Medela Set of 180 ml Breast Milk Storage Bags - Pack of 50 BPA-free breast milk collection pouches with double zip, quick freeze and thaw

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If your baby is in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special care ward, your hospital may have stricter recommendations for cleaning and storage. Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication. Pumped milk may be added to frozen milk provided it is first chilled and the quantity is less than what is frozen. Expressed milk may be added to already frozen breast milk, provided the milk you want to add is cooled in the fridge beforehand. Don’t add body-temperature milk to frozen milk.

HYGIENICALLY PRE-SEALED: The Medela Breast Milk Storage Bags have been hygienically pre-sealed with durable material and double-zipper protection to prevent leaking. These bags safely store breastmilk in the freezer, fridge, or when traveling. A lot of work, time, and energy goes into expressing and pumping milk so you can nourish your baby. That’s why so many moms refer to breast milk as “liquid gold.” And when it comes to your liquid gold, we all know that crying over spilledmilk can - and does - happen sometimes! To avoid a messy milk spill or leakage disaster, you'll want the best breast milk storage bags you can get.Avoid adding freshly pumped milk to already cooled milk. You can add small amounts of cooled breast milk to the same refrigerated container throughout the day. To avoid losing all the vitamins, minerals and other important ingredients in your breast milk, always thaw your frozen breast milk storage bag inside the fridge. This will take around eight hours, so make sure you factor the time into your preparations. Don’t try to speed things up by heating a bag in the microwave or putting it in a pan of boiling water, as these methods can cause ‘hot spots’ in the milk that are a scalding risk.

Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. If you do not plan to use the milk within a few days, freeze it right away in the coldest section of your freezer.Seal containers tightly. Write the date on a piece of tape and place it on the bag or storage bottle. Use the oldest milk first. García-Lara NR et al. Effect of freezing time on macronutrients and energy content of breastmilk. Breastfeeding Medicine. 2012;7(4):295-301. SELF-STANDING DESIGN: Our breastmilk storage bags are self-standing and come with a large write-on area, so you can document the date and other vital information for safer storage and use. It is normal for pumped milk to vary in color and consistency depending on your diet. Stored milk will separate into layers, and the cream will rise to the top. Gently swirl (don’t shake) the storage bottle to mix the milk layers.

DURABLE DOUBLE-LAYER MATERIAL: These ready to use breastmilk storage bags are constructed from a durable double-layer material and built-in double zipper seal to keep your breastmilk safely stored in the fridge or freezer. For easier thawing and minimal wastage, store your milk in small portions (less than 60 ml). These can be combined after defrosting. BONUS RESEALABLE TRANSPORT POUCH: To help you keep these breastmilk storage bags clean and organized, we’ve added a bonus resealable transport pouch. Prior to first use, bring water to boil, then place lids & collection & storage bottles in boiling water for 10 minutes. Store your milk in Medela’s BPA-free breast milk collection bottles or in storage bags specifically designed for breast milk, such as Medela’s BPA-free Pump & Save™ bags.Human Milk Banking Association of North America. 2011 Best practice for expressing, storing and handling human milk in hospitals, homes, and child care settings. (HMBANA, Fort Worth, 2011).