Medela Breastmilk Storage and Feeding Set
by Medela
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Baby Products Reviews of Medela Breastmilk Storage and Feeding Set
Customer Review: You're going to need this set if you have a Medela pump
Summary: 4 Stars
If you have a medela pump, you will need one or two sets of these bottles for milk storage and feeding. I originally starting pumping and storing the milk in the freezer bags (Lansinoh bags are the absolute best bags, no leaking, double zipper seals, very strong, and hold six ounces-the others only hold five)but when i discovered that I could freeze these bottles, i realized it would be much easier to pump into them and feed straight out of them. The nipples that came with the set were the weirdest ever, my baby just hated them so we don't use them at all. The caps are very handy too. The bottles will hold a full six ounces of milk, although you don't want to freeze them with that much milk, as you have to leave room in the bottle for expansion. The rings and nipples from our Gerber bottles fill just right, as would any other rings and nipples, i would imagine. They're pretty much universal in size, so if your baby doesn't like these nipples, just buy an inexpensive pack from another brand. I bought this set at Target, for about the same price as on this site, except without the shipping fee. I must say, I've been impressed with my pump in style advanced pump, and wouldn't trade it for anything else. If you're going to have the best pump, might as well have the best of bottles to go with it. These bottles are easy to clean with a bottle brush, or in the dishwasher. Make sure you have plenty, since you'll need two bottles to pump into each time. It does get tedious washing them frequently. Hope this review helps you...good luck.Customer Review: Great for Feeding, Pump and Storing Breastmilk
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased these bottles as a way to store breastmilk so my husband could enjoy feeding our son. After I had difficulty nursing, I stopped breastfeeding when our son was 2 months old. These bottles proved more valuable than I had thought. They are great for moms who want to continue to give their babies the benefits of breastfeeding but are unable to. I love them because they were great for pumping because they fit right onto any Medela pump, then you can either use it to feed your baby by adding the nipple, or store it in the fridge or freezer. I especially liked them because it had markings in ounces to let me know how much I pumped. I never had to guess if my son was getting enough milk. The nipple appeared to give our son the same feeling as if he were breastfeeding. He had to work at sucking like he did when he was breastfeeding unlike the usual bottles where it steadily flowed into his mouth. I would recommend these bottles to anyone who is going back to work and is pumping, anyone who wants to breastfeed but can't or has difficulty or anyone who wants to store a supply of breastmilk.Customer Review: Bottles are great but nipples flow too quickly
Summary: 3 Stars
The bottles are fantastic for storing milk either in the freezer or fridge. It is much easier than struggling with storage bags and you don't have to worry about the bottle breaking and wasting your milk. The reason I give this 3 stars is because the nipples flow too quickly. When inverting the bottle, milk comes out at about 2 drops per second. I thought the nipple design might slow the flow when it was in a mouth so I let my 3 month old son try it. He was choking on the milk and gasping for air because the milk was coming out too fast. Had I not removed the bottle to slow him down frequently, he would have finished 3 ounces in 2 minutes. When I feed him from an Avent bottle with a newborn nipple, 3 ounces normally takes him about 10 minutes to finish, which is almost identical to when he is breastfeeding. I was told by a lactation consultant that any bottle should require the same or more effort than breastfeeding to decrease the chances of your baby becoming a lazy eater and preferring the bottle over breast. Needless to say, I'm keeping the bottles and throwing away the nipples.
Customer Review: Good, but has some fairly useless items
Summary: 3 Stars
I like all the Medela products, but this came with a few items that I really didn't need. On the plus side, the bottles are sturdy, the caps seal tightly, and the whole thing works with the 'pump in style' breast pump I was using. Also, the nipple-rings are great and work with any brand of nipple you buy. The bottles are also great for freezing milk.On the negative side, the little discs that go with the nipple rings that they include to create a 'temporary' cap is pretty useless. I wish they had just provided a few more 'full' caps which provide a better seal.
Also, the nipples for all the Medela products were never a favorite with my son, though that might be a personally preference of his. I just use the Playtex or Evenflo nipples with these bottles, and they work just fine.
Last, for some reason, the other caps they provide that are supposed to fit over the nipple & nipple-ring never really fit, so it would often leak out into the diaper bag.
Bottom line: Worth it, I suppose, for the items that work, but ditch the other items as they are not very good.
Customer Review: Great for a working MOM on the go!!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
It saves so much time. I work 10 hours a day and this set makes expressing milk much easier. I pump into the bottle with my Medela pump and put it in the cooler which keeps the milk cold all day. Then put the nipple on when I get home and its ready for the next day. She eats from the same bottle, no pouring milk from one bottle or bag to another which saves time, less chance for germs or bacteria to sneaking in your clean bottle and less to clean up. My daughter has no problem with the nipple it comes with and will go from breast to bottle and back with no problem. I have 3 sets so I always have 3 in my bag, 3 to 4 in the Ice Box and 3 or 4 in the dish washer. You always have what you need. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the milk will get freezer burn even if you fill it to 5 oz because of the air space left in the bottle. So for the freezer I will only suggest good quality breast milk bags. Breast feeding is the most precious gift you can give your baby its worth the time and effort.