Can be used to hold breast milk at least for 6 hours?
1050431
As others said, it would depend on (a) whether or not the breast milk started frozen (needs to start that way) and the outside temperature. In 90 degrees everything not starting frozen is probably close to 90 after 3ish hours.
1050432
It will depend on the temperature of the air around it. My younger son takes one to school for lunch. They have to leave their lunches outside. His food is warm by 2:30 when he gets out. My older son takes frozen drinks for after school sports. They are still frozen at 4 when he starts practice. His PackIt stays inside all day.
1050433
Not sure it would keep milk that long. Personally I wouldn't trust it for more than a few hours for milk for babies.
1050434
yes I think so. I've noticed that it is not as cool at around 7 -8 hours so I wouldn't push it much past 6 hours, especially with breast milk.
1050435
I have used it to bring breastmilk from work to home and even forgotten it over night and the breastmilk was still not completely thawed by the time I remembered. This thing is Great for that!
2253262
I don't think this would fit three days worth of milk. You're going to want to use the ice pack since that's what really is keeping the milk cold, and it takes up a bit of space.
708350
The composition of milk is easy to spoil.It can not be placed for a long time.So it is not recommended to send milk in it to daycare.About the Stainless Mug,there is a lock, it's easy and safe to open.Heat Retention: 187▫F(86▫C)@1hr，154 643;F(68▫C)@6hrs.Cold Retention: 48▫F(9▫C)@6hrs.
524612
Yes you can. Spectra Baby USA has milk storage bags and extra bottles but you can use anything that fits or works best for your needs.
1610917
If you are wqilling to put a little ice in it. perhaps......if the milk is cold when you put it in it will not be hot at the six hour mark
2195976
As far as what you CAN do? Yes, you can pump directly into it. Yes, you can store it without transferring it to the breastmilk bags (in the refrigerator up to 5 days, and a deep freezer up to 6 months). As far as feeding baby, I personally didn't feed them from this bottle, because my baby was gassy. I know it was extra work, but I transferred my pumped breast milk into a Playtex Ventaire to prevent gas and then fed it to my baby. I believe it CAN be done if you buy the Medela nipples that are compatible with the Medela breast milk pumping bottle.
1663255
The bottle says to "refrigerate after opening" which I have always done. I use the drops in quarts and half-gallons of milk, Bleu cheese dressing, etc. The drops are meant to be used in the milk 24 hours before hand although they acknowledge that you can drink the milk immediately after putting the drops in. When I am out and about and want to drink milk I use those "Fast Acting Lactase" chewable pills that Costco sells. I carry those in my purse. I am sure there are other brands available as well. They seem to work. This lactase thing came on suddenly as is common in "older" people! Susan
2253263
As long as the ice pack is in there, the milk stays freezing cold. I used to take it to work for 15+ hour days and my milk would be freezing when I got home.
898204
I'm not sure, but I believe expressed milk should only be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days, regardless of container. I also believe it is 3 months in a freezer and 6 months in a deep freezer. I would recommend calling a IBCLC ( internationally board certified lactation consultant) to verify safe and evidence-based storage times. :). Good luck, and congratulations! I hope breast feeding is going well.
2269680
My 7th graders don't put milk in, but yogurt and it stays great till about 2:00pm. (From 6:00am ish)
398650
Of course! Just remember that you should only keep a 24 hour supply. Some say 48 hours but, why risk it :) Also if your pediatrician approves it I used motherlove more milk special blend it helped my supply a lot since I was exclusively pumping for a preemie who couldn't latch on. It's a lot of work just keep going as long as you can! And pump as often as you can, you should read about power pumping that helped me a lot as well. Also try motherlove nursing cream its great!
929469
Are you heating formula or breastmilk? Also, depends on if it is cold or not. For breastmilk out of the fridge I have my warmer set at 3:25, it comes out perfect every time. I think with formula you will have to warm it longer, but not sure. You would have to play around with it. To make sure it heats consistently every time, make sure you clean it every few weeks and your warmer will work great. Also, there is a list on the back of the warmer for a guide on how long milk/food take to heat.
319077
Absolutely. Glass is a little deceiving though. It'll feel hot, but when you lightly swirl the milk it cools and reveals the true temperature of the milk. I usually go about 9 minutes for 4 oz of refrigerator temp milk.
656117
I don't see why not, breast milk and formula are fairly similar (of course breast milk is best)
1530863
I know I'm not answering your question, but you should heat the milk in simmering water and dump it into a bottle after the fat is all dissolved in the milk again. Don't just sit the plastic bottle on the bottom of the pan, swirl it around, it only takes a minute or two. Or get a bottle warmer. I don't think you should microwave breast milk, but I would assume these are OK in the microwave, they are fairly thick. I watched a friend microwave chicken wings in a Styrofoam box once and he didn't die.
1240868
Yes, leaving it until morning is fine as the milk has been cooked and needs to cool. Refrigerate once it has cooled.
1747715
Apply it to ur breast and let it stay there for more than 8 hrs... Normally use it at night and discard it in the morning time.