Playtex Nursing Necessities One Step Breast Milk Storage Kit    US $5.01

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $16.00

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $22.50

Breastmilk Labeling & Storage System    US $20.00

The amount of stay at home moms has dramatically decreased in the last few decades. More and more mothers are finding that they need to work in order to be able to afford to care for their families. This can be more so the case if it is a single parent home. The need to breast feed babies is an issue and there are many ways that mothers can save their breast milk for use later. You simply need to purchase something to use for breast milk storage.

One of the most convenient ways to freeze breast milk is to use breast milk storage bags. The Medela milk storage bags were made with busy mothers in mind. You can pump directly into this bag which makes them even more convenient. They come in five ounce storage size which is enough for a newborn feeding.

If you do not need as much milk at one time, or if you are looking for middle sized option, then the Medela five ounce bags can be used and work well when only half filled. You do not need to fill up the entire bag and defrosting will take less time as well. Some people prefer to have the option of a quick defrost.

As you baby gets older, you may need a larger size bag. A six month old baby will need more milk than a newborn will. If that is the case, then you may want to go with the Lansinoh breast milk storage bags. These bags can hold up to ten ounces of milk and are perfect for freezing the milk as well.

As stated previously, that while the Medela bags can be pumped into, the Lansinoh bags do not offer this option. This can be a huge downside to the bags but it was generally felt that the overall quality of the bag and the double zip lock made up for this inconvenience. It was more important for the milk to be stored properly to reduce waste than it was to have the ease of pumping directly into the bag.

One of the main concerns when dealing with the Medela bag was the zip lock closure. Many felt that the double closure on the Lansinoh offered a better seal. The plus side to the Medela bag was that once it was closed properly, it would stay sealed longer and would not leak as long as the proper amount of milk was placed in it.

This is the most important aspect to both bags. Many people reported leaking from both styles but this was usually due to improper usage. Any fluid will expand in the cold. When you over fill a bag, it is going to leak.

Playtex Nursing Necessities One Step Breast Milk Storage Kit    US $5.01

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $16.00

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $22.50

Breastmilk Labeling & Storage System    US $20.00

While there are pluses and minuses to both bags, either one can be used effectively as breast milk storage systems. Your choice will come down to whether or not you want to pump directly into the bag and how you prefer your closure system to be.

Playtex Nursing Necessities One Step Breast Milk Storage Kit    US $5.01

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $16.00

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $22.50

Breastmilk Labeling & Storage System    US $20.00

Twenty years ago the trend was towards using formula to feed babies.  Today it has moved back to the more natural way of feeding.  This is known as breastfeeding.  Unfortunately, mothers are forced to work outside the home and cannot take their babies with them for the regular feedings that they require.  The solution to this is to express the breast milk and then use a breast milk storage system for use later.

Being a new mother in the workplace can be difficult.  This is especially true the first few days after coming off of maternity leave.  You will miss your baby and you will still have some hormonal imbalances that make you feel off kilter.  You will also have breast milk leakage as this is the most productive time for producing breast milk.

One of the best ways to handle the breast milk situation is to pump it into breast milk storage bags or breast milk storage containers and then keeping it cold while you are at work.  You can easily pump breast milk while you are in your office.

Many ladies may want to keep the door to their offices locked for this purpose.  This will enable complete privacy while the milk is being expressed.  You can pump directly in the storage bags or containers to make the move to the refrigerator or freezer that much easier and convenient.

If you do not have your own office, such as a call center where everyone just has a small cubicle to work from, you can speak to your employers about having a designated area for breast milk pumping.  There may be an unused office that can do the trick for new moms.  Many companies are recognizing this need and have already designated such an area.

In a last ditch attempt, you can always use the ladies room.  This is not the most sanitary or hygienic place to get your breast milk pumped, but you will be assured of your privacy.  Some ladies may simply go to their car at breaks and during lunch to avoid having to use the ladies room.  You can move your car to a secluded spot away from the office like a park or empty lot elsewhere.

This milk can them be frozen and used by dad, the babysitter or daycare provider who is caring for your baby while you are at work.  You can also use this milk for late night feedings when you do not want to get the pump out or when baby is too hungry to wait for you to pump your milk for them.

Breast milk storage is the best way to get your milk ready for baby to drink at any time.  You can pump it while you are at work.  If you work does not have a designated area, speak to your employers about making one available.  When you are away from your baby, you can rest assured that they are benefiting from your breast milk.

Playtex Nursing Necessities One Step Breast Milk Storage Kit    US $5.01

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $16.00

new nuk seal n go breast milk storage bags 5 boxes 25 count    US $22.50

Breastmilk Labeling & Storage System    US $20.00