Breast milk storage usage?
283716
I haven't used it for that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. There is a little lip on the outside edge, too, which would help prevent any spillage before the milk was frozen.
283717
I don't see why you can't. The great thing is that you would know exactly how much breast milk you have since it's 1 oz increments. The only downside I can think of is that the trays are really big, meant to store a lot so if you aren't pumping a lot, it's a waste of a lot of space. I guess you could take the lid off at each pumping and pour in the new milk and put it back in the freezer and empty it at the end of the day.
283718
I haven't used it for that but I don't see why it wouldn't work.... I use the medela storage system for that. The cubes hold about one ounce per cube.
283719
I have not used it for BM storage because I was told BM needed to be stored in a somewhat air tight container. We buy milk storage bags, 100 per box and they last 3 mo. Pump and store 3 meals a day
283720
I haven't used it for breast milk as I use the storage bags. I would probably suggest using it to freeze the milk then transfer the cubes into an airtight container. I wouldn't use for long term because they don't have an airtight seal. Hope that helps!
283721
Yes!!!! I used these for freezing over 600 oz of breastmilk. I didn't store BM in them long term. Once the milk was frozen, I popped the cubes out and stored either in a vacuum sealed bag (highly recommend this for long term), or a zippy freezer bag. Then they were placed in a deep freeze and some stored for up to 5 months. I never had any problem with milk quality. The vacuum sealed bags make the cubes stick together a bit as they are pressed onto one another, especially when stored for a few months, but a quick smack on a counter top broke them up well.
283722
Though I never used it for breast milk storage...so I'm not sure. Each cube is 1oz (my little one drinks 6 ozs bottles, so wouldn't be worth storing it that way). If you were using it to store breast milk to mix with cereal or something...then it would work good. Just not sure why else you would store breast milk in this size.
1985500
6 storage bottles come with the pump. So enough to pump at least three times at work, at least for me. If you have an ample milk supply you may need to have extra storage bags on hand as back up. I always transferred to storage bags when I was finished pumping at home or upon arriving home from being away.
11156
You can pump milk into the liners directly. Moreover, you can store your milk in the liners with porte-sac.
656116
Definitely! I've only used it for breast milk, but another baby at daycare only uses it for formula. One thing our provider mentioned though, is when warming a bottle of breast milk in water, these bottles tent to leak. Personally, I've never had that problem at home, but we don't take these to daycare anymore - just in case.
2015045
They have a kit to do this - it's awesome. I think this is it: Playtex One-Step Breast Milk Storage Kit (Discontinued by Manufacturer)There is also an adapter to pump directly into the bags.
306996
I always go and check the contents on Medela's website, because it's more detailed. See link here : http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/570/breastmilk-storage-solution#!Whats-Included
1300732
Yes but reduce the amount of water by the amount of liquid milk you use. I always keep a small box of dry milk in my cupboard for emergencies.
1492809
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.
1549648
It depends if they are filled with breastmilk or purée baby food and the quantity, right now mine holds about 30 to 35 bags of purée, if I need to freeze more bags I take the ones that are already frozen and arrange them neatly somewhere in my freezer. Hope this helps ; )
1190135
It takes up about as much space as a galleon and a half of milk would. I just up it in smaller containers for storage purpose.
643985
I still store in bags. I suppose bags vs bottles depends on how much milk you're producing & how fast you go through it.
1157069
I thought the same thing. Then I realized that there not actully for storeing. There just baby bottle liners that are made for breast milk. Either way I was not super happy with the product. They didnt fit the bottles well and I found that I was spilling milk as I was always trying to fit the liner over the bottle. I hope this helps. Have a great Christmas.
772025
hmmm. you probably "could" but these are ice cube size ... what would you do with that much breast milk?
1046133
Hello,I am using it to freeze the breast milk,no problem of baby after drinking it~hope can help u^_^
810109
I don't see why not, haven't tried it myself, we used Lansinoh milk storage bags for the freezer (the best bags, in my opinion. Inexpensive and sturdier than medela). Our baby used these bottles for the first 5 months then when she rejected them we still used the bottles for milk storage, it's nice that they come with lids for that.
421396
I suppose you could as long as its very snug against your breast at all times and as long as you dont mind the milk not being refrigerated right away. I dont do it because i toss and turn alot & I think it would leak out.
1933058
I didn't use milkies, but you can definitely save milk. I have over 400 oz frozen from these. No pumping!! They are just little plastic discs- hole in the middle for nipple- with a dome cover. There is an air hole that will leak if you bend over too far or collect over an ounce and a half. I didn't mind much though. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. I went for these instead of milkies because of the price!