Medela Pump and Save Storage Bags- 20-count Review

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(More customer reviews)As a working mother of two I've tried a lot of breast milk freezer storage bags and I'm sad to say that despite Medela's impeccable reputation when it comes to pumps, their breast milk storage bags fall way short of the mark.First off, the perforations aren't cut completely or set up incorrectly or something which leads to skewed tearing of the tops of these bags rendering the bag useless since you end up tearing the bag.I had to use scissors to cut the tops off these bags to make sure I didn't tear into the area where they seal.Secondly, the inside of the bags SMELL HORRIBLE compared to the inside of other bags.Perhaps this has no bearing on how the milk turns out when it is thawed but I don't think I'd like to take that chance with my "liquid gold".

Also, I pump into a bottle and then pour into these bags.I use the Medela bottles to pump into.The bags say they can hold up to 5 oz. of fluid.Sorry, but not only can they not hold 5 oz. of fluid, the markings on the side of the bags are completely inaccurate.I know they're inaccurate because I pump into the hard Medela bottles and then pour a certain amount in the bag.I've tried manipulating the bag (folding it, opening it more, etc.) but I can never get the bag to actually read the proper fluid amount.

As a final note, these don't fold flat very easily into the freezer.They are more designed to stand up and freeze that way.Perhaps this is more of a personal preference but I prefer to lay the bags flat because it saves on freezer space better that way.

My personal favorite storage bag is the Lansinoh bags.The bags don't stink on the inside like these do, the fluid amounts are accurate and they fold flat easier in the freezer for increased storage.

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Product Description:
For collection, storage and freezing of breastmilk Compatible with all Medela breastpumps for pumping directly into the bag Exclusive self-stick strap attaches directly to breastshield for fast & easy setup Leak-proof, easy-to-close zipper top Special plastic retains breastmilk's beneficial properties Double-walled for long and safe breastmilk storage Pre-Sterilized & disposable

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