I'm concerned about using these at daycare. With my first child, they just thawed the bags that they needed for the day in the fridge and what wasn't used was used the next day. I'm not sure how they would thaw these sticks for a day's worth of milk at once. I'm concerned about using these at daycare. With my first child, they just thawed the bags that they needed for the day in the fridge and what wasn't used was used the next day. I'm not... » Read More I'm concerned about using these at daycare. With my first child, they just thawed the bags that they needed for the day in the fridge and what wasn't used was used the next day. I'm not sure how they would thaw these sticks for a day's worth of milk at once. « Show Less
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I did as evild mentioned. Because I stockpiled milk, once the sticks froze, I moved them to gallon freezer bags at home. Then each day, just put the sticks in bottles to thaw.
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In fact, it's easier--each stick is frozen separately, so the daycare provider (I had a nanny but I'm sure a daycare used to handling breastmilk would work the same way) can just thaw what they need at one time for each feeding. This way you never need to worry about extra that won't be used for over 24 hrs and thus need to be thrown out.
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Once my milk was froze, I transported the sticks into a zippered freezer bag. I pulled out however many sticks I though I would use that day and put them into a bottle (you may have to break them depending on how wide the mouth is for your bottles) and let them thaw that way.
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I have never used them in the fridge, I would be concerned that they would sweat if you were putting something dry in the container, so if you did I would make sure it is a liquid, ie. soup or something. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I think it would depend on how you transport or carry or store them. With a little milk around them and kept cold, I would say they would be very happy for a week or more. If we go away on vacation, I put them in a jar covered with milk and put them into the refrigerator. They do make kefir, although more slowly, and are just fine when we return one or two weeks later. As for longer, I can guess they would still be good, but I've not left them longer than two weeks. If you have time to play around with them, take a few grains and put them into the refrigerator or in whatever circumstances you will try them, and see what happens over time. Continue to treat the remaining grains as usual. It is not clear to me as to whether you are here on a visit and wish to take them back to your own country or what, so I still hope that this helps.
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not sure about honey suckle bags...would have to look to see if the dimensions are the same as Lansinoh bags. You can use in fridge if you will have lots of milk that will be used within 4 to 5 days.
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There was no shelf-life indicated on the tiny sticker. Maker says 10-yrs....Hummmm.... Some suggest "keeping them in the freezer." I think that idea defeats the purpose of monitoring occupied spaces. Unless of course they are living in their freezers. :o)
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My son loves them so much that he budgeted them in the fridge for over a month and they were still awesome. They keep really well as long as you refrigerate. We put them in a zip-lock bag and refrigerated. Good luck!
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As long as you only fill them up halfway and stack them upright to store they worked fine for me. Do not microwave them to thaw or try to take the lid off while frozen unless you want a mess. They will crack if you handle them too much before thawing. For added security, I placed a rubber band around them while freezing and also in the lunch kit to ensure they didn't leak, and they never did. They worked just fine for me!
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Actually, the "1hr Express" strips are meant to be used once a day until your supply is gone. It says so on the back of the box, "Use once a day for 1 hour.", which is not the same as the Two-Hour strips. I even called customer service to make doubly sure, and they confirmed this. Use once a day until you run out, (or space it out more if you are experiencing serious sensitivity issues), and do not use more than 2 boxes per year (so use one full supply no more than every 6 months). The results are dramatically better this way, but it's confusing since they "replaced" the Two hour strips.Hope this helps! Actually, the "1hr Express" strips are meant to be used once a day until your supply is gone. It says so on the back of the box, "Use once a day for 1 hour.", which is not the same as the Two-Hour strips. I even called customer service to make doubly sure, and they confirmed this. Use once a day until you run out, (or space it out more if you are experiencing serious sensitivity issues), and do not use more than 2 boxes per year (so use one full supply no more than every 6 months). The results are dramatically better this way, but it's confusing since they... » Read More Actually, the "1hr Express" strips are meant to be used once a day until your supply is gone. It says so on the back of the box, "Use once a day for 1 hour.", which is not the same as the Two-Hour strips. I even called customer service to make doubly sure, and they confirmed this. Use once a day until you run out, (or space it out more if you are experiencing serious sensitivity issues), and do not use more than 2 boxes per year (so use one full supply no more than every 6 months). The results are dramatically better this way, but it's confusing since they "replaced" the Two hour strips.Hope this helps! « Show Less
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If you had ice packs in with the bags of milk, yes you could do two days. However without ice packs I wouldn't store milk in it for more than a few hours especially in hot temperatures.
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I bought two 1 year ago, one did not do well but the other I still have - I bought a second one 6 months ago and still have - I put peanut butter in them and freeze and give them to my 1yr old and 7 mth old almost every day.
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Hi Kamy.. Well, in my family there is only two of us and I use a couple of these. I own four of the green Yummy Kerribags and 2 of the blue ones for the frozen items. I too, have a cart full of items. We need to remember the bulky items that we might be buying, so that is why I take about 4 of the green and 2 of the blue ones. For a family of 4 perhaps 6 of the green bags and 3 of the blue bags would suffice. If you can purchase a couple of the blue kerribags for frozen items that would not take room from your green bags, and the blue bags are great to have because you can place all of frozen perishable items in these. I hope this information helps you and has answered your question. Hi Kamy.. Well, in my family there is only two of us and I use a couple of these. I own four of the green Yummy Kerribags and 2 of the blue ones for the frozen items. I too, have a cart full of items. We need to remember the bulky items that we might be buying, so that is why I take about 4 of the green and 2 of the blue ones. For a family of 4 perhaps 6 of the green bags and 3 of the blue bags would suffice. If you can purchase a couple of the blue kerribags for frozen items that would not take room from your green bags, and the blue bags are great to have because you can place all of... » Read More Hi Kamy.. Well, in my family there is only two of us and I use a couple of these. I own four of the green Yummy Kerribags and 2 of the blue ones for the frozen items. I too, have a cart full of items. We need to remember the bulky items that we might be buying, so that is why I take about 4 of the green and 2 of the blue ones. For a family of 4 perhaps 6 of the green bags and 3 of the blue bags would suffice. If you can purchase a couple of the blue kerribags for frozen items that would not take room from your green bags, and the blue bags are great to have because you can place all of frozen perishable items in these. I hope this information helps you and has answered your question. « Show Less
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I didn't use them on day one, but I did start using them at the hospital with my second and third children; probably on the second or third day. Be sure not to just use it exclusively though. You will want to nurse as much without it as with it. My baby is two weeks old and I still use it about twice a day just to give my nipples a rest. Good luck!
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I use 2 in my kids lunches and they are not frozen when i get them home. So i would say only if you use several of them and def not for anything frozen! The thicker ones are a safer bet. It probably also depends on the lunch box.
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I would not purchase again because they are pricey and do not seem to work well with liquid. I tried to fill a bag with some homemade soup and it tore whilst I was suctioning, moreover, I never managed to get all the air out of the second bag. The one I used for some cookies worked well, but I have not reused them so could not say. Hope this helps!
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My husband uses it to ice his knees after taking a shower & before going to work. It slowly melts over a period of 2 hours, out of the freezer, on the human body. I used to take them in a small cooler for after physical therapy & as long as the cooler is cold to start with, they lasted about the same. I have placed them in freezer bags about the same size for multiple use. The seams on these newer ones are fragile, this way, if the gel starts to leak, you can still use it. We used the one he got at the hospital for 5 years--but we took really good care of it. That's how we got the name & information to get the new ones, but we didn't need a case. I'm glad amazon offers them as an add on. Saves $. My husband uses it to ice his knees after taking a shower & before going to work. It slowly melts over a period of 2 hours, out of the freezer, on the human body. I used to take them in a small cooler for after physical therapy & as long as the cooler is cold to start with, they lasted about the same. I have placed them in freezer bags about the same size for multiple use. The seams on these newer ones are fragile, this way, if the gel starts to leak, you can still use it. We used the one he got at the hospital for 5 years--but we took really good care of it. That's how we got the name &... » Read More My husband uses it to ice his knees after taking a shower & before going to work. It slowly melts over a period of 2 hours, out of the freezer, on the human body. I used to take them in a small cooler for after physical therapy & as long as the cooler is cold to start with, they lasted about the same. I have placed them in freezer bags about the same size for multiple use. The seams on these newer ones are fragile, this way, if the gel starts to leak, you can still use it. We used the one he got at the hospital for 5 years--but we took really good care of it. That's how we got the name & information to get the new ones, but we didn't need a case. I'm glad amazon offers them as an add on. Saves $. « Show Less
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Most definitely. You can freeze left overs, and thaw them out with no problems. I have done that many times already. I am the only vegan here so sometimes I freeze foods I prepare so that I don't end up eating the same meal several days in a row.
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My K/1 kids use them everyday in my classroom. However, be warned, some of them were dried-out when I got them. I don't know what the "shelf-life" is with their products.