Bottle nipples and milk storage

Re: Bottle nipples and milk storage

• kjsmith9 member

  February 2013

  Right now I pump into Medela bottles (5oz) and then dump it into 2.5oz storage bottles and put it in the fridge (because I don't have tons of 5oz bottles and I usually pump too much for the 2.5oz bottles).

  If LO doesn't eat what's in the bottle before 72 hours is up, I do one of two things: 1) dump it into storage bags in 1oz or 2oz increments, or 2) dump it into our breastmilk ice cube containers in .5oz increments.

  These are the trays we use... I really like them:

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  I use Medela bags right now because that's what I have.  I also have a few Lansinoh bags that come with the nursing pads... but I haven't tried those.  Anyone know if they're any good?  I haven't had any leaks with the Medela bags yet.  If I make ice cubes, I dump them into freezer ziplock bags when they're frozen. 

  I lurk on the breastfeeding board a lot and many women say their LO never moves past a slow flow nipple.  So I would definitely start with that and give it a few days... If LO seems too frustrated you could always try to move up. 

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• dee12807 member

  February 2013

  1st, I would like to say that I do not have PPD, and I too love my kids, but I am not cut out to be a SAHM. It's not for everyone!

  As far as product as, I can tell you what I use: I use  Lansinoh milk storage bags, Tommy Tippie bottles, and right now stage 1 nipples. I have a fairly heavy/fast let down, so she does get frustrated sometimes with the slow flow nipple, but she also spits up less with that than the breast. I pump into the Madela 5oz containers, or directly into the bottles (with the adapter they have available) and store some in the fridge in those, or freeze in the bags. 

  If you need help with pumping and supply questions I have found that the ladies on the breast feeding board are very helpful. I've done great using some of the tips and suggestions I've gotten ther and now pump 2x a day with out over supply issues.  I have also learned to pump in the morning to get more output, have someone else feed the bottle if LO won't take it from you, lean back while BFing to help LO with the heavy let down, and how to properly rotate your freezer stash once you return to work. GL, and I hope you do well handling your PPD and going back to work - I know from last time it can be very emotional and overwhelming (and I wasn't even exlisivly BFing!).

  

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• Jacqui105 member

  February 2013

  I use Lansinoh bags for storage, since they are cheaper. Just put them in a sealed ziploc or in a bowl when thawing, as they can sometimes leak when thawing. But its worth it to save $. Bottles will depend on your baby. We used Breastflow with DD1 and am going to try those for DD2. Use slow flow nipple to start. You'd be surprised how much still comes out of a slow flow. A lot of slow flow nipples/bottles we tried before Breastflow bottles were too fast for DD when we started bottles, and that was even with her being used to my major overactive letdown. For pumping, I would pump and then combine into the Lansinoh bags, then make bottles later and put extra in the freezer in the bags. I never had oversupply issues from pumping. I think oversupply would come from pumping long after the milk stops flowing, as that is a way to signal your body to make more milk. Or, if it helps to know, I had oversupply when I went back to work, but still pumped all that would come out, and never had a problem on weekends when DD nursed. She never got too much or left me engorged, etc. I agree, you could check in that with the breastfeeding board.

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• NoeliaV member

  February 2013

  I prefer the Medela bags over the Lansinoh ones. They seem to take less air, and I heard the Ls tend to leak when thawing.
  
  I have a fast/overactive letdown and have moved LO up to the level 2 nipple, but only after repeatedly trying the level 1. I'd have them on hand, but not start with the 2s.

  

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• S & R + r member

  February 2013

  First off, I am soo jealous of you ladies that get to use storage bags to store milk! I have low milk supply, booo!
  
  Anyways, my LO does great going from breast to bottle. We use the Avent Natural Bottles and Tommy Tippee Closer to Nature! Love them both!!

  
  
  

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• velazquezk1 member

  February 2013

  I pump into Medela 5 oz bottles and either:
  
  1. Pour into the Playtex Nurser with slow flow nipple. I use the smaller 4 oz size bottle with 4 oz drop ins. I do have 8 oz bottles but still use 4 oz drop ins.
  
  2. Freeze in Lasinoh bags. I've had 1 leak so far during thawing.
  
  My husband doesn't like the Nurser because he said it looks like she's struggling trying to get the milk. He prefers the Vent Air bottles with slow flow. She doesn't care as long as she's getting food. Seriously most easy going baby ever.

  

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