May 102013
Medela Pump & Save Breastmilk Storage Bags – Case Pack: 20
- An exclusive self-stick strap that attaches directly to a breast shield makes setup fast and easy wi
- 20-count bags are compatible with all Medela breast pumps
- Double-walled bags ensure long and safe breast milk storage
- No-leak easy-to-close zipper top
- No-spill stand-up bottom
For collection, storage and freezing of breastmilk Compatible with all Medela breastpumps for pumping directly into the bag Exclusive self-stick strap attaches directly to breastshield for fast & easy setup Leak-proof, easy-to-close zipper top Special plastic retains breastmilk’s beneficial properties Double-walled for long and safe breastmilk storage Pre-Sterilized & disposable
List Price: $ 11.99
Price: $ 5.00
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As a working mother of two I’ve tried a lot of breast milk freezer storage bags and I’m sad to say that despite Medela’s impeccable reputation when it comes to pumps, their breast milk storage bags fall way short of the mark. First off, the perforations aren’t cut completely or set up incorrectly or something which leads to skewed tearing of the tops of these bags rendering the bag useless since you end up tearing the bag. I had to use scissors to cut the tops off these bags to make sure I didn’t tear into the area where they seal. Secondly, the inside of the bags SMELL HORRIBLE compared to the inside of other bags. Perhaps this has no bearing on how the milk turns out when it is thawed but I don’t think I’d like to take that chance with my “liquid gold”.
Also, I pump into a bottle and then pour into these bags. I use the Medela bottles to pump into. The bags say they can hold up to 5 oz. of fluid. Sorry, but not only can they not hold 5 oz. of fluid, the markings on the side of the bags are completely inaccurate. I know they’re inaccurate because I pump into the hard Medela bottles and then pour a certain amount in the bag. I’ve tried manipulating the bag (folding it, opening it more, etc.) but I can never get the bag to actually read the proper fluid amount.
As a final note, these don’t fold flat very easily into the freezer. They are more designed to stand up and freeze that way. Perhaps this is more of a personal preference but I prefer to lay the bags flat because it saves on freezer space better that way.
My personal favorite storage bag is the Lansinoh bags. The bags don’t stink on the inside like these do, the fluid amounts are accurate and they fold flat easier in the freezer for increased storage.
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|leaks and hard to use,
I bought this item because I can pump directly into it; I wanted to save time washing bottles, save time pouring from one to another, and save space in the fridge. But after giving this a try for 3 months I have decided I hate these bags. Here is why:
1. It’s impossible to tell when these bags are closed. I’ve lost several bags of milk due to spillage. Every time I thought this time I closed it really well…but then I’d get home to find milk all over the bag.
2. It’s very difficult to pour into the bottle without some spillage
3. Bags have small leaks. The other day, when trying to warm up the milk (just by putting it in a bowl of warm water) I noticed that the water turned white. I picked up the bag and the milk was leaking out from the bottom. This was the deal breaker for me as it could mean other bags are contaminated.
I still haven’t found a great solution for freezing milk.
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|Good Product,
For the price, this product cost more than other product.
So far, I have been using this product for 4 months now. Out of 6 x 50-count boxes I have filled and thawed only 2 bags had leak so far. I am now using my 7th box of 50-count storage bags and still pleased with the product. This product works for me. The measuring guide seems accurate for me. I usually scald my breast milk immediately after I came home from work before freezing it in its individual storage bags. I pour 4-oz of breast milk into the hard Medela bottle and transfer it to the storage bag and find the measuring guide precise.
For the seal, it seals well in my opinion. I am always careful and ensuring that it is completely sealed before storing the milk. However, my husband accidentally spilled the milk because he thought he sealed it completely. The seal is strong, which I like so bacteria can get in and contaminate the milk. Opening the bag after thawing is quite a work, so I usually cut the bag using scissor and use the removable breast shield as a funnel to transfer the milk into the baby bottle.
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