Away from LO all day when EBF

manna1212

Next weekend, I have an all day bachelorette party to go to. I will be away from ds for about 12 hours. I am trying to figure out when to pump, and what to do with the milk after. I have an electric pump but it's kind of big to bring around with me at night. I have a hand pump that I was considering putting in my purse
to use instead. Not sure what to do with the milk after as we will be out. I thought I could keep a cooler in my car and keep what I pump while I am near my car at the begging of the day. I am thinking I might need to dump what I use while out and away from my car? We won't be drinking (bride does not drink) so I don't have to worry about that. Any thoughts and Ideas would be appreciated!

spacepotatoes

It can be kept in the fridge for days so I think it should be ok in the cooler for the day. It would be a shame to dump any of it, though, any way you can keep the cooler nearby?

ns1

Milk should be good in a cooler with ice packs for 24 hours. Also, if you have a pump in a bag it might be removable to make it more compact.

gutsysneakers

Maybe you could buy a car adapter for the pump, pump in the car, and store so you don't have to tote the pump around with you?

usernewname

Isn't it like to can chill BM for 5 days? It would be super annoying toting it around and ensuring it stays cool. But I guess the alternative is exploding tatas and ain't no one got time for that when having a good time

Bootsie327

BM can be room temp for much longer than mixed formula, too...something like 4 or 5 hours. I would look it up to be sure, but I know I read that in some of my literature I've picked up since the birth. Just as an aside to give you more options.

Roufi

We got a thermos type Nestle bag as a sample. It's black, not too big but lined inside to maintain the temperature and I saw one for sale at BBRUS. I just don't remember the brand but it's practical for toting my Medela Swing, spare batteries and several bottles if needed. You could use that as an ugly duckling alternative to a purse.