Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags 50-pk. Review.
"Love these bags!" 2006-11-24
By K. Sproul (Charlotte, NC USA)
I started out pumping and thought I would store all of my milk in Medela's bottles. When I realized how much milk I would need to store, I quickly realized that would cost me an arm and a leg (the bottles run about 20 bucks for 4!) and came upon these little wonders. They are made of a thick polyethylene plastic (safe for long-term storage) and you can't beat the zip-loc style closure compared with other tie bags...those scared me, every drop truly is precious. Granted, they are a bit awkward at first because you are dealing with a container that is much less sturdy than the plastic bottles most women pump into but it works well once you get used to it.
"Best breastmilk bags out there" 2008-01-20
By Kara J. Ayala (southern TX)
I think I've tried all (at least most) breast milk bags, and these are worth the extra money -- my favorites. They are easy to pump directly into. For comparison, the First Years bags are flimsy plastic (one actually ripped); the Lansinoh bags are nice material but big and bulky (can't attach to pump mechanism). Lansinoh claims "can store flat," but so can the Medela bags. Lansinoh bags do hold more, but I don't find that to be an advantage (all I usually need is 5 oz at a time). I do like the double zipper on Lansinoh, but with the Medela, all you need to do is check the seal by squeezing milk upward. I've never had a problem with Medela Pump & Save and would recommend these above all.
"Perfect!" 2009-02-26
By Fitzgerald Fan (Royal Oak, Michigan United States)
I am rather surprised by the negative reviews this product has gotten. I absolutely love these bags. Typically, I pump into a medela container (that comes with the pump) and move it into the bag just before freezing. These bags actually hold up to 6 ounces--and if you purchase a milk storage container (which keeps the bags of milk upright and flat), I think you will find a fairly foolproof system.
What I usually do is thaw the bag and simply snip the top corner with scissors to pour the milk into a bottle...this ensures no spills or waste. And as far as leakage, I have NEVER had any such problem.
I have tried other milk storage supplies, and these bags are hands down the best. I only wish they would sell them in 100 ct.
"best bags for freezing and quick thawing" 2008-11-29
By L. Hughes (Lakewood, CO United States)
I breastfed my first child for nearly a year, and am now breastfeeding my second. I had tried several different types of freezer bags and these were the only ones that never leaked. I searched for slightly larger bags (these hold 5 oz) because my son was drinking 6-7 ounces a feeding but the ones I found leaked during thawing or warming. Medela bags are a great product.
"Great for Freezing Milk" 2009-07-27
By K. McElroy (Hope Mills, NC, USA)
I did not use the bags for collecting milk - rather I collected in medela containers and then transferred them to the bags for freezing. To make the most use of my freezer space I would lay the bags flat for the intial freezing and then stand them up ina storage container. They defrost easily in a sink of cool water. I experienced no leaking from these bags like a I did from another brand.
By K. Sproul (Charlotte, NC USA)
I started out pumping and thought I would store all of my milk in Medela's bottles. When I realized how much milk I would need to store, I quickly realized that would cost me an arm and a leg (the bottles run about 20 bucks for 4!) and came upon these little wonders. They are made of a thick polyethylene plastic (safe for long-term storage) and you can't beat the zip-loc style closure compared with other tie bags...those scared me, every drop truly is precious. Granted, they are a bit awkward at first because you are dealing with a container that is much less sturdy than the plastic bottles most women pump into but it works well once you get used to it.
By Kara J. Ayala (southern TX)
I think I've tried all (at least most) breast milk bags, and these are worth the extra money -- my favorites. They are easy to pump directly into. For comparison, the First Years bags are flimsy plastic (one actually ripped); the Lansinoh bags are nice material but big and bulky (can't attach to pump mechanism). Lansinoh claims "can store flat," but so can the Medela bags. Lansinoh bags do hold more, but I don't find that to be an advantage (all I usually need is 5 oz at a time). I do like the double zipper on Lansinoh, but with the Medela, all you need to do is check the seal by squeezing milk upward. I've never had a problem with Medela Pump & Save and would recommend these above all.
By Fitzgerald Fan (Royal Oak, Michigan United States)
I am rather surprised by the negative reviews this product has gotten. I absolutely love these bags. Typically, I pump into a medela container (that comes with the pump) and move it into the bag just before freezing. These bags actually hold up to 6 ounces--and if you purchase a milk storage container (which keeps the bags of milk upright and flat), I think you will find a fairly foolproof system.
What I usually do is thaw the bag and simply snip the top corner with scissors to pour the milk into a bottle...this ensures no spills or waste. And as far as leakage, I have NEVER had any such problem.
I have tried other milk storage supplies, and these bags are hands down the best. I only wish they would sell them in 100 ct.
By L. Hughes (Lakewood, CO United States)
I breastfed my first child for nearly a year, and am now breastfeeding my second. I had tried several different types of freezer bags and these were the only ones that never leaked. I searched for slightly larger bags (these hold 5 oz) because my son was drinking 6-7 ounces a feeding but the ones I found leaked during thawing or warming. Medela bags are a great product.
By K. McElroy (Hope Mills, NC, USA)
I did not use the bags for collecting milk - rather I collected in medela containers and then transferred them to the bags for freezing. To make the most use of my freezer space I would lay the bags flat for the intial freezing and then stand them up ina storage container. They defrost easily in a sink of cool water. I experienced no leaking from these bags like a I did from another brand.
