Lansinoh has new/improved baggies now. They're sealed all the way around and so super thick and as a mom with OVER production issues (previously I would pump 90+oz per day) I have not once had one leak. They are by far the best ones I've used and they freeze fully flat. Not the most accurate oz measurements but only off by like .25 oz. AWESOME video though! Two thumbs up!!!
You have to open the bottom of the Kiinde bag before you pump into them and freeze them. Only then will the bag be perfectly accurate, measuring wise. A lot of people don’t know that. It is entirely worth the Kiinde system! Will save you SO much hassle.
Lansinoh has a new and improved bag and it has a seal down both sides. Amazon still has the old bags. I buy my bags at Walmart and they have never leaked.
I️ like lansinoh bags as well.... they lay very flat, no leak. The tag is facing away from you but that’s ok. It depends how you store them. I️ did start out using the Madela bags but they were too bulky for my storage space. I️ don’t have a deep freezer so I️ needed to store it in the freezer ... so lansinoh it is.
You did an amazing job with this review! As a first time mommy I really appreciate the details in how you tested everything out. I also appreciate you trying to get through everything quickly. One thing that would be helpful in your future reviews is to show the product while you introduce it or at lease put text on the video. With so many products it's sometimes hard to remember which one you're talking about. Side note: Since you posted the review lat year, I believe Lansinoh improved their bag by double sealing the side seams. I haven't tried them yet but I'm wondering if they really are better now. Thanks!!!
Thank you for the feedback and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I've come a long way with my editing and back then I did the bare minimum. Now I try to take things like that into consideration(: They did! I've been using them and I actually love and prefer them (who would have thought lol!). I'm going to have an updated review very soon(:
I use the Kiinde system and I love it. I combat the inaccurate measurements buy weighing them on a food scale. I measured and empty bag (.2oz on my scale) and I subtract that from each bag when I weigh them after pumping. I find it more accurate than a bottle itself since I have a hard time telling with my eye in my medela bottles
I've found the Kiinde bags are accurate once you pull the bag apart. With all the bags I've used this was a necessity. But I have not tried nearly as many as you so maybe this isn't normal!
Dr. Brown seemed to measure try to my pump bottles. I like that they stand and fold without giving me a hard time and getting the air out was rather easy. I have motif bags i also use.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! :) I am so glad that you did a reviews. We had leaks with Madela and Lasholish bags with my son and daughter. So with this baby we are looking for different options.
great video n I totally agree with your dislike for lansinoh bags. with my first baby I didn't do any research on breast milk bags and I just assumed they would work. I was so wrong every time I opened my freezer they would come flying out and if they hit the floor I could almost count on them bursting. so then I had to put them in a Ziploc bag and mark that it fell so when I went to un-thaw it I wouldn't loose all the milk. It was frustrating but I had so much milk that it didnt affect my baby but for women that have a harder time producing milk I think that would be very disappointing
I also heard from alot of mom in my mommy group that the nuk newer bags are awesome.. I going to try with baby coming. Also cause they have a full money back guarantee..
Thank you so much for this review! I am a new to pumping and wasn't sure which bags to buy. Sometimes I do so much research on different issues I face as a new mom, and I felt that this video had all the information I need and I don't need to research further. (I also never post comments, but my relief is so great I wanted to tell you :) )
Wow this video is AWESOME! I'm about to be feeding baby number two and with my first I never gave the bags I used a second though. I used the lansinoh bags and had so many leaking issues, which even as an over producer was still really upsetting! I couldn't imagine the frustration had I REALLY needed every last drop. I think I'll be giving the 2 you suggested for over supply a try. Thanks so much for your work and dedication on this video!
hi. your exclusively pumping videos and reviews of essential pumping products are extremely helpful. THANK you so much. I appreciate the effort it takes you to prepare such helpful videos. I am an exclusively pumping mom and I wish you can make a video about traveling internationally with pump & pump gear and with the baby and her feeding essentials. bless you!
second time watching this video since I am in search for a bag other than medela... I do not overproduction whatsoever so I am thinking of taking your advice on the Avent bags and I do like how they lay a little flatter, however the pour spout on Ameda is so tempting! I always get scared I'll spill the milk! nuk is tempting for the price point and how flat it stores but I'm just so scared of my milk leaking from the bag because of the lack of side/bottom seals.
+haiiTaylor Thanks for watching! All things considered, I'd go with the Avent. I'd say that all the bags are as easy to pour from as the Ameda spout. If you have a hard time with it, try using your flange as a funnel for the bottle(:
Stumbled across your review and i completely love it as I've been doing my research with the milk storage bags and I've been considering the Avent range. Thank you so much for your review. Definitely going for the Avent Bags.
I want to thank you for this series. I had such a hard time trying to get my son to breastfeed that I'm avoid any potential problems by exclusively pumping. I want to avoid formula feeding as much as possible even after I go back to work after baby is here.
Just found your channel not to long ago and I thank you for these videos! I'll be attempting to breast feed and pump with my second child after compilations with my first! These videos are helping me gear up ☺️
I noticed you mentioned Walmart a lot and I kind of expected a review on their parents choice bags. have you used those before? I buy them because of the great price. they are most comparable to targets up &up bags as far as thickness and shape... but I have yet to actually thaw any that I have frozen. I donate over 200 oz per week and most are in the parents choice bags. just curious if they are durable and thaw well?
+Kayla Mac Walmart is the closest store to us and where we shop the most often however, they didn't have any of their brand & I couldn't even find them online): so I haven't had the chance to try them out
I love your videos and trust your advice hands down. I am curious though if you still use the lansinoh bags? I have read that they have changed (since you made this video) and now they leak and aren't as good. Are you still currently using them? And if so, do you still think they are the best brand to go with (If not, what do you use now)? I am getting the lansinoh smartpump, so it would be way more convenient to use the same brand for my milk saving bags.
Thanks momma! I actually am using the Lansinoh bags the majority of the time. I think since they redesigned them, they leak far less actually! No bag will be perfect and I can buy those in bulk without it being too costly.
I haven't given birth yet so I'm obviously not pumping at the moment - but just as a reference - why does it matter if the bag doesn't give an accurate total of ounces, if your writing the ounces on the bag anyways? That might be a stupid question but it's just something that I've always wondered but never asked lol GREAT VIDEO !!!
Nope, that's not a stupid question!(: but I know some women who fill to the measurements in the bag, so what they think maybe 5 oz, really isn't. Personally I measure in a bottle, then pour into the bag but I know some women don't(:
Thank you for this video! Did you find that the NUK bags had a strong plastic odor? I just bought them for the first time and the odor is really strong. Also, have you noticed a plastic odor with any of the bags you've used? Thanks in advance for responding.
Thank you for watching! I didn't notice that with any of the bags I used. I would definitely reach out to their customer service because they aren't cheap and I know that would bug me! So hopefully they could send you replacement bags(:
From this video, the Avent is my favorite. Since making this video I've tried others and have been liking Lansinoh's improved bags, no leaks yet! Where as the new Honeysuckles have leaked horrible for me):
love your videos. can you please do a review on the nene bags? also maybe on flange sizing and pumps?? im using the 24 mm now with a madela pump and i think its too small. complete newby at all this.
+Cindy Sin Awe thank you! I actually am completely weaned right now but when I have my next child (I plan to EP again) I will try those out for you(: I'm working on getting my hands on a couple different types of pumps so when I start again, I can review all kinds out for you guys. For flange sizing, check out my other EP videos because I go over how to size yourself. But if you'd like myself or my good friend Josi, go ahead and join the Facebook group I list in the description box of all my EP videos. We have tons of info and support in there!
This was crazy awesome. Thanks, Alia! I'm pretty happy with the Nuk ones but might give the Honeysuckle and Purity bags a go! Any chance you could get them to share a promo code with your viewers? Even if it's for free shipping or something? :)
If you haven't you'll be okay, but it's a good idea to. It just helps keep your milk a little longer and you don't want to get every bubble out since it'll expand when frozen(:
The only reason I didn't judge the bags on this is because you can use the flange (or "cone") piece of your flange to help you out when pouring milk into the bags. Kind of like a funnel! They're all relatively easy to pour from except the Purity. Since it is a stiffer material, sometimes it's a little hard to pour from.
Momma Alia i mean pouring out of the bag into a bottle when the caregiver is using it to feed the baby. I use the lansinoh ones and my mom takes care of my baby and she says they are hard to pour into the bottle because they are flimsy
the lashion ones have never leak for me well I always pour 2 or 3 oz in them, I put them one over another and nothing has happened. the doc. Brown as well. but I haven't unfreeze them so. shall I worry?
Yep! I’m pretty sure they have been. This video is several years old and I’ve done updated versions since then but I think that bag is no longer in production
Hello how are you? I wanted to know am I doing something wrong. I'm 11 weeks PP and I usually get 5oz every time I pump and more in the middle of the night. But lately I notice a decrease in my right boob. I only been getting 1-2oz during the day when I pump every 3 hours and at night I pump every 4 hours and I get more like 3 and a half in my right boob. I did notice when I was drinking mothers milk tea I was doing fine then I recently stopped and that's when I noticed the decrease. Can you give me any advice. Also right now I have been taking lataction plus from the honest company for 4 days now and still haven't seen a increase yet.
Your supply may be regulating, as it normally does around that time. I would keep pumping every 2-3 hours around the clock and pump for about 5-10 minutes after you empty. Make sure your flanges are sized correctly. It's not normally recommended to take supplements before 12 weeks but if you saw increase with any, keep taking that. Hope that helps!
+Romina Moens you could always chill all your milk first then combine it to store in larger quantities if that's an option! Otherwise I'd say Babies R Us brand or Ameda. They still hold 6 ounces but are shorter than most (:
I know this is an older video, but it appears that Honeysuckle is no longer an option (at least I can't find it anywhere). Do you know where we can find them??
From what I understand, they've discontinued their bags and plan to relaunch. I don't think you can find them anywhere :/ But I have the next part to this video (with other bags and redesigned bags) coming tomorrow!!
Hello Maam, I would like to ask if the nuk milk bags you’ve bought has already an opened teated off seal? Because I got mine online but the two tear off seals are teared up already. Please help..
I’ve never had that happened and it’s definitely not okay! The seal on them should never be broken because it’s to signify the bag is sterile. I would contact whoever you bought them from and also NUK themselves!
first time breast feeding , so I'm sorry for the question, but once the milk is frozen how do you warm the milk into the bottle ( i have a bottle warmer)
what I do is thaw the bag either in the refrigerator a day ahead of time or in cold running water in the sink (either set the bag in a small bowl and allow the water to continuously run until thawed or hold it under the faucet yourself). then once it is thawed in the bag I transfer it to a bottle and then refrigerate, and warm it in the bottle warmer when I am ready to use it.
also a tip, it you have a flange that is removable from your connector, you can use it for a funnel to transfer your milk from bottle to bag or bag to bottle, so when you are pouring it you don't have to worry as much about spills.
+lizbethmari3 I either quick thaw or thaw over night in my fridge. I go over my whole routine in my EP// How I Use My Freezer Stash video! You can find that here: czcams.com/video/uPH-WVRVzpw/video.html
I'm pretty bummed about the Purity bags brand, they've been sold out for months and they never reply to emails. On the other hand I just started stocking up on the kiinde bags. Any bags you'd recommend for the year 2018
Ah man, that does stink. I wonder if they went out of business. Which would suck because they were the only brand with those kind of bags. That’s great you’ve found some others to stock up on though!
I go over all the details in my Exclusively Pumping // Getting Started video. But at first I wasn't good at pumping, because I had little knowledge of EPing. Then I started pumping every 3 hours around the clock, even at night. I did that until about 8 months. There's lots of other things that go into making sure you're making as much as you can tho, but that's how I got my supply(:
nuk breastmilk storage bags seem to have a weaker seal. I'm worried it will leak while it's freezing. I will return it as it has a yellowish color and smells somewhat of plastic. :( But the thickness is awesome. I like lansinoh so far. I've only tried 2 bags but I really want to try honeysuckle.
You mean the milk is a yellow color after thawing? If that's the case, that's normal(: It's just separated fat from your milk! So glad you're finding what works for you!
Ahhh I'm so nervous now, I only have used the lansinoh bags and have been building my stash so I have not thawed anything and seen if it leaks. Should I immidietly switch to new bags???? I don't want my precious milk being wasted
+Savanna Krakauskas The new, re-designed bags are much better! But if you're scared just be sure to thaw the bags inside a bigger ziploc bag that way you can use any milk that may leak still🙂
The philips avent storage bags- do you have to tear the top off in order to get the milk in? I could not for the life of me figure out how to open it w/o ripping it off ?
Thanks for watching! Do you mean resting the bottom of the bag on the table & checking the ounces that way? If so, we did. But not all the bags can support themselves and we weren't getting accurate or consistent measurements.
+Momma Alia no I meant like an excel spreadsheet comparison. you talk really fast so it was hard to keep up with you. at the end though we chose the NUK bags. double seal, lays flattest, best price. Thanks :-)
I'm staying at my mom's for a few weeks so I'm using milk bags to storage bm in the fridge. And I've been combining 2 milk bags to make a bottle..its ok to open the bags more than once right ? I usually use storage cups at home so just want to check..
I would say I still feel the same except for the Lansinoh, Honeysuckle and Kiinde. Apparently Kiinde has redone their bags to be more accurate so my opinion may change on those (I haven't gotten to them yet). Lansinoh redesigned their bags and I really like them. I personally have had only one leak and with them being on $10 for 100 count on Amazon they are the best bulk buy right now. The Honeysuckle also launched new bags shortly after this video but have since paused selling them? Their website says that they plan to relaunch but I'm not sure what that is all about. I'm testing as many as I can get my hands on right now. But time and money are big factors(:
I have found that the kiinde twist pouches when fully opened are more accurate if you put 3.5 or more ounces in the bag/pouches. It is a bit of a challenge to get them fully open though.
Ive been watching your videos pretty much since I started my EP journey and I love them😍😍😍 thank you so helpful☺️☺️☺️ do you know what's going on with the honeysuckle bags? I've been looking for them and can't find them :/
Aw thank you momma! Actually I have no idea either :/ I think they may be in the midst of re-desinging them? They say that they'll be back for sale soon. Fingers crossed it's soon because I would love to try them!
I would..a friend just donated me 3full ziplock bags of purity, I tried one...IT was great, taste fresh! Yep, I'm an adult female with a serious health condition, and I will be trying this. After one use, I already noticed something significant happening to my body. Great choice..purity
+April O'Neal That's amazing momma! It all depends on how much milk you're wanting in your stash. But I definitely wouldn't go any smaller than 7 cubic feet(:
Thanks! I want to try to get pregnant with #2 fairly soon and I know breastfeeding "can" cause fertility issues. I'm planning to build a big stash so I can quit pumping if needed when baby girl is 6 months. I usually store 10-15 oz a day. My hope is I will have enough milk for another few months. Thanks for the reply!
Not every bag can you pump directly into. The ones that you can have certain adapters or parts you'll have to use so it'll be specific to whichever you would choose! I hope that makes sense!
Yeah, unfortunately I don’t think Honeysuckle is selling as broadly as they did before. I would look on Amazon or in store at a baby specific store if you haven’t already
Did you ever do the review on the Kiindle System? Just asking because you said in this video that it was going to be in an upcoming video but I can't seem to find it :(
No, I didn't. I plan to do it with our next baby whenever that will be. But I liked it for traveling or occasional bottle use. It's really expensive to be an option for exclusive pumpers in my opinion
thanks for this review. I'm 7wk PP today & I've just decided to try EP. Honestly, I've had a difficult time getting a good supply, but your boosting video has great suggestions. For someone starting late on EP, I'm still not sure if I should go with Ameda or Advent. I have the same pump that you used, but Advent bottles.
+assurance36 So glad my videos could help you out momma! I would say if you need to pump straight into bags (lots of working moms love this option), I would go with the Ameda ones! Other wise I would choose the Avent ones(:
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Lansinoh has new/improved baggies now. They're sealed all the way around and so super thick and as a mom with OVER production issues (previously I would pump 90+oz per day) I have not once had one leak. They are by far the best ones I've used and they freeze fully flat. Not the most accurate oz measurements but only off by like .25 oz. AWESOME video though! Two thumbs up!!!
Thanks for watching momma! I've actually been able to try the new Lansinoh ones and I love them!(:
So glad the issues were addressed I just bought them 😩
THIS is the best review I have seen anywhere for so many reasonsI have only used lansinoh and now want to try honeysuckle! Thanks!
+Mia's Momma Awe thank you so much! & thanks for watching(:
You have to open the bottom of the Kiinde bag before you pump into them and freeze them. Only then will the bag be perfectly accurate, measuring wise. A lot of people don’t know that. It is entirely worth the Kiinde system! Will save you SO much hassle.
Lansinoh has a new and improved bag and it has a seal down both sides. Amazon still has the old bags. I buy my bags at Walmart and they have never leaked.
Yep, they're my new favorite!
Faith DeChristopher good to know because Lansinoh will be my choice, thanks 😊
I️ like lansinoh bags as well.... they lay very flat, no leak. The tag is facing away from you but that’s ok. It depends how you store them. I️ did start out using the Madela bags but they were too bulky for my storage space. I️ don’t have a deep freezer so I️ needed to store it in the freezer ... so lansinoh it is.
You did an amazing job with this review! As a first time mommy I really appreciate the details in how you tested everything out. I also appreciate you trying to get through everything quickly. One thing that would be helpful in your future reviews is to show the product while you introduce it or at lease put text on the video. With so many products it's sometimes hard to remember which one you're talking about.
Side note: Since you posted the review lat year, I believe Lansinoh improved their bag by double sealing the side seams. I haven't tried them yet but I'm wondering if they really are better now.
Thanks!!!
Thank you for the feedback and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! I've come a long way with my editing and back then I did the bare minimum. Now I try to take things like that into consideration(: They did! I've been using them and I actually love and prefer them (who would have thought lol!). I'm going to have an updated review very soon(:
I use the Kiinde system and I love it. I combat the inaccurate measurements buy weighing them on a food scale. I measured and empty bag (.2oz on my scale) and I subtract that from each bag when I weigh them after pumping. I find it more accurate than a bottle itself since I have a hard time telling with my eye in my medela bottles
I've found the Kiinde bags are accurate once you pull the bag apart. With all the bags I've used this was a necessity. But I have not tried nearly as many as you so maybe this isn't normal!
+liz4921r I'm going to retry these with my little one who is due in a couple months(: I've heard they corrected the issue since I made this video(:
I’m happy that the kiinde got a pretty good review. I got the whole system and everything and have gone a little bag buying crazy. ❤️
Thanks for all the reviews. I love the Kiinde bags!! I have found that if I fully spread the bag open I get pretty close to accurate measurements.
Good to know! Thanks for watching!
Kiinde bags need to expand all the way open to be accurate and there is a way to do so. Other than that, this video is very informative! Thank you.
Thank you for letting me know!
Dr. Brown seemed to measure try to my pump bottles. I like that they stand and fold without giving me a hard time and getting the air out was rather easy. I have motif bags i also use.
pro tip! if you want super flat frozen bags of milk ... freeze bags of the same amount of ounces between two cookie sheets!
Great to know!
Momma Alia it allows for easier stacking and storing!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! :) I am so glad that you did a reviews. We had leaks with Madela and Lasholish bags with my son and daughter. So with this baby we are looking for different options.
Thank you for watching!
This was the best & most thorough video!! I appreciate your hard work & research!! It helped me so much! Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad I could help!!
That was very gracious of you. Thanks for sharing your hard work with the world.
+Rita Essix Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching!
great video n I totally agree with your dislike for lansinoh bags. with my first baby I didn't do any research on breast milk bags and I just assumed they would work. I was so wrong every time I opened my freezer they would come flying out and if they hit the floor I could almost count on them bursting. so then I had to put them in a Ziploc bag and mark that it fell so when I went to un-thaw it I wouldn't loose all the milk. It was frustrating but I had so much milk that it didnt affect my baby but for women that have a harder time producing milk I think that would be very disappointing
+Ariana Williams Exactly momma! And thank you!
I also heard from alot of mom in my mommy group that the nuk newer bags are awesome.. I going to try with baby coming. Also cause they have a full money back guarantee..
That's awesome, I'll check that out!
Thank you so much for giving this explanation. I have decided to breast feed for the first time and felt overwhelmed with all the products out there.
Understandable momma! We’ve all been there!
Thank you so much for this review! I am a new to pumping and wasn't sure which bags to buy. Sometimes I do so much research on different issues I face as a new mom, and I felt that this video had all the information I need and I don't need to research further. (I also never post comments, but my relief is so great I wanted to tell you :) )
+Kirsten Gillespie Awe momma, I'm so glad I could help! Thank you for watching(:
Wow this video is AWESOME! I'm about to be feeding baby number two and with my first I never gave the bags I used a second though. I used the lansinoh bags and had so many leaking issues, which even as an over producer was still really upsetting! I couldn't imagine the frustration had I REALLY needed every last drop. I think I'll be giving the 2 you suggested for over supply a try. Thanks so much for your work and dedication on this video!
+Meika Lewellyn Happy to help momma! I also have a newer version with some updated and new bags😊
Its really helpful during my time of searching proper milk storage bag for my wife. Tsk so much
The video is so informative. I really like the reviews. Great input and plenty of info about each storage bag!
Thanks so much!(:
hi. your exclusively pumping videos and reviews of essential pumping products are extremely helpful. THANK you so much. I appreciate the effort it takes you to prepare such helpful videos. I am an exclusively pumping mom and I wish you can make a video about traveling internationally with pump & pump gear and with the baby and her feeding essentials. bless you!
I'm so glad they could help momma! I try my best to always bring you guys the best and my hardest work! Maybe one day I'll be able to make that video!
Best video yet. So much work went into making this amazing video for everyone. Great job.
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This was so helpful. Thank you for all your time and hard work. I will recommend this video to other moms. Definitely the best one I have seen.
Thank you so much!! & thank you for watching(:
second time watching this video since I am in search for a bag other than medela... I do not overproduction whatsoever so I am thinking of taking your advice on the Avent bags and I do like how they lay a little flatter, however the pour spout on Ameda is so tempting! I always get scared I'll spill the milk! nuk is tempting for the price point and how flat it stores but I'm just so scared of my milk leaking from the bag because of the lack of side/bottom seals.
+haiiTaylor Thanks for watching! All things considered, I'd go with the Avent. I'd say that all the bags are as easy to pour from as the Ameda spout. If you have a hard time with it, try using your flange as a funnel for the bottle(:
Stumbled across your review and i completely love it as I've been doing my research with the milk storage bags and I've been considering the Avent range. Thank you so much for your review. Definitely going for the Avent Bags.
Wow very diligent research. I appreciate your attention to detail. :)
Thank you! & thanks for watching(:
I want to thank you for this series. I had such a hard time trying to get my son to breastfeed that I'm avoid any potential problems by exclusively pumping. I want to avoid formula feeding as much as possible even after I go back to work after baby is here.
Happy to help momma!💕
Just found your channel not to long ago and I thank you for these videos! I'll be attempting to breast feed and pump with my second child after compilations with my first! These videos are helping me gear up ☺️
+Angel Galvan Awe thanks for watching! So glad they could help(:
I noticed you mentioned Walmart a lot and I kind of expected a review on their parents choice bags. have you used those before? I buy them because of the great price. they are most comparable to targets up &up bags as far as thickness and shape... but I have yet to actually thaw any that I have frozen. I donate over 200 oz per week and most are in the parents choice bags. just curious if they are durable and thaw well?
+Kayla Mac Walmart is the closest store to us and where we shop the most often however, they didn't have any of their brand & I couldn't even find them online): so I haven't had the chance to try them out
I love your videos and trust your advice hands down. I am curious though if you still use the lansinoh bags? I have read that they have changed (since you made this video) and now they leak and aren't as good. Are you still currently using them? And if so, do you still think they are the best brand to go with (If not, what do you use now)? I am getting the lansinoh smartpump, so it would be way more convenient to use the same brand for my milk saving bags.
Thanks momma! I actually am using the Lansinoh bags the majority of the time. I think since they redesigned them, they leak far less actually! No bag will be perfect and I can buy those in bulk without it being too costly.
This was soooo helpful for a first time mom! Thank you :)
So glad it could help, thanks for watching!(:
ive tried 3 brands & i love the lansinoh since you can pump directly into it .
It’s great!
I haven't given birth yet so I'm obviously not pumping at the moment - but just as a reference - why does it matter if the bag doesn't give an accurate total of ounces, if your writing the ounces on the bag anyways? That might be a stupid question but it's just something that I've always wondered but never asked lol
GREAT VIDEO !!!
Nope, that's not a stupid question!(: but I know some women who fill to the measurements in the bag, so what they think maybe 5 oz, really isn't. Personally I measure in a bottle, then pour into the bag but I know some women don't(:
Thanks for watching & your kind words!(:
One of my favorite videos! So helpful! ❤
Yay! Thank you!☺️
Thank you so much! FTM here lol due in february
Thank you for watching! Hope all goes well(:
I didn't know about purity, thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Awesome review! This was a great idea for a video.
Thank you for this video! Did you find that the NUK bags had a strong plastic odor? I just bought them for the first time and the odor is really strong. Also, have you noticed a plastic odor with any of the bags you've used? Thanks in advance for responding.
Thank you for watching! I didn't notice that with any of the bags I used. I would definitely reach out to their customer service because they aren't cheap and I know that would bug me! So hopefully they could send you replacement bags(:
which one do you recommend, you said you liked a few of them but what was your overall favorite and most accurate?
From this video, the Avent is my favorite. Since making this video I've tried others and have been liking Lansinoh's improved bags, no leaks yet! Where as the new Honeysuckles have leaked horrible for me):
thanks for your review I appreciated and keep in mind your advice on them all 😊
Thanks for watching!(:
This was really helpful! did you ever try the Tommie Tippee? if so what do you think about them?
+Taylor Goins So glad it could help! I wasn't able to find them for sale anywhere, so I didn't try those ones out :/
love this video, very helpful thank you!
Thank you for the sweet words and for watching!
love your videos. can you please do a review on the nene bags? also maybe on flange sizing and pumps?? im using the 24 mm now with a madela pump and i think its too small. complete newby at all this.
+Cindy Sin Awe thank you! I actually am completely weaned right now but when I have my next child (I plan to EP again) I will try those out for you(: I'm working on getting my hands on a couple different types of pumps so when I start again, I can review all kinds out for you guys. For flange sizing, check out my other EP videos because I go over how to size yourself. But if you'd like myself or my good friend Josi, go ahead and join the Facebook group I list in the description box of all my EP videos. We have tons of info and support in there!
This was crazy awesome. Thanks, Alia! I'm pretty happy with the Nuk ones but might give the Honeysuckle and Purity bags a go! Any chance you could get them to share a promo code with your viewers? Even if it's for free shipping or something? :)
+amccollins No problem and thanks for watching!(:
Hi. Is it important to remove the air bubbles? I have a nickle-size bubbles whenever I try to put my milk in the storage bag :(
If you haven't you'll be okay, but it's a good idea to. It just helps keep your milk a little longer and you don't want to get every bubble out since it'll expand when frozen(:
This video is golden!
+Motherly Essence Thank you so much!
Awesome analysis. Any chance you have a spreadsheet with all of these brands with pricing?
my biggest question would be which bags are easiest to pour into a bottle. Any suggestion for that
The only reason I didn't judge the bags on this is because you can use the flange (or "cone") piece of your flange to help you out when pouring milk into the bags. Kind of like a funnel! They're all relatively easy to pour from except the Purity. Since it is a stiffer material, sometimes it's a little hard to pour from.
Momma Alia i mean pouring out of the bag into a bottle when the caregiver is using it to feed the baby. I use the lansinoh ones and my mom takes care of my baby and she says they are hard to pour into the bottle because they are flimsy
the lashion ones have never leak for me well I always pour 2 or 3 oz in them, I put them one over another and nothing has happened. the doc. Brown as well. but I haven't unfreeze them so. shall I worry?
Just put them in a ziploc baggie when defrosting to collect any milk that may leak, no worries(:
Do you think they label them away from you, for people who stack so they can see just the pull tab?
Now that you say that, that's probably why!
love this vidoe. I need to know what bags are accurate since I'm hoping to donate milk and the ask for a 1st time donation of 5L.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad it could help(:
I can’t find the purity milk storage bags anywhere. Do you think they’ve been discontinued?
Yep! I’m pretty sure they have been. This video is several years old and I’ve done updated versions since then but I think that bag is no longer in production
Thank you for all the information!!! I really appreciate it
Happy to help!
evenflo does have an adapter! it's similar to the nuk adapter.
Good to know!
Hello how are you? I wanted to know am I doing something wrong. I'm 11 weeks PP and I usually get 5oz every time I pump and more in the middle of the night. But lately I notice a decrease in my right boob. I only been getting 1-2oz during the day when I pump every 3 hours and at night I pump every 4 hours and I get more like 3 and a half in my right boob. I did notice when I was drinking mothers milk tea I was doing fine then I recently stopped and that's when I noticed the decrease. Can you give me any advice. Also right now I have been taking lataction plus from the honest company for 4 days now and still haven't seen a increase yet.
Your supply may be regulating, as it normally does around that time. I would keep pumping every 2-3 hours around the clock and pump for about 5-10 minutes after you empty. Make sure your flanges are sized correctly. It's not normally recommended to take supplements before 12 weeks but if you saw increase with any, keep taking that. Hope that helps!
okay no prob. Thank you (:
what bag do you recomend when I just freeze 100-120ml? I feel all the bags are way to big for the tiny amount I freeze for a feed. thank you ❤
+Romina Moens you could always chill all your milk first then combine it to store in larger quantities if that's an option! Otherwise I'd say Babies R Us brand or Ameda. They still hold 6 ounces but are shorter than most (:
I know this is an older video, but it appears that Honeysuckle is no longer an option (at least I can't find it anywhere). Do you know where we can find them??
From what I understand, they've discontinued their bags and plan to relaunch. I don't think you can find them anywhere :/ But I have the next part to this video (with other bags and redesigned bags) coming tomorrow!!
Hello Maam, I would like to ask if the nuk milk bags you’ve bought has already an opened teated off seal? Because I got mine online but the two tear off seals are teared up already. Please help..
I’ve never had that happened and it’s definitely not okay! The seal on them should never be broken because it’s to signify the bag is sterile. I would contact whoever you bought them from and also NUK themselves!
Amazing video, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Useful!
I found this review sooooo helpful. But since this review, what are your thoughts on the lansignoh bags? They have a 'new and improved' version.
Yes, they are much better now! I'm glad it could help you out(:
first time breast feeding , so I'm sorry for the question, but once the milk is frozen how do you warm the milk into the bottle ( i have a bottle warmer)
what I do is thaw the bag either in the refrigerator a day ahead of time or in cold running water in the sink (either set the bag in a small bowl and allow the water to continuously run until thawed or hold it under the faucet yourself). then once it is thawed in the bag I transfer it to a bottle and then refrigerate, and warm it in the bottle warmer when I am ready to use it.
also a tip, it you have a flange that is removable from your connector, you can use it for a funnel to transfer your milk from bottle to bag or bag to bottle, so when you are pouring it you don't have to worry as much about spills.
+lizbethmari3 I either quick thaw or thaw over night in my fridge. I go over my whole routine in my EP// How I Use My Freezer Stash video! You can find that here: czcams.com/video/uPH-WVRVzpw/video.html
for you.... what is the best best best storage bag?
As always love all your in depth reviews. I had one question the purity bags how do you know if all the air is out of the bag hon.
Aw thank you!! It's kind of a guess and feel type of thing lol. I just tried my best to gauge that most the air was out.
Momma Alia got it thanks hon. I contacted them and they said to squeeze the two sides until my milk is at the top then seal. 🤗
I'm pretty bummed about the Purity bags brand, they've been sold out for months and they never reply to emails. On the other hand I just started stocking up on the kiinde bags. Any bags you'd recommend for the year 2018
Ah man, that does stink. I wonder if they went out of business. Which would suck because they were the only brand with those kind of bags. That’s great you’ve found some others to stock up on though!
Great review! Thank you!
Happy to help!!
Can you make a video on what your pumping schedule is or how much did you pump to get your breast milk storage. Please Please Please
I go over all the details in my Exclusively Pumping // Getting Started video. But at first I wasn't good at pumping, because I had little knowledge of EPing. Then I started pumping every 3 hours around the clock, even at night. I did that until about 8 months. There's lots of other things that go into making sure you're making as much as you can tho, but that's how I got my supply(:
nuk breastmilk storage bags seem to have a weaker seal. I'm worried it will leak while it's freezing. I will return it as it has a yellowish color and smells somewhat of plastic. :( But the thickness is awesome. I like lansinoh so far. I've only tried 2 bags but I really want to try honeysuckle.
You mean the milk is a yellow color after thawing? If that's the case, that's normal(: It's just separated fat from your milk! So glad you're finding what works for you!
Ahhh I'm so nervous now, I only have used the lansinoh bags and have been building my stash so I have not thawed anything and seen if it leaks. Should I immidietly switch to new bags???? I don't want my precious milk being wasted
+Savanna Krakauskas The new, re-designed bags are much better! But if you're scared just be sure to thaw the bags inside a bigger ziploc bag that way you can use any milk that may leak still🙂
The philips avent storage bags- do you have to tear the top off in order to get the milk in? I could not for the life of me figure out how to open it w/o ripping it off ?
Yes, you do!
great video. did you do a table comparison?
Thanks for watching! Do you mean resting the bottom of the bag on the table & checking the ounces that way? If so, we did. But not all the bags can support themselves and we weren't getting accurate or consistent measurements.
+Momma Alia no I meant like an excel spreadsheet comparison. you talk really fast so it was hard to keep up with you. at the end though we chose the NUK bags. double seal, lays flattest, best price. Thanks :-)
+Andrine Brown - Cover Ahh okay! No, I haven't, but I definitely should(:
Honeysuckle is not available at Amazon. 😞 I want to say they may be discontinue.. But not too sure yet, still trying to find them.
I think they have which is a huge bummer because they were so great😩
I'm staying at my mom's for a few weeks so I'm using milk bags to storage bm in the fridge. And I've been combining 2 milk bags to make a bottle..its ok to open the bags more than once right ? I usually use storage cups at home so just want to check..
I use Philips storage bags btw
yep, that's okay momma!
Have you tried the Milkies bags from Fairhaven Health?
Just wondering if two years later you still felt the same about these storage bags/ more recs? Thank you!
I would say I still feel the same except for the Lansinoh, Honeysuckle and Kiinde. Apparently Kiinde has redone their bags to be more accurate so my opinion may change on those (I haven't gotten to them yet). Lansinoh redesigned their bags and I really like them. I personally have had only one leak and with them being on $10 for 100 count on Amazon they are the best bulk buy right now. The Honeysuckle also launched new bags shortly after this video but have since paused selling them? Their website says that they plan to relaunch but I'm not sure what that is all about. I'm testing as many as I can get my hands on right now. But time and money are big factors(:
Amazing review. Thank you 😍
Happy to help!
I have found that the kiinde twist pouches when fully opened are more accurate if you put 3.5 or more ounces in the bag/pouches. It is a bit of a challenge to get them fully open though.
I will agree with everyone here this is an awesome review/trial of breast milk bags.
Ahh okay, I see. Thank you! That's good to know for the next time I try bags. And thank you!!
You are very welcome
Ive been watching your videos pretty much since I started my EP journey and I love them😍😍😍 thank you so helpful☺️☺️☺️ do you know what's going on with the honeysuckle bags? I've been looking for them and can't find them :/
Aw thank you momma! Actually I have no idea either :/ I think they may be in the midst of re-desinging them? They say that they'll be back for sale soon. Fingers crossed it's soon because I would love to try them!
Momma Alia I tried contacting them, no answer but hopefully they come back with the bags
Hiya. Amazing review again! Can you do an updated sbreastmilk storage bag review if you haven't already? Thank you! x
It's in the works!
I have the ameda pump & bags with adapters... wish me luck! I should be due anyday now!
Good luck momma!!
so would you recommend the purity ? thanks!!
+Zeitgeist TTD Definitely!(:
I would..a friend just donated me 3full ziplock bags of purity, I tried one...IT was great, taste fresh! Yep, I'm an adult female with a serious health condition, and I will be trying this. After one use, I already noticed something significant happening to my body. Great choice..purity
evenflo change there bag i heard it better.. I like target and parents choice personally
I'll look into them! Thank you(:
Can you do a review on the kiinde system?? I'm considering it for my next baby! Thanks!!! 💋
+Justine Johnson Yes ma'am! It may not be for a little while but I do plan on eventually reviewing it(:
Momma Alia I know this is very very old but did you ever do a review on the kiinde system?? I’m looking through your playlists but don’t see it.
I love you make up I wish i could get mine to look that good and simple
+Brianna H Awe thank you!
Between Nuk and Up & Up which one would you prefer? Thank you!
Hmm tough one! I'm gonna say Nuk since it has the side seals(:
Thank you!
I'm an EP with a 6 week old. I'm in the market for a chest freezer. How many cubic feed do I need!??
+April O'Neal That's amazing momma! It all depends on how much milk you're wanting in your stash. But I definitely wouldn't go any smaller than 7 cubic feet(:
Thanks! I want to try to get pregnant with #2 fairly soon and I know breastfeeding "can" cause fertility issues. I'm planning to build a big stash so I can quit pumping if needed when baby girl is 6 months. I usually store 10-15 oz a day. My hope is I will have enough milk for another few months. Thanks for the reply!
+April O'Neal No problem momma!
Question: what adapter did you use to pump into each of these bags?
Not every bag can you pump directly into. The ones that you can have certain adapters or parts you'll have to use so it'll be specific to whichever you would choose! I hope that makes sense!
Thanks! This helps a lot :)
+Nathalie Russell Thanks for watching! Glad it could help(:
I can’t find the honey suckle website nor any breast milk bag for over a 50 count
Yeah, unfortunately I don’t think Honeysuckle is selling as broadly as they did before. I would look on Amazon or in store at a baby specific store if you haven’t already
purity bags only sell and ship to the USA
+Tarah Milsap Good to know!
Did you ever do the review on the Kiindle System? Just asking because you said in this video that it was going to be in an upcoming video but I can't seem to find it :(
No, I didn't. I plan to do it with our next baby whenever that will be. But I liked it for traveling or occasional bottle use. It's really expensive to be an option for exclusive pumpers in my opinion
I hate pumping into bags. I feel like I always spill when I do
what is the most durable bag?
I would say the Purity bag because of the material it's made out of
thanks for this review. I'm 7wk PP today & I've just decided to try EP. Honestly, I've had a difficult time getting a good supply, but your boosting video has great suggestions. For someone starting late on EP, I'm still not sure if I should go with Ameda or Advent. I have the same pump that you used, but Advent bottles.
+assurance36 So glad my videos could help you out momma! I would say if you need to pump straight into bags (lots of working moms love this option), I would go with the Ameda ones! Other wise I would choose the Avent ones(:
How old was your baby when you started pumping and giving her a bottle ??
Just a couple weeks old
Where can I buy the purity storage bags? Link doesn’t work 😭
I think they went out of business ☹️