Medela Storage Bags 50 Pieces

Storage Bags Medela Breast Milk Bag

Medela Breast Milk Storage Bags are a hygienic, convenient and practical solution for storing, transporting and warming expressed breast milk.

• No leaks thanks to the double seal protection and double layer material
• They do not tear, crack and tear thanks to the heat sealed seams
• The bags hold upright for easy use and can be stored horizontally
• The included carry bag keeps breast milk bags tidy and clean
• Free of BPA

The advantages of feeding with expressed breast milk

When you are breastfeeding and expressing milk for your baby, there will be times when you will need to keep it for later use; for example, if you are breastfeeding and working full time, going out for a night out, or just wanting a supply of expressed breast milk for another person to care for your baby while you take a break. Also, if you have too much breast milk it is advisable to store it safely rather than waste it. expressed breast milk retains most of its health benefits, so it is far better for your baby than formula.

How to store breast milk: a hygienic and convenient solution

If you are pumping your milk directly into bottles, transferring it to Medela breast milk bags for storage and transport is the ideal solution. The bags are kept upright for easy use and can be stored horizontally once sealed for refrigeration; in addition, they can be frozen. Medela's milk storage bags make life easier at a later stage when you want to thaw and rewarm breast milk to feed your baby. If you want to pump milk directly into storage bags, take a look at our Pump & Save bags.

Peace of mind outside the home

Medela's breast milk storage bags come with a handy carry bag that keeps them together and tidy without taking up much space. The bag is printed with clear and illustrated instructions, so you feel confident when using the bags on the go. There is no risk of leaking, as each breast milk pouch is equipped with a double airtight seal and a double layer material; in addition, the seams are heat sealed to avoid tearing, breaking or cracking. Although expressed breast milk remains safe at room temperature for up to four hours 1, if you need to carry it for longer periods of up to eight hours, you will need to keep the storage bags in a cooler with cooling elements. For more details, read our article on expressing milk on the go.

Hygiene in the use of breast milk storage bags

Good hygiene is essential to ensure that stored expressed breast milk is safe for your baby. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean water, then dry them with a clean towel or disposable paper towel, before touching the storage bag. Do not touch the inside of the bag. Regarding hygiene, Medela breast milk storage bags should only be used once. Never reuse the same bag, as reuse may cause cross contamination. The good news is, being supplied in packs of 25 or 50, you'll have the stash to keep going.

Freezing expressed breast milk

Breast milk storage bags are ideal for freezing expressed breast milk, as they are freezer proof, ready to use and easy to label; simply fill out the panel on the front of the bag to track dates. Remember that, like all liquids, breast milk expands when frozen, so do not fill milk storage pouches above the 180ml mark, which is well labeled. Thanks to their flat shape, the bags are easy to insert in the freezer and quick to defrost.

Breast milk thawing

To avoid losing all the vitamins, minerals and other important ingredients found in breast milk, always thaw the frozen milk pouch contained in the refrigerator. This takes about eight hours, so be sure to calculate the time when preparing. Do not try to speed things up by heating a pouch in the microwave or placing it in a pot of boiling water, as these methods can result in "hot spots" in the milk and create a risk of burns.

How to warm breast milk

The newborn may prefer expressed milk if it is around body temperature, being more like milk that comes directly from the breast. It's easy to warm breast milk in a Medela storage pouch: put the pouch in a basin of hot water or a bottle warmer, or place it under a hot water tap (max 37 ° C or 98.6 ° F, i.e. at body temperature).

Format

Pack of 50 pieces, with carrying bag.