when do you use milk storage bags?

[woofy55]

hi mummies... wanna check what did you use to store ebm? recently for convenient sake, i used milk storage bags.. cos i find it easier to transport it out to my parents plc.. and can fill 1 pack/feed nicely for my mom so easier for her no need to measure and then no need to wash bottles.

but hor so fast finish 1 box of bags and i find my heart is bleeding... hehe... so siong...

Who uses milk storage bag for everyday usage or You use milk storage bag for freezing only? -.-"'

Milk storage bottles i saw max is only 150ml... Let me know if there is one which is more than 150ml. tks.

 

[camom]

I initially used for everyday usage cos too many pkts to transport home. Then I switched to bottles for everyday usage when I cut down on my expressing and only used milkbags for freezing.

I use the normal milk bottles, used the biggest size I can find that fits onto my pump.

 

[catherlyn]

I'm using storage bag to store my ebm but I don pour in. Instead I freeze them using the milk tray then put the desired stick in it n store reason being my amt pump varies from wat my ger is drinking, she drinking 150 but I'm pumping ranging from 130 to 240. N yes it is cutting a hole into my pocket but wat to do it tk up less space than btl.

 

[newbie2009]

I used playtex milk bags, its very cheap. Only problem is that its not self-sealing. So we will have to get those clips to tighten the bags. I think Playtex bag is about 100ml. and cost about $15 for 100bags. so its really very cheap. even every day throw away also will not feel so heart pain. hehe.

 

[camom]

I used playtex milk bags, its very cheap. Only problem is that its not self-sealing. So we will have to get those clips to tighten the bags. I think Playtex bag is about 100ml. and cost about $15 for 100bags. so its really very cheap. even every day throw away also will not feel so heart pain. hehe.

Playtex is 120ml. But must be careful when sealing to prevent leakage.

 

[newbie2009]

Playtex is 120ml. But must be careful when sealing to prevent leakage.

ops my bad. I must have rem it wrongly. Yeap, just have to be careful with the sealing. I use those clips that can seal the bags (for example those clips that are for sealing the gua zi)

 

[woofy55]

ya lor.. last time i also use playtex bag.. cos cheaper.. but leaking or spilling is a big problem and so heartache when I see the whole pack gone.. and worst, need to clean the fridge.. haiz.. so i switched to milk storage bag... -.-"' so fast 1 box gone liao.. but its more convenient.. haiz...

 

[camom]

Playtex is actually not a milk bag. It's a milk liner and is not meant to store milk in fridge, that's why the plastic is thinner and not as leak proof as proper milk bags. However there are mummies out there who have used liners to store their ebm successfully.

 

[woofy55]

I'm using storage bag to store my ebm but I dont pour in. Instead I freeze them using the milk tray then put the desired stick in it n store reason being my amt pump varies from what my ger is drinking, she drinking 150 but I'm pumping ranging from 130 to 240. N yes it is cutting a hole into my pocket but what to do it tk up less space than btl.

hey catherlyn - I just bought the milk tray. I would like to chk with you, how long do you freeze before you trf them to the storage bag? And how do you warm it? in the bag or trf into bottles then warm up? You use your fingers to take the frozen milk?

 

[ilovemilk]

Instead I freeze them using the milk tray then put the desired stick in it n store ...

Hi Catherlynn, where can i buy milk trays? what do they look like? thks!

 

[catherlyn]

hey catherlyn - I just bought the milk tray. I would like to chk with you, how long do you freeze before you trf them to the storage bag? And how do you warm it? in the bag or trf into bottles then warm up? You use your fingers to take the frozen milk?

for me I will freeze for abt 2 feed session, 5-6 hr then I will xfer them into the milk bag. Currently storing 5 bars/bag. I thaw it in the bag as they get heat up better than in btl unless u using milk warmer. Ya I use my fingers but I wash throughly before handling them meaning prepare the milk bag write dwn the date, wash hands n loosen the bar n put them inside. As I only use my thumb n 2nd finger to tk the bars, I will use the rest to open the bag.

 

[catherlyn]

Hi Catherlynn, where can i buy milk trays? what do they look like? thks!

U can purchase them online via Mumsfairy Pte Ltd :: Your breastfeeding products specialist. Bringing you Pumpin' Pal breastpump accessories for Ameda, Avent & Medela & Sensible Lines breast milk freezing system - home or u can actually visit them on the upcoming expo baby fair. Hmmm I don knw hw to explain the appearence but the site u will b able to view them. I find it a very gd investment

 

[adelynn]

you can purchase them online via Mumsfairy Pte Ltd :: Your breastfeeding products specialist. Bringing you Pumpin' Pal breastpump accessories for Ameda, Avent & Medela & Sensible Lines breast milk freezing system - home or you can actually visit them on the upcoming expo baby fair. Hmmm I dont knw hw to explain the appearence but the site you will b able to view them. I find it a very good investment

i second that milk trays are a good investment. less wastage and saves storage space in the freezer. they look like ice cube trays just that they are in rectangle bars and come with a lid.

 

[woofy55]

how do you all dry the milk tray after washing? will it get "contaminated" if just leave it on the rack to dry? will u rinse with cooled water before pouring in the ebm?

 

[catherlyn]

how do you all dry the milk tray after washing? will it get "contaminated" if just leave it on the rack to dry? will you rinse with cooled water before pouring in the ebm?

For me after washing I will put on the rack to dry but once it is dry I will keep with the lid on. If I'm running out of them I.e. Need to store new btl of ebm but both trays used up I will wash n then wipe it dry with the kitchen towel then store them. If on the rack overnight in the morning I will wash again cos scare wait got lizard or wat walk pass haha

 

[woofy55]

thanks.. i also scare got those house pest crawling around... hehe...

you normally freeze all yr ebm? or only freeze when got extra? i am pumping today for tmr's feeds.. and only freezing when got extra.

 

[puppydog]

thanks.. i also scare got those house pest crawling around... hehe...

you normally freeze all yr ebm? or only freeze when got extra? i am pumping today for tomorrow's feeds.. and only freezing when got extra.

Hi Woofy55

I normally freeze all my ebm in milk storage bags and would pumped out average 400ml - 500ml a day. Though milk bags are quite ex, I managed to get from this forum a very good deal, Nanny Breastmilk storage bags. Excellent and cheapest, you may want to check it out :

http://www.mummysg.com/forums/f100/nanny-breastmilk-bags-good-buy-best-buy-surely-must-buy-promotion-46664/