https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:53:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-626301 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:52:45 +0000 LaineysMom 626301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I'll take them! I owe you for shipping anyways. Just tell me how I can pay you! (PayPal or Amazon GC?) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-626251 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:34:27 +0000 T-Mom 626251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: @LaineysMom: I actually have about 75 count of my honeysuckle bags leftover, if either of you want them, you are welcome to them if you help me out with shipping. Or bunnylove08 I could mail you a few to try if you want :-). And the offer is open to anyone else I might have missed!</p> <p>Oops sorry and to answer the question, I tried four brands and honeysuckle was my fave bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-625433 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:11:35 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 625433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: yup, on amazon! and well priced too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-625431 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:10:37 +0000 LaineysMom 625431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you didn't ask me, but I just saw this.. @bunnylove08: Amazon.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Honeysuckle-Breastmilk-Storage/dp/B0098PUNHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362784179&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=honeysuckle" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Honeysuckle-Breastmilk-Storage/dp/B0098PUNHS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1362784179&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=honeysuckle</a></p> <p>I bought the 300 ct., because I exclusively pump and it was the best value. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-625230 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:01:11 +0000 bunnylove08 625230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: where do you buy honeysuckle bags? I never heard of these </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-625215 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:56:34 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 625215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've tried Medela, Lansinoh, and Honeysuckle... and Honeysuckle is by far the best bag - they're soo sturdy and well made. I've never had a leaking problem with them.</p> <p>I usually pump into Medela bottles then pour into bags. Then I lay the bag in the fridge flat... once it's frozen I put it upright according to date in a storage unit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-625207 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:55:19 +0000 cascademom 625207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: I didn't know this. I use them for daycare, so I've only sent one frozen Target bag there recently. My daycare lady doesn't like the Lansinoh ones because they're not sturdy. She hasn't minded the Target ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-625199 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:52:17 +0000 LaineysMom 625199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessiBee: I have used the Lansinoh, Medela and Honeysuckle and I like the Honeysuckle the best. Medela bags are smaller and I like pumping into bottles anyway because it gives me a more accurate measurement. The Honeysuckle bags are thicker than the Lansinoh bags and they have a double ziplock closure. When bought in smaller quantities I believe that they are about the same price, but if you buy in bulk Honeysuckle is cheaper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620516 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:15:16 +0000 mrskc 620516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the Lansinoh freezer bags. I pump into bottles and then pour into the bag. you'll get a more accurate amount of ounces. When I was on maternity leave, I just pumped when I could. Once LO started consistently sleeping longer, I would pump right before I went to bed every night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620505 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:12:36 +0000 bunnylove08 620505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use lansinoh bags. The customer service is great. I had a couple of bags leak and I emailed the company and they sent me new bags. Also freeze your bags flat...i think I was the only person who didnt know to do this.</p> <p>I usually buy them through amazon they're a little cheaper there </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620502 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:11:06 +0000 hellobeeboston 620502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Target brand bags &amp; they leak when they unfreeze!</p> <p>When I am going to thaw a bag now I have to put the Medela bag in another ziplock bag to catch the milk that comes out.</p> <p>So NO to Target brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620495 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:09:43 +0000 anbanan15 620495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessiBee: I was pumped in addition to feeds not in place of a feed, that that meant pumping between nursing, when LO was sleeping or in the middle of the night. It also helps your supply if you try to pump at the same times each day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620472 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:05:27 +0000 JessiBee 620472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for the feedback and advice! </p> <p>I have some Lansinoh and Medela bag samples here, so I will try those, and I'll look at the Target brand ones the next time I'm there. I'm all for saving money somewhere when I can! @mediagirl: I love the idea of not having to wash everything in between, but the idea of putting straight-from-the-fridge parts on my...parts...sounds really...cold! </p> <p>Now I just have to figure out when to pump (besides the one early in the morning (today: 4:30) feed when DH gives her a bottle, so that I can get a little further ahead. Not looking to build a huge stash (we only have the freezer attached to the fridge, so not that much space), just trying to have a little bit extra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620067 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:38:07 +0000 mediagirl 620067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- I have only used the Medela ones. They work fine and have a good seal.<br /> - I pump into bottles, then pour into bags. I like to have an even amount in the bags so, I'll pour 5oz into a bag when I've accumulated that much and freeze it.<br /> - Store your milk in the fridge until you have a good amount. Freeze once you have 5 or 6oz to freeze at a time. If you're home and pumping, unhook your pump parts and then put them in your fridge between pump sessions - saves you from cleaning them all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620049 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:35:32 +0000 Bluebonnet 620049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump into the Medela bottles and then transfer to the Lansinoh bags. I freeze the Lansinoh bags flat in the freezer, then stack them in a gift bag for easier storage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620046 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:34:39 +0000 MaisyMay 620046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to pump into the bottles because I feel like it gives me a more accurate idea of how many ounces I've produced, then poor into bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620035 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:32:33 +0000 cascademom 620035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally, I don't like the Medela Pump and Save bags. I lost a few ounces one morning when it popped open leaving for daycare. I've used Lansinoh bags. They're good, no complaints. I prefer the Target brand Up &amp; Up bags. You get twice as many for the price of a pack of Lansinoh bags. They're sturdier as well.</p> <p>ETA: I pump into bottles, then transfer to milk storage bags. I've been pumping into 2.5 oz bottles recently. Today, I'm switching over to 5 oz ones. At the end of the day or when the bottle's full, I'll put it in a milk storage bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620023 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:30:13 +0000 Weagle 620023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always pump into bottles. I've mostly used Lansinoh bags, but I've just started using Honeysuckle bags. I've not defrosted them yet, but so far they seem better than the Lansinoh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-620003 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:24:27 +0000 betsyboop 620003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only bags I used were the Lansinoh bags, which were okay but I had problems with them leaking when they were defrosting. This often happened when I was defrosting the 5 or 6 oz bags. I always pumped into bottles and then transferred the milk to the bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-619988 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:21:14 +0000 anbanan15 619988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally prefer the Lansinoh bags. I have also used the Nuk ones and had samples of the Gerber and Medela ones. They do not seal, are more awkward to pour into and the milk does not last as long, IMO, in them. You can get Medela bags that hook onto your connections so you can pump right into the bags, but they are more pricey. You can also rig it up DIY style, but I preferred to pump into the bottles, chill the milk and freeze it later.</p> <p>For freezing I was advised by our pedi to chill the milk in the fridge, freeze completely in the regular freezer and once completely frozen move to the deep freezer for long term storage as to make sure the core of the bags freeze completely. If you plan on keeping your stash for the longer range recommended I would set the deep freezer to -4F.</p> <p>For storing I found it best to freeze the bags laying flat. There is a milk storage container that compresses the bags so that they are flat, but I ended up just laying them on the lid anyway. Freezing flat allows for less freezer space, more even freezing and they also thaw out quicker. Clearly label your bags with the date and how many ounces. Once my bags were frozen flat I would stack them into a gallon ziplock bag and store 11 6 oz bags in each gallon bag and then transport that to the deep freezer. I labeled the gallon bags with the date ranges of the milk inside to keep things organized. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-619969 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:17:37 +0000 MsLipGloss 619969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the Medela Pump and Save bags, but you can really use any kind of bag (lots of folks like the Lansinoh bags). </p> <p>My Medela bags came with adapters that allow you to pump straight into the bag instead of pumping into a bottle and then transferring the milk to a bag (easier said than done, and there is always a little bit lost during the transfer). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-storage#post-619946 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:11:25 +0000 JessiBee 619946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm new to pumping, and so far all I've done is put a couple of bottles in the fridge. So I have questions about milk storage bags:<br /> - Are all brands about the same, or are there features on some brands that are useful?<br /> - Would I pump into the bottles as usual, and then pour into the bags, or is there a way to pump directly into the bags?<br /> - What else should I know? I'm not looking to build a huge freezer stash, just a little backup. DD is four weeks, and at the moment I'm replacing one nursing a day with a bottle, and the last two days she's eaten 5 oz at that feeding and I've pumped 7. I have the Medela pump in style advanced. </p> <p>Thank you! </p>