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johnsae
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I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
I am working on my registry and am wondering what I really need in order to make breastfeeding easy? I have registered for the Medela In Style Advanced Breastpump - what do I need to go with this? Can I pump directly into most bottles or is there a specific bottle I need to buy? Can I store the breastmilk in bottles in the fridge and freezer or do I need bags? I've heard many mothers say they use regular ziploc bags to store their breastmilk?
Thanks so much for any and all advice!
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nymommy2be
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Re: I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
The pump comes with 4 bottles. I like the medela storage bags too. They attach to the pump and are easy to use. I would recomend hands free pumping bra, I love it.
hands free pumping bra
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| Posted 3/9/07 11:16 PM |
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Re: I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
I would hesitate to register for too many BFing supplies because they're NOT returnable and you never know how BFing will work out for you.
I would freeze in the special BM bags. I didn't trust regular zip lock - the BM bags are much thicker. I don't suggest freezing in the bottles, as you'd need a LOT of bottles.
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| Posted 3/9/07 11:16 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
You can pump directly into the bottle (saving a ton of washing). I used Avent bottle so I had the conversion kit
I wouldn't use ziplocs. I used the Medela storage bags. You wouldn't freeze the bottles.
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| Posted 3/9/07 11:26 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
Posted by nymommy2be
The pump comes with 4 bottles. I like the medela storage bags too. They attach to the pump and are easy to use. I would recomend hands free pumping bra, I love it.
hands free pumping bra
Now here is something I haven't seen...wow!
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| Posted 3/9/07 11:30 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
Posted by nrthshgrl
You can pump directly into the bottle (saving a ton of washing). I used Avent bottle so I had the conversion kit
I wouldn't use ziplocs. I used the Medela storage bags. You wouldn't freeze the bottles.
Thanks for the conversion kit info!
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| Posted 3/9/07 11:34 PM |
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Re: I plan on breastfeeding: what are the essentials I need for storage, etc.?
Posted by johnsae
Posted by nymommy2be
The pump comes with 4 bottles. I like the medela storage bags too. They attach to the pump and are easy to use. I would recomend hands free pumping bra, I love it.
hands free pumping bra
Now here is something I haven't seen...wow!
I second this. I didn't het it until 3 mos in and what a difference, but couldn't see myself registering for it 
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