What kind of freezer bags work with this pump?
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I've been using the Lansinoh bags. But I don't pump into them directly. I still pump into bottles and then transfer to bags. So... in that respect, any milk storage bags should work fine. I don't know of any designed to work directly with the pump, although AVENT does make a storage container that I used in the past and could pump into directly.
1492807
As far as storing your milk? I would think any kind. I used the ones from target and it worked well in the fridge but I never froze my milk since I had very little. Hope this helps.
1492808
I used the Kiinde twist bags with the Kiinde adapter for a while til I got too lazy and just pumped into their bottle and poured into the bag.
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I use the Philips Avent BPA Free Breast Milk Storage. It's containers, not bags. But you can pump directly into them and also feed baby directly from them. It recommends tossing after 3 uses. They stack nicely in the fridge. BUT for freezing (I'm not there yet), I would probably just pour into any milk storage freezer bag. Less air in the container and probably takes up less room.
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As Jessica said, you pump into bottles so you can use any breast milk storage bags.
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Do you mean pump directly into the freezer bags? I usually pump in the bottles, and then pour the milk into the storage bags. If you're asking the preference on the bags, I've used only Lansinoh ones. The quality is good, and you can write things on it with just plain pens.
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I don't know - I've never tried to use regular ziplocks. I considered trying them out to see how it would go, but decided against it. The sealer uses heat to seal the bags, and the ones used for the Sealer System are much thicker material. *If* the sealer's heat is too much for the regular ziplocks then I'd have a mess on my hands cleaning up the melted plastic. Better to stick with the bags they recommend - which are far sturdier than any of the regular ziplocks, including the heavy freezer bags.
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You can definitely use the ziplock-and-squeeze approach. And you'll need to do that if there's a lot of liquid in the bag. I just think that vacuum sealers are cool.
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Place all bags into a 5-gallon bucket; the finest goes in first . . . the one with the largest holes in last! Place product (at least a full gallon size zip-lock freezer bag) into bags/bucket. Add ice until 3/4 full. Add water to fill a few inches from the top! Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer for at least 20-30 minutes! Carefully remove first bag (with product intact), and drain into bucket with remaining bags! Now, carefully begin to remove one bag at a time, while preserving anything at the bottom! repeat process with each bag. Each bag (with the finer filter) will produce better product! Drain water off of each batch & let dry for a week (two-three). But, watch for mold as it is drying!
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i used the bags that came with the sealer as well as bags i purchased on ebay. they both work fine as long as they fit the machine. as far as specific brand, i am comfortable purchasing anything that fits.
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The bags are not pre cut so you can make any size bag. We use this vacuum sealer for freezing meats and fish. I am very happy with it. Very easy to use.
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it has a flat plastic insert and a spring loaded thing that flattens the bags while they're freezing (you pull it back to make room for more bags and put the insert between the old frozen bag and new liquid bag). i use lansinoh bags (storing 6oz at a time) and they fit fine.
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Any bags work, I used the gripper bags. However, I do not recommend this can. The mechanism that holds the top in place broke within months and it was no longer useable. Cheap construction. Went back to a normal trash can.
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I have not used mine in the freezer. They appear to be made from a very high quality, rigid plastic. I am not sure what the cold would do to the seal on the lid, or to the clear plastic. Frankly, I prefer Ziploc Freezer bags for anything I have to freeze. I press the air out of the bag to better preserve the food, and also to help it fit better by taking less space. I believe the Oxo containers would take up too much room in the freezer, personally. That space is always at a premium.
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The pump that comes with the containers works for the containers and Zip lock bags. I don't know about the "Foodsaver" pump.
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Any vacuum with a hose, pipe, or attachment that has a round end for suction will work as the openings on the bags are round.
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Anything above the freezing temperature of the liquid you are using will work. I have used this pump with water from 50degF to 150degF without issues
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You may have already got your answer, but hopefully this will help. Ziplock (reg.) bags will not work, but any other heat-sensitive bag will. The heat element that the unit uses to seal the bag, needs to have a material that will respond to the heat that it supplies to secure a viable seal. That doesn't seam too clear, I hope you understand.
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Depends on what kind of flange set you get with the pump, if you get the wide neck, there's no soft storage bag that works with the wide neck flanges, if you get the normal flange (which is less likely), you may want to try "Medela Pump & Save Breastmilk Bags" and see if it works, sorry for not able to give definite answer.
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Any, this bags are great. I have used the 18" ones with the speed icer, and with couplers and regular tips as well as bigger tips by themselves with excellent results.
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Dear J, I use different brands of food saver bags with my unit. As long as the bags are designed for vacuum sealing you should be fine. Enjoy!
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Any vacuum will do...just make sure it has a hose attachment. The hose can vary in diameter, as the space around the suction point on the bag is smaller than the vacuum hose diameter and the space also includes a hard plastic ring that will support the vacuum hose without sucking in the plastic bag.