Refrigerator & Freezer: Medela
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Will Breast Milk Get Freezer Burn?
Asked by S.A. from Amarillo
on April 11, 2007
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I have recently began pumping during the night to have extra milk for my daughter while she stays with her grandmother a weekend. But I have noticed the storage bags ...
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- I always double bag it, it is good for 3 months in the freezer and 6 months in a deep freeze.
- Hey Stephy, I looked up your problem and apparently this is a common thing and it may not be freezer burn. Your milk can change in taste and smell once it has been...
- Hi S.! My daughter is a preemie and while she was in the NICU, the nurses gave me breast milk storage advice and instructions... I used Medela breast milk freezer...
To Squeeze or Not to Squeeze (Extra Air Out of Breastmilk Freezer Bags)
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on June 8, 2011
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I use the Medela Pump & Save bags. Am I supposed to squeeze the remaining air out of the bag before sealing the ziplock? I would think so, but then I am afraid that th...
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- I always squeezed it out and never had problems with the milk expanding. those bags are pretty thick. My biggest problem was storing them in such a way that they did...
- other mommies have it right - take most of the air out, but not all. Lay flat and freeze. It will be fine. That dent they have on the side of the gallon milk bottle...
- I ALWAYS squeeze the extra air out and have never had any issues with ripping! :)
Bottles Vs. Breastmilk Bags
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on June 26, 2008
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Does anyone know which has the correct oz amount between bottles/drop-ins or breastmilk bags. I am pumping at work and the medela bottles show that I pump about 4 oz ...
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- Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who has this problem. I always go by the Medela bottle.
- I went through that too! Its the bottles.
- Hi, The problem I always had is that you have to expand the bottom of the bags so that the volume in the bag is correct. The bag should be able to stand up on its ow...
Breast Pumps
Asked by S.J. from Cleveland
on January 22, 2010
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Hi,I want to get a breast pump and not really sure which one to get.I know that I want to get a Medela because I had used it in the hospital for my last child and it w...
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- I have the medela "swing" and I really like it, you can plug it in or use batteries. It is only ment for occasional pumping (1-2 times a week). If you are planning on ...
- We tested the Pump In Style (borrowed a friend's pump) and liked it, but ended up buying an Avent Isis Duo since we own all Avent bottles. I liked that this felt gentl...
- I also used the Medela Swing pump. You can only pump one side at a time, which can take about 10-20 minutes longer total since you have to do each side, so if you wor...
Quiter Breastpump??
Asked by C. from Charlotte
on June 26, 2007
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I have been using the Medela Pump in Style, but it is so loud and BIG! I am back to work, so I bring it and pump my milk while at work. The problem is that I am on a...
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- I am pumping at work with a manual hand pump- the Avent Isis- and it works great. I am in the staff bathroom, which is rather inconvenient, but I will say that it's c...
- I use the Ameda purely yours and loved it. It is about 7in x 5in x 3in. You can use it in the bag which makes it quieter but you can also take it out and it is still...
- Hi C.! I never went back to work after my son was born, but I know that the pump I used was loud. But one day when I was at the dentist, I got to talking to the dent...
Milk Storage Bags
Asked by R.K. from Minneapolis
on May 15, 2008
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Does anyone know of any breast milk storage bags (for freezer) that can also serve as a bottle liner that works for the actual feeding? It would save the step of trans...
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- I used the lansinoh breat milk storage bags for freezing and storing my breast milk when I was nursing. When I had to go back to work, and my daughter went to a sitter...
- Yes, I actually used the playtex bottles w/ the drop in liners. And if you use either the lansinoh (wh/ are better) or gerber storage bags you can just thaw them with...
- I'm not sure but as an alternative if you use Medela bottles with their nipples you can cap off the bottle when your done pumping and when you're ready to feed just pu...
Milking....milking....milking
Asked by M.O. from Denver
on April 22, 2008
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I hate pumping. I despise pumping. It's time consuming, messy, and frusterating. I want to sleep at 10pm, not pump! Arrg, I'm over it! Ok, not really, but it's a ...
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- Don't sweat it and drop the pump! I only pumped when I felt riduculously full and knew there would not be relief from my son or daughter or when I was away from them!...
- With my first, the only thing that worked was to pump before he ate in the morning. The result was probably that teh frozen milk didn't have much hind milk, but I had...
- I agree that you are doing a great job if the majority of the nourishment is from breast milk. It does NOT hurt your child to have formula sometimes. I stressed abou...
Mastitis 6 Months After Weaning
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on April 18, 2009
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I stopped nursing 6 ish months ago. I've continued to produce some milk, not a whole lot, put enough to keep the breasts off limits to the hubby. But the other day I...
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- I know that it sounds funny, but putting pieces of cabbage in your bra really does work! I had mastitis several times with my son and this was one remedy that actuall...
- I heard cabbage leaves applied to the breast helps stop lactation, I think you steam them first. I got mastitis last spring, and I have had repeated blockages since...
- I am so sorry to hear of your discomfort! Try putting lettuice leaves on your breasts ~ it was something the lactation consultant recommended when I was nursing a...
What Do I Do with My Pump After I Am Finished Breastfeeding?
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on April 4, 2008
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What are moms doing with thier pump and other breastfeeding equipment (freezer storage basins, car adapter, etc) after they are done breastfeeding? I have heard that i...
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- the one i have was sold to me by a friend who was done using it. i just washed and sterilized the parts that would come into contact with the milk (though other frien...
- Ebay! Depending on the type of pump, you can make some good $$$ reselling it. Don't worry about the transfer of body fluids, because w/electric pumps (Medela, etc....
- you can freecycle it or sell it!
Frozen Breast Milk?
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on July 16, 2009
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I was defrosting a bag of frozen milk in the refrigerator and I noticed it is leaking! Should I pitch it? Not sure how or why the bag would have ripped. It is one of...
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- I'd pitch it. Any air getting in the bag could have caused freezer burn. I've never had a problem with the lansinoh bags. Must have gotten caught on something.
- Yes pitch it. It's sad to see it go to waste but you shouldn't take the chance. I, second the Medela bags. I never used the other but - I never had to switch because ...
- Rachel, I ALWAYS had issues with the Lansinoh bags breaking! It drove me nuts! I got alot of them free in my breast pad boxes, but they convinced me to stick with t...
