Medela brand breast milk storage bags are designed for women who use a breast pump while breastfeeding . They allow breast milk to be stored optimally. Storing breast milk with medela bags :
There are several situations that can lead a breastfeeding mother to express her milk : going out with friends or lovers, returning to work, business trips, etc. In this case, a suitable solution is needed to store breast milk in the best conditions. Medela storage bags have been specially designed for this use.
Easy to use and ensuring impeccable hygiene, these bags allow you to store breast milk, transport it and warm it before giving it to your baby. They have a double protective zipper and a double wall, which reduces the risk of breast milk leaks, especially during transport. They have also been heat sealed to prevent any tearing or bursting.
Medela breast milk storage bags stand up perfectly upright , allowing you to store them in a cooler bag or fridge. They can also be stored horizontally , for example in the freezer, which saves space. The top of the bag has an area where you can write down the date you expressed your milk, as well as the precise volume. This will help you manage your breast milk supply .
A carrying pouch is included with the Medela storage bags, which is particularly useful for keeping them clean and tidy.
Presentation offered on our online pharmacy: Box of 25 storage bags with transport pouch. Before expressing your milk and handling Medela breast milk storage bags, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Then dry them with a clean towel or paper towel.
If possible, try not to touch the inside of the storage bag. Carefully pour the breast milk into the bag, then close it by removing the air. Don't forget to write down, in the space at the top of the bag, the date of expression and the volume of breast milk collected , and possibly the baby's first name if the milk is to be given to him or her within a community. Regarding the volume, rely on the collection bottles of your breast pump. The bags can then be stored in the fridge, in an insulated bag or in the freezer. After expressing, fresh breast milk can be stored:
4 hours at room temperature (25-26°C).
24 hours in an insulated bag with freezer packs at 15°C.
up to 5 days in the refrigerator (4°C).
2 weeks in the freezer.
6 months in the freezer. For thawed breast milk , the procedures vary depending on the thawing method:
Milk defrosted in the refrigerator and not reheated can be kept for 4 hours at room temperature or 24 hours in the refrigerator;
Milk defrosted at room temperature or in warm water should be drunk by the baby during his next meal or kept for a maximum of 4 hours in the refrigerator.
