NEW Medela Breastmilk Labeling and Storage System
Thursday, January 27, 2011 Posted by Felicia
I am definitely a huge Medela fan! I own the Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump and I am so thankful for it. When it comes to storage, I typically find that freezing my milk in ice cube trays and putting them in freezer bags is quick and saves money. I also have to say that we are MORE than blessed to have a baby sitter who comes to our home 2 1/2 days a week to watch Davis while I work. What this means is that I am able to better organize the milk in my own refrigerator so that it is ready for her. Medela has come out with a great solution to organizing and labeling milk whether you are going to freeze it or keep it on hand in the fridge.
The Medela Breastmilk Labeling and Storage System is basically a tray that has "in" and "out" arrows along with well thought out bottle caps that allow you to adjust dates and times. The lids allow you to select the day of the week as well as am, afternoon or pm. Simply insert the bottles on the "in" arrow side and remove them from the "out" arrow side. This will assure that you are wasting less milk! If you prefer to use the breast milk storage bags they will also fit in the tray. If you already own Medela bottles you can use the labeling lids with the ones you currently own. The tray will hold up to 6 of the Medela brand bottles.
The Breastmilk Labeling and Storage System retails for about $16.99 and includes the tray as well as two Medela 5 ounce bottles with 2 labeling lids. You can purchase additional labeling lids and bottles separately.
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Stacey L!
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January 27, 2011 6:07 AM
Wow, I could have used this. Now that we are reaching the end of our pumping journey though, I'm not sure how much it will help.
No BF advise, but the best pumping tip I stumbled upon was to lightly coat the inside curve of the horns with olive oil to help alleviate friction drag in the early days of pumping.
January 27, 2011 8:12 AM
I don't have any BF advice because I havn't had my baby yet but I have found GREAT advice on thebump.com
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January 27, 2011 8:12 AM
I don't have any BF advice because I havn't had my baby yet but I have found GREAT advice on thebump.com
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January 27, 2011 11:57 AM
My best bf'ing advice:
Find resources to help you out. Find them while you are pregnant. If they are groups (ie: LLL), go WHILE you are pregnant so that you know the leader and feel comfortable calling her after the baby is born.
Put together a list of respected breastfeeding support websites and bookmark them in your favorite browser (I copied mine into Word and present them at baby showers for new moms).
Find a breastfeeding friendly pediatrician. Especially useful is a pediatrician that has included breastfeeding in their continuing education. If you think your pediatrician is awesome, but needs work in this area, invite them to a La Leche League meeting (or other bf-support group).
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January 27, 2011 11:58 AM
Good advice #1 - At night, the side lying position is great if your baby is like mine and takes an hour to be done. I doze off and eventually she does too and no fussing with up and down for 3 hours to put her back to sleep.
Good advice #2 - NURSING PADS!!!!! Take like 10 everywhere you go! I have them in my purse the diaper bag, the car, my work locker!
Good advice #3 - Have an extra shirt and bra for yourself just in case of a leak. Or a jacket to cover the mess.
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January 27, 2011 12:46 PM
My best advice? Don't give up. So many women get frustrated and just throw in the towel.
Take advantage of the lactation consultant at the hospital, even when you come home. Your insurance will often pay for visits after you are discharged.
Get through the first few months and the rest will be a breeze.
January 27, 2011 12:47 PM
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January 27, 2011 1:48 PM
Mine is to find a way that worrks for you and not worry about others
January 27, 2011 1:48 PM
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January 27, 2011 2:25 PM
This would be a perfect gift for my cousin that's expecting soon.
Breastfeeding advise: If you feel low on milk supply, pump for 7 min. first then nurse. The baby will get out of you more then the pump will. Totally boost the supply.
Just so you know: Medela has a new app. I know you're into app's. You can read about it here:
http://www.apptism.com/apps/ibreastfeed
January 27, 2011 2:25 PM
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January 27, 2011 2:27 PM
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January 27, 2011 2:27 PM
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January 27, 2011 2:36 PM
My best advice is relax and know that each child is different. My son and daughter were completely different at nursing. Stick with it and look to other mothers for support and questions.
I found a lot of helpful information through the web like the http://www.beanmom.com/nomilk.html
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January 27, 2011 2:37 PM
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January 27, 2011 2:40 PM
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January 27, 2011 3:07 PM
my best BFing advice is to eat healthy and try not to stress out.
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January 27, 2011 3:28 PM
my best advice is that it's not for everyone
January 27, 2011 3:28 PM
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January 27, 2011 5:27 PM
You have to do what works for you. If you aren't comfortable nursing in public, don't push it -- it will just stress you out. Many people out there are almost to the point of thinking you have to bf in public just to make a statement that you should be aloud to do it.
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January 27, 2011 5:27 PM
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January 27, 2011 5:28 PM
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January 27, 2011 11:05 PM
My advice is to just relax. Lay your head back and take a snooze while your baby is eating!
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January 28, 2011 12:20 PM
I'm not breastfeeding yet but plan to when our baby arrives next month. I've heard that if you ask lots of questions and stick to it - you should master it in no time.
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January 28, 2011 12:22 PM
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January 28, 2011 8:33 PM
I suggest taking a breast feeding class before the arrival of baby. Also, follow the simple tips of no bink for 4 weeks and start pumping only after breast feeding is well established.
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January 28, 2011 8:35 PM
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January 28, 2011 11:36 PM
Best advice I received was to relax, if you are stress, the baby will be stressed. Then they might not eat.
January 28, 2011 11:37 PM
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January 29, 2011 2:56 PM
My best advice for breast feeding is to not be afraid to ask for help and not give up quickly!
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January 29, 2011 2:57 PM
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January 29, 2011 3:23 PM
best breastfeeding advice.
Relax, don't be self concious, and let nature take its course!!!!
January 29, 2011 3:24 PM
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January 29, 2011 4:39 PM
Best advice is to not give up. It can be painful during the start up but it does get better. I also loved using those gel nursing pads in the early days to help with the pain. I also used Lanolin just about everytime.
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January 29, 2011 4:40 PM
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February 1, 2011 6:10 PM
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February 2, 2011 10:53 AM
Pump an extra time to keep up with your baby since the pump isn't as efficient. Stick with it--some is better than none!
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February 2, 2011 12:35 PM
Hmmm- I think good breastfeeding advice is to try and relax. Often, especially at the beginning, it's easy to become frustrated and anxious, but that will only hurt your production- not help it.
February 2, 2011 12:35 PM
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February 2, 2011 3:36 PM
My best is advice is to get support and see a lactation consultant.
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February 2, 2011 3:49 PM
I don't have any great advice except to be willing to ask for (and accept) help if needed.
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February 2, 2011 3:50 PM
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February 2, 2011 6:53 PM
My best advice is to try the great products from Earth Mama Angel Baby for nursing needs!
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February 2, 2011 6:54 PM
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February 2, 2011 7:33 PM
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February 2, 2011 7:52 PM
The first 2 months are the hardest....it gets so much better after that!
February 3, 2011 9:52 PM
My advice would be to have your breast pump before you think you will need it. I needed mine the day we brought our son home!
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February 4, 2011 12:33 AM
My best BF advice. Know that it takes time to find your groove. Don't get discouraged if you have some rough days at the start.
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February 5, 2011 11:48 AM
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February 5, 2011 8:22 PM
If you have a breastfeeding issue, no matter how minor, get help and advice from a LLL leader right away. It doesn't hurt to call, even for reassurance. The longer you wait, the longer and harder the road to get back. hpb157@yahoo.com
February 5, 2011 8:22 PM
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February 7, 2011 10:51 AM
At first i didn't like to breastfeeding my baby, but just thinking how benefitial it is for him i kept it doing till he was over 1 year. Also at a round 6 month there is a cruatial point when you need support of your partner if you want to continue to breastfeeding, since at this point you feel like your life have change to breastpumping all the time. If you don't want to continue feel free to gradualy redusing the pumping.
February 7, 2011 7:23 PM
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February 7, 2011 7:23 PM
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February 7, 2011 7:39 PM
My tip is to drink something warm like decaf hot tea or decaf hot chocolate before pumping or nursing. This helped me when I was pumping the first time.
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February 7, 2011 10:19 PM
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February 7, 2011 10:55 PM
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February 7, 2011 11:40 PM
I would Pre Pump a few days before the baby is due.
Never give up!
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February 7, 2011 11:40 PM
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February 7, 2011 11:41 PM
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February 8, 2011 10:35 AM
My best advice is to be dedicated and stubborn about it to begin with. If I wasn't strongheaded, I wouldn't have got through my 1st one BF for 14 months. Now we're on baby #2 and going strong! Don't accept defeat. I went through heck and back and spent hours crying and upset, google/youtube everything if you have any questions, and join up message boards like on babycenter.com so you can have support and a way to ask questions.
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February 8, 2011 10:56 AM
Best advice -- stick with it! It gets better.
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February 8, 2011 3:11 PM
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February 8, 2011 5:48 PM
I say my best advice is to make breastfeeding a weekly goal in the beginning. It's hard in the beginning and if you are thinking "I have to do this for a year" you might go crazy. Just say to yourself, I am going to breast feed this week and keep going til one of you wants to stop. Take the pressure off and enjoy it... that is after the first two weeks:)
February 8, 2011 7:00 PM
My best advice would be to relax! And not to give up too quickly...push through because it's so rewarding!
February 8, 2011 9:11 PM
My best advice is to keep at it, don't give up too soon. It takes a while to get it to work sometimes. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
February 9, 2011 8:49 AM
My advise is to nurse as long as you and baby are comfortable. I nursed my first for 21 months and got a lot of flak over it but I loved it and she loved it! next time around I hope to go at least that long!
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February 9, 2011 1:56 PM
i don't have any advice. i'm currently 8 months pregnant with my first so i appreciate reading other people's advice. I'm going to try and see how it goes.
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February 9, 2011 9:11 PM
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February 9, 2011 10:12 PM
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February 10, 2011 1:56 AM
Don't have any BF advise but my daugther is having twins in July and
she is going to breast feed.
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February 10, 2011 7:38 PM
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February 10, 2011 8:32 PM
my best breastfeeding advice is to keep trying you will get it, it is natural
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February 11, 2011 9:05 AM
My best advice is if your nipples get cracked and start bleeding in the beginning, don't let it discourage you. Go to target and buy a nipple shield. Only use it until you're healed.
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February 11, 2011 9:05 AM
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February 12, 2011 6:09 PM
I don't have any breastfeeding advice. I just found out that I am pregnant and am a college student. I want to breastfeed, but since I'll be working, I also need a breastfeeding system and would love to win this!
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