https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:57:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-433443 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:59:35 +0000 yellowbird 433443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into medela bottles and never have to transfer the milk. I jut send them to daycare with LO the next day. Makes it way simpler!</p> <p>Also, I find that the measurements on the bags are inaccurate so you may not know how much you're actually pumping if you pump straight into them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-433437 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:55:01 +0000 purrpletulips 433437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into bottles because I use what I've pumped to make DS' bottles for the next day. Anything leftover gets poured into Lansinoh bags and froze; if I'm lucky I have 2 oz leftover each day.</p> <p>Pumping directly into bags never seemed like a good idea to me because of how I do it but also because I'd be afraid the bags would come off the pump and I'd lose the milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-401839 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:27:53 +0000 banana 401839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into bottles and then pour into bags. I like pumping into the bottles cause I like to know exactly how many ounces are in the bag. It's hard to measure using the bag measurements. They were never accurate for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-401717 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:45:49 +0000 mynoahbear 401717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Into bottles but I've tried pumping into the Medela bags with the attachments but it wasn't so comfortable and kind of a pain to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-401714 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:42:43 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 401714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because I'm an exclusive pumper, I pump into the bottle and feed LO directly from that. When I pump a lot then I'll pour what I won't need into a lansinoh Baggie &amp; freeze </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-401481 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:52:15 +0000 sorrycharlie 401481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into bottles and pour into bags. I freeze in 3-4 oz portions just like Bao, actually!</p> <p>I would never pump into the lansinoh bags (or maybe any others) because I've noticed what is clearly 2 oz in a bottle, say, is NOT at the 2 oz mark in the bag! its bizarre. I wouldn't want to count on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-401370 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:21:55 +0000 Bao 401370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CarrieLouWho: I pump into bottles then pour in Lansinoh bags as well. Sometimes I could only pump say 1-2 ounces, so pumping into a bag in that instance would make no sense because I freeze in 3-4ox portions. That way I could pump a few sessions and add the milk together, then freeze. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-401352 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:17:58 +0000 CarrieLouWho 401352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! Since the majority pumps and then pours into storage, I think I will go with that method!!!<br /> Now, time to start working on that stash!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399710 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:21:54 +0000 mrs. bird 399710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of bottles do you use? Playtex has the drop ins that you can pump into with the adaptor, then store with a cap, then drop in the bottle to feed with!<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Drop-Ins-System-Breast-Storage/dp/B0011UH78G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1353007079&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=playtex+pump+adapter" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Drop-Ins-System-Breast-Storage/dp/B0011UH78G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1353007079&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=playtex+pump+adapter</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399695 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:18:28 +0000 Mrs. Pen 399695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>bottles then transfer them to bags... I have a set of bags you pump directly into but it looked like too much work :-P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399696 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:18:28 +0000 Weagle 399696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into bottles and then mix the day's milk at night to evenly distribute the fat. Then pour 4 oz into every bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399688 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:16:37 +0000 littlek 399688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into bottles and then transfer them into the Laninsoh bags. It's much easier to transport the bags home than a bunch of bottles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399682 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:15:50 +0000 creativemomma15 399682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela storage bags come with 2 adapters that hook the bag up to the pump. I have never used them so I am not sure how they would work. </p> [attach=2599/12/mdjmue.410x410.pump.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399681 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:15:41 +0000 T-Mom 399681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pumped into bottles since I wanted the exact same portion in every bag and most of the time would not produce the same amount on each side... also if I pumped extra I would add it to another bag, and it would have been more difficult to do this if I pumped straight into the bags.</p> <p>For the pump in style, there is a special kind of bag that you can buy to pump directly in:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Medela-Breastmilk-easy-connect-adapter-20-pack/dp/B004FL7QMU/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1353006921&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=pump+and+save" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Medela-Breastmilk-easy-connect-adapter-20-pack/dp/B004FL7QMU/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1353006921&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=pump+and+save</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399678 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:14:38 +0000 prettylizy 399678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought the medela bags that 'attach' (with a glorofied piece of tape) to my pump but it' was a PITA for sure. I much prefer to pump into a bottle then transfer to a bag. (Lansinoh bags were my fave) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399666 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:11:59 +0000 Bluebonnet 399666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump in the bottle then pour in the storage bag.</p> <p>I thought about pumping directly in the bags, but couldn't work out the logistics in my head and I was too afraid to try it in case it didn't work and the milk spilled everywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399655 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:10:36 +0000 autumnlove 399655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pumped into bottles! I pumped into the Ameda bags (with adapters) a few times but I was paranoid it would spill! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399651 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:08:42 +0000 chopsuey 399651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to pump into bottles! Didn't know you could pump straight into bags! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-pump-into-a-storage-bag-or-a-bottle#post-399647 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:08:11 +0000 CarrieLouWho 399647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting ready to start building a freezer stash, I go back to work in 5 weeks. Do you pump into bottles or storage bags? I feel like pumping into bags would be easier. Do you have to order a special part for that?<br /> I have the Medela Pump in Style. I've looked online and can't seem to find if there's a special part to pump into the storage bags.<br /> Thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-21265 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:36:41 +0000 themcmom 21265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's how I do it and, from everything I've read, it's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-21257 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:29:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 21257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always cool my milk in the fridge and then put in the freezer. It helps me to be able to consolidate some before bagging for freezing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-21178 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:30:38 +0000 sandsandmore 21178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-20988 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:44:51 +0000 brownie 20988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, as long as it is within the time range you can do that. We often let it reach 3 days and then froze the excess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-20913 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:51:31 +0000 pelikila 20913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @L2SWEETPEA. When I pumped at work I put it in the freezer bags and then in the fridge at work and as soon as I got home in the freezer it went. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-20908 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:37:53 +0000 L2sweetpea 20908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say yes. They only say not to refreeze milk once it's been dethawed. If it's just been in the cooler I would go ahead and freeze it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freezing-milk-after-being-in-fridge-is-it-ok#post-20895 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:26:25 +0000 MrsBooks 20895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies! I went back to work this week and have been pumping. I am currently producing about six ounces more than my LO needs per day. I keep the bottles that I pump into in a cooler during the day until I get home. Is it okay to freeze the extra six ounces after being in a cooler? Thanks! </p>