonomically and without wasting milk.
- kindestCup provides the perfect shield and reservoir to catch hand expressed milk, even if it sprays and drips in every direction.
-The ergonomic design can be used in comfortable upright or laid back positions and works right- and left handed.
Saving leaking breast milk
If you are a leaker, collecting drip milk that is spontaneously leaking from the breast while nursing is a no-brainer.
- kindestCup is a hands-free milk saver that suctions to the breast to collect drip milk.
- kindestCup has an exceptionally gentle and secure latch and is more compact compared to other milk catchers.
- The powerful suction feels gentle because it is distributed over a large area thanks to the wide opening.
- kindestCup doesn't pull on the sensitive nipple and areola because it attaches further back on the breast
- kindestCup even works for side-lying nursing!
- No flange! One size fits all.
- See a demo of the kindestCup latch.
Cup feeding
Once you captured your milk, you or someone else can feed it to baby directly from kindestCup.
- Cup feeding is completely natural for babies. Even newborns can do it! kindestCup has a soft, flexible rim that gently conforms to baby's tiny mouth and minimizes spills.
- No artificial nipples, no nipple confusion.
- According to lactation professionals, cup feeding is the preferred feeding alternative for breastfed babies because it does not interfere with breastfeeding. It doesn't affect baby's ability to return to the breast.
- Some dentists recommend cup feeding to promote healthy oral-facial development
- Cup feeding may be beneficial for babies who get gassy or colicky from bottle-feeding.
- Learn more about cup feeding newborns.
WE EMPOWER PARENTS TO BREASTFEED WITH CONFIDENCE
Tap into the positive feedback loop
Hand expression is as old as breastfeeding itself. During hand expression the gentle, pleasant touch of your own hands generates positive feedback, which triggers and promotes the release of breast milk. kindestCup is designed to amplify this positive feedback loop and make milk expression fun! With kindestCup, every amount of breast milk looks perfect. Because that's what it is!
Click on the hotspots to discover how kindestCup promotes positive feedback and facilitates efficient milk removal.
How does it work?
kindestCup combines the functionality of multiple breastfeeding products in one simple and elegant design. Watch the video to find out how it works.
Who is kindestCup for?
You are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed and
- you want to express and collect breast milk
* to manage low supply or over supply
* to protect existing milk supply
* to deal with leaking breasts or prevent clogged ducts
- you or another caregiver want to feed baby breast milk off the breast
You're not crazy about pumping...
- pumps don't respond well to your body
* you have a healthy milk supply but the pump barely gets any milk
* pumping feels uncomfortable or painful
* pump output is erratic and unpredictable which creates unnecesary stress and worries.
Don't worry, you're not alone! 62% of pump users report pump related problems (Qi et al, 2014), so it's good to have other options!
- pumps are limiting your lifestyle (bulky, noisy, hard to keep clean, need power/ charging)
- you like the simplicity of a silicone breast pump like Haakaa, but you need something more versatile that also works when you're away from baby.
... or bottle feeding
- you want to avoid nipple confusion to protect your breastfeeding relationship
- there are issues with bottle feeding and you need another option
* baby has a hard time suckling due to congestion
* bottle feeding makes baby gassy
You honour your body, your community and our planet
- you approach parenting naturally and intuitively.
- you trust your body and value our ancient female wisdom.
- you don't like being wasteful and prefer a product that can be easily re-purposed when you are done breastfeeding.
- you like to support a small, mom-operated business.
If this sounds familiar, kindestCup is for you!
Breastfeeding is important work! Celebrate every drop! kindestCup helps you find a sustainable balance between breastfeeding and other aspects of your life, without compromising your breastfeeding relationship.
kindestCup is thoughtfully designed by a breastfeeding mom with a PhD in Biomechanics!
Learning hand expression
Are you worried about being able to do hand expression? Hand expression is a learned skill but it's probably easier than you think! Here are some pro tips that will set you up for success:
- Pick a good time: practice hand expression when you're not in a rush. Try it just before a feed, when your body is ready to let go of the milk. Not right after a feed when your breasts are empty.
- Pick a good spot: practice somewhere where you can relax and be comfortable.
- If it hurts, don't do it: make sure your touch and pressure is gentle and pleasant.
- Explore your whole breast: try different areas, angles and directions to work the milk towards the nipple. Avoid pulling on your nipple.
- Don't get frustrated, get help. Trial and error is normal. If you feel like you're not making progress, seek out a local breastfeeding support group or lactation consultant for some one-on-one guidance.
Travel in style
kindestCup comes with an awesome drawstring pouch for on-the-go, featuring a high quality lint-free satin lining and a practical clip-on loop. There's enough space to hold some milk baggies to take home your liquid gold. Washable and reusable!
Anytime. Anywhere.
Manage your milk supply and keep your breasts comfortable, where ever you are. kindestCup is portable, discrete and easy to clean. Made from 100% food-safe silicone. Free of BPA, phthalates and PVC.
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Our cute, limited-edition Pregnant Chicken prints are a great way to thank your favorite birth worker or breastfeeding supporter. Or to cheer on a pregnant friend!
Four different versions, hand-drawn by Mel, the creator of kindestCup.
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