https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:42:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1790218 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:32:06 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1790218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought dry ice and put it in a cooler... it FROZE the milk. So worth it.</p> <p>I used a car adaptor and pumped in the driver's seat with a nursing cover over my flanges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1790182 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:54:56 +0000 birdofafeather 1790182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: i packed lots of cold packs, made sure there was no extra air because that warms up faster. put it under my trunk cover and even doubled up on coolers if needed. i usually sat in my backseat with my nursing cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1790166 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:44:10 +0000 Skadi 1790166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate how much of a mess ice makes. If you're interested, you can get dry ice from most grocery stores. Dry ice is colder, and when it "melts" it goes directly from a solid to a gas so there is no water in the bottom of your cooler. Just be sure to crack your windows slightly when opening and closing the cooler, so your car doesn't fill up with the gas. The only downside is that dry ice is more expensive than regular ice.</p> <p>Another option is to buy freezer packs. Mine are from Rubbermaid. They're hard plastic and last 10 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1790140 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:32:05 +0000 matador84 1790140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: where the phone charger is...uses an adapter </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1790132 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:25:07 +0000 Mae 1790132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>dumb question.... how do you plug it in? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1790129 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:24:04 +0000 matador84 1790129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah there is no way I can bring a cooler back into the buildings with me so I'll make sure to pack plenty of ice. Thanks girls! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1788470 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:34:35 +0000 Booker504 1788470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have done it a few times. I pumped into bags then put those into a small cooler that I carried with me inside. The bags cut down on space. I also just brought multiple sets of parts ( since I have them) and did not worry about washing or keeping parts cool. I did pump in the backseat as it gave me more space and my backseat windows are tinted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1788415 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:03:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1788415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that even bringing the cooler into the building with you is going to keep it colder than in a hot car. </p> <p>For pumping, make sure you have battery power if you need to plug your pump in. I usually sat in the back seat for a bit more privacy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1788405 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:59:08 +0000 Adira 1788405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only had to pump in my car a few times, but I always brought a cooler with ice packs and kept the milk in there. Although if it was the middle of the summer, I might see if I can find somewhere in the building to keep my cooler so it'll stay cold longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1788383 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:45:20 +0000 Ajsmommy 1788383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had to do this multiple times. I packed a cooler with lots of ice/frozen bags to keep the milk in after I pumped. I find a secluded parking spot, preferably in the shade and cover with a blanket if needed. Remember to take something to clean your stuff with OR make sure your cooler is big enough to fit the parts in.. the first time my cooler was too small, now I just take a bigger one :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-in-your-car#post-1788373 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:31:44 +0000 matador84 1788373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My schedule the next couple weeks involves several off site meetings where I'll need to pump in my car. Tips? Do you just bring a cooler and keep the milk in that? </p>