Reusing freezer BM bags?

haylo33

Can you reuse breast milk freezer bags? I used a few bags from my freezer stash on vacation and I saved the bags. Can I wash and reuse? I use medela bags

DBonfante

I used the same bags and I would vote no on this one.

usernewname

I wash and reuse ziplocs that have meat in it.

I don't see why not. Just wash really well. And if you can't wash it the same day throw it out.

yvanehtnioj

I'm normally that person who wants to rinse & reuse regular plastic baggies while everyone else rolls their eyes. But in this case I wouldn't. They need more cleaning than just a rinse & that seems really hard to do with a floppy bag.

Junebug060609

kitchencolors said:

I'm all for re-use and conservation and everything, but I wouldn't. Get bottles that you can sterilize if you want to re-use milk storage containers. JMO.

This.

Once the bags are opened and used, they aren't sterile. There are other storage options if reusing is important to you.

CallMeMrsChaos

If you actually read the bag package itself, they tell you not to reuse. In this case I would say not to reuse.

haylo33

Thanks! I lost the insert that came with the bags. They are so expensive I figured I would ask. I got several packs as gifts so I shouldn't run out for a while

momo214

haylo33 said:

Thanks! I lost the insert that came with the bags. They are so expensive I figured I would ask. I got several packs as gifts so I shouldn't run out for a while

I know everyone's insurance is different but my BCBS provides a year supply of bags. I'd check with your insurance if you haven't already, they may provide some at little to no cost?

chknma

Also I know some women that use covered ice cube trays then pop out the frozen milk cubes, put them in a bigger ziplock to store. Then you can reuse the tray after you wash it properly