Storage Bags

metta1313

I'm visiting from 3rd tri.  I'm trying to get my registry in order.  I'm planning on getting a madela breast pump and was trying to figure out what the best storage bags are.  Can you use any brand?  What do you recommend?

Thanks so much from a soon to be first time mom!

busygal

I think you can use any brand but I prefer the medela bags. I found the lansinoh ones not as sturdy. Others might have a different opinion.

Oh, and it does take some practice to get the medela ones closed correctly but once they are closed I have never had a leak.

I have never tried the feature they have where you can supposedly pump directly into the bag. I pump into a bottle then pour it in the bag.

LaneyM

I believe you can use any type of bags.  So far I've been using the Gerber Seal N Go bags & haven't had ANY leaks.  I think they are one of the cheaper bags but they have totally worked for me. 

mie

I've only used Lansinoh bags and have had no problems with them leaking.

relros

I started with the Medela bags, but had problems with closing, the small size, and getting air out.  I like the Lansinoh ones.

July_2009

metta1313:

I'm visiting from 3rd tri.  I'm trying to get my registry in order.  I'm planning on getting a madela breast pump and was trying to figure out what the best storage bags are.  Can you use any brand?  What do you recommend?

Thanks so much from a soon to be first time mom!

 

Medela pump and save bags do not work with the Freestyle pump. Just make sure you are not using the Medela freestyle pump. GL 

mrs.baum

If you don't need to pump for work or anything, I would wait and see. I ended up never pumping and never using bottles. It was just a lot easier for us.

hopewill

i used the gerber bags with my oldest daughter...this time around i've been using the lansinoh ones...over the last 3 months i've only had 2 bags to leak...i say only...but both times it hurt my feelings really bad. 

busygal

July_2009:

metta1313:

I'm visiting from 3rd tri.  I'm trying to get my registry in order.  I'm planning on getting a madela breast pump and was trying to figure out what the best storage bags are.  Can you use any brand?  What do you recommend?

Thanks so much from a soon to be first time mom!

 

Medela pump and save bags do not work with the Freestyle pump. Just make sure you are not using the Medela freestyle pump. GL 

Wait, I use the freestyle pump and I love it! I also use the medela bags, I just pump into the bottles and then pour them into a bag. It's not a PITA, I swear.

I would not reject the freestyle just because you can't pump into a bag--it is so small and light and easy to take around. Also the handsfree function works great!