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NEED ADVICE QUICK
I am leaving in an hour to drive to wisconsin to take Sophia to one of the top SMA doctors in the US....she cant fly so we have to drive the trip will be like 16 hours, what is the best way to keep my milk cold in the car, we have those dr browns travel bags but the ice pack only stays cold for 8 hours.....I am pumping and feeding her a bottle (she cannot have formula at all) and since I havent been BF she will not latch anymore.....Thank you
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sumlynmad
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Why don't u just get a bag of ice and put it all in a cooler??
Let us know how it goes....
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:29 PM |
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ok wasnt sure if that would work, ( I mean if it would keep my milk cold enough)
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:30 PM |
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InShock
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Maybe buy an ice pack along the way?? I'm not sure anything will stay REALLY cold for 16 hrs. Good luck! 
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:30 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
The only thing I can think is maybe take a cooler of ice and stop along the way (every couple of hours) and keep filling the ice up.
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:30 PM |
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Diana1215
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Bring a cooler - fit it with ice and keep refilling along the way!
good luck and keep us posted!
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:31 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Where do you live? I have one of those plug in car coolers if you are near Port Jeff
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:32 PM |
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chelle
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
I agree.....keep a cooler packed with ice and your milk should stay cold enough.
Along the way just stop quickly and get new bags of ice.
ALL the best to you guys!!!!
Message edited 4/22/2009 8:34:01 PM.
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:33 PM |
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lbelle821
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Posted by sumlynmad
Why don't u just get a bag of ice and put it all in a cooler??
I agree -- and you can stop every few hours to get new ice if it starts to melt.
Good luck Catherine. Always in my prayers
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:33 PM |
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Freshly expressed BM can stay at room temperature for a number of hours. Are you pumping and then giving her THAT milk? If so, you don't need to refrigerate at all.
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:34 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Posted by merri221
The only thing I can think is maybe take a cooler of ice and stop along the way (every couple of hours) and keep filling the ice up.
I agree...
GL sweetie!
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:35 PM |
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babymakes3
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Definitely use a cooler with ice. I used to camp all the time and it would keep frozen meat frozen for 2-3 days.
Many prayers for your journey and your DD!!
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:36 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
I agree with the ice in the cooler & some ice packs.
Good luck! I hope they have the answers you need. We're all praying for you.
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:36 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Posted by merri221
The only thing I can think is maybe take a cooler of ice and stop along the way (every couple of hours) and keep filling the ice up.
i think thats the best idea.
Best of luck 
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:43 PM |
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staceyd
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
I agree... any gas station will have a bag of ice!! Good luck and I hope everything goes well!!! We will all be praying for you...
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| Posted 4/22/09 8:44 PM |
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BigB
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
Good Luck! I hope you get some answers! God Bless!
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| Posted 4/22/09 9:02 PM |
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MsMBV
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
I also agree. I think ice would be the best/safest idea.
Lots of
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| Posted 4/22/09 9:06 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
god bless u on ur journey
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| Posted 4/22/09 9:08 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
good luck!!! I'm glad you found an expert... we're all praying for you
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| Posted 4/22/09 9:12 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
I agree with a small cooler with ice. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I hope you get some answers you need.
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| Posted 4/22/09 9:16 PM |
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My2Boys
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
I don't have any advice but I wanted to wish you and baby Sophia well.
Drive carefully! God bless all of you!
It's none of my business but if you're going to the Children's Hospital in Madison, you're in very good hands.
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| Posted 4/22/09 9:21 PM |
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mommy-of-2-angels
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
was going to suggest walmart has a cooler with a plug that goes in the cigarette lighter only about $30 but I guess it is too lte now...but good luck on your journey...
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| Posted 4/22/09 10:22 PM |
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pjsmama3boys
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
If you go to the dollar store they have those crushable ice packs for sports injuries, you can activate them by crushing them. You would normally carry them in a first aid kit. Being a mom of 3 boys, I keep stock of them. lol They are small enough to fit in a small bottle bag. Have a safe trip!
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| Posted 4/22/09 10:27 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: NEED ADVICE QUICK
What about dry ice?  I don't know much about it though but I've seen it for sale.
Good luck
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| Posted 4/22/09 10:27 PM |
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