Can you put the frozen milk bags in it to dethaw?
1738905
yes you can as long as the plastic bag in no way touches the warmer because it will melt the bag and the milk will leak out all in the bottom of your warmer. I learned this the hard way as when I went to get the bag it was empty. I cried I worked so hard to pump that milk and it was all wasted. As long as I put it in two baskets to make sure the plastic stayed off the warmer. Hope this helps!!!!!
1738906
I'm not sure - I did not keep this warmer but frozen milk bags thaw best and very quickly putting them in a cup and running warm water in it for a few minutes.
687076
Probably not. I just didn't have a generic bag that would fit inside the pump, which I wanted. I do like that the ice pack is made to fit around the milk storage bottles that come with the cooler. I didn't have any milk storage bottles prior to this purchase so I'm greatful for these as it makes pumping at work easier than when using the freezer bags, which I use at home.
2017256
I put ice in mine when I ride. I don't know if putting ice in milk would work, but you might try.
1453201
You can, I guess, but the results will probably not be very good. The idea behind the bag isn't just that it's designed to fit the container. It's also built to hold the diapers (way more than a grocery bag) and it helps control the smell. Grocery bags are not nearly as strong as these, and they are more porous, meaning they are far more likely to rip, leak, or both. You're better off taking your old grocery bags back to the grocery store as most will recycle them. Look for the recycling bin, usually right near the entrance of the store.
673747
I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to heat the storage bags. I always thawed frozen breast milk overnight in the fridge then put it in a bottle and heated it using the warmer.
116523
I don't see why not, I remember pouring breast milk into them from the pump cup, so you should still be able to do that. As far as hooking up to the pump to pump directly into the bags, possibly, depending on what type of pump you have. It might be better to contact Medela to know for sure if your pump compatible.
1716794
if you freeze the bags flat, they are too wide for the container. They do, however, fit very well into the top.
1703186
Yes, they can, but these were the worst breast milk bags I have ever used. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone.
1227967
Yes you can, however it's just hard to burp the air out of the bags in the bigger bottles. Don't recommend it!
2177651
Sure, my lansinoh bags fit in here. You want to freeze them flat then move here to store or else you won't fit very many.
926657
I don't see why not, I used lanisoh and nuk bags in this storage container and both fit fine. Although I did place them in the when they were not frozen.
1713043
If you had ice packs in with the bags of milk, yes you could do two days. However without ice packs I wouldn't store milk in it for more than a few hours especially in hot temperatures.
1045114
Yes they can. The containers have 'imprints' so that they fit together whether you use the ice pack or not.
1357216
I have never tried doing this. I am not sure, but I see others have already addressed your question. I'm sure it could be done if you transfer the contents into one of the FoodSaver type bags and omit the vacuum step like someone else mentioned.
1557986
You can lock the mechanism that pushes the bag forward, so it won't smash the bags with the spring. That would allow you to store the non-frozen milk. I locked it in the freezer too.
1612092
Yes, but it easier and more convienent to use the lansinoh breast milk storage bags. The bags work well and can thaw faster(in a cup of warm water) when you need to quickly get a bottle ready. And also they take up less space. But we do have tons of these storage bottles as well to use for pumpkng
1261633
My personal experience has been that I have never reused the bags. Once you remove the frozen food, the bag doesn't return to its original size or shape. It also doesn't quite feel the same either. jmo