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Breast Milk Storage Kit lets you pump, store and feed your baby all in one Playtex?® Drop-Ins?® Liner. -No transferring bottles -No wasted breast milk -No bottles to wash -No extra bottles needed for storage
Model: 6535
Dimensions: 2.00 (Length) 4.00 (Width) 6.00 (Height)
Model: 6535
Dimensions: 2.00 (Length) 4.00 (Width) 6.00 (Height)
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148 of 149 people found the following review helpful
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Like some of the other reviewers, this is the first storage kit used in storing my wife's breastmilk. The ring adapters work well with the Medela pump, but you'll need at least two of these kits if your pump is of the double action variety.
Pros -
1) Adapters work with Medela collection pumps of both the manual and powered variety.
2) No need to transfer breast milk from storage to bottle, which can reduce some of the nourishment found in breast milk. The drop-in liners function for both storage AND feeding.
3) 10 drop-in liners included here. These liners are not as fragile as those made by Gerber. They withstand heating and freezing rather well.
Cons -
1) You go through liners like crazy, but that is to be expected.
2) If you plan to store breast milk ahead of time, you'll need plenty of these kits. Say you or your wife has to go into surgery (as mine did to correct some complications induced during the delivery of our daughter). My wife takes five of these collectors to work, each of which effectively holds 4 ounces. I've also got some breast milk in the freezer, others waiting to be cleaned. All told, we've purchased 5 of these kits. These costs add up.
3) If you do as they say and just screw the kit into the bottle for feeding, the Playtex drop-in holders cannot give you an effective reading on how many ounces are left. For one, the liners collapse (to be expected), which does help in reduce the amount of air your baby gets. Second, the extra ring which fits around the latex drop-in raises the drop-in above the "1 ounce" mark. To get a proper reading on how much milk is left, you have to remove the latex drop-in from the screw-in ring and place it directly into the drop-in holder.
Ok, so it sounds like its a pain. But it works, which is more than I can say for some of the other systems. Overall, Playtex's system works great for this stay-at-home Dad.
Pros -
1) Adapters work with Medela collection pumps of both the manual and powered variety.
2) No need to transfer breast milk from storage to bottle, which can reduce some of the nourishment found in breast milk. The drop-in liners function for both storage AND feeding.
3) 10 drop-in liners included here. These liners are not as fragile as those made by Gerber. They withstand heating and freezing rather well.
Cons -
1) You go through liners like crazy, but that is to be expected.
2) If you plan to store breast milk ahead of time, you'll need plenty of these kits. Say you or your wife has to go into surgery (as mine did to correct some complications induced during the delivery of our daughter). My wife takes five of these collectors to work, each of which effectively holds 4 ounces. I've also got some breast milk in the freezer, others waiting to be cleaned. All told, we've purchased 5 of these kits. These costs add up.
3) If you do as they say and just screw the kit into the bottle for feeding, the Playtex drop-in holders cannot give you an effective reading on how many ounces are left. For one, the liners collapse (to be expected), which does help in reduce the amount of air your baby gets. Second, the extra ring which fits around the latex drop-in raises the drop-in above the "1 ounce" mark. To get a proper reading on how much milk is left, you have to remove the latex drop-in from the screw-in ring and place it directly into the drop-in holder.
Ok, so it sounds like its a pain. But it works, which is more than I can say for some of the other systems. Overall, Playtex's system works great for this stay-at-home Dad.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
I'm using an Ameda Purely Yours pump and the adapter fits perfectly and makes pumping so much easier. Before I found this, I would pump into the bottles provided with my pump, then pour into a storage bag to freeze, and then have to thaw it out and pour into a bottle...talk about a pain...not to mention the nutrients that are being left behind with all of the transfers! Now, I just pump into the drop-ins (it helps to use with a bottle attached, so that if you need to stop in the middle of pumping and you can stand it up) and either freeze or refrigerate. Also, the adapter ring enables me to pump directly into Playtex reusable bottles!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
I am breastfeeding my daughter and am working full-time. While I was on maternity leave I was only pumping occassionly, and I used the Gerber bags that zip closed to store and freeze. This worked ok for occassional use but I knew I had to find something more convenient when I was going to be pumping 6+ bottles per day. I came across the Playtex Storage Kit and it has been wonderful. I bought two kits, as one kit only has one pump adapter and 4 storage rings--now I have two adaptors to accommodate my Medela double pump and I can have up to 8 bottles prepared at a time. They work great because I can pump right into the liners, refridgerate them, and then that night I drop the liners into the bottles and wash the storage rings and then re-pack them for the next day's pumping. I've found it's easiest this way because I can make do with only having 8 rings, and it is also easy to read the number of ounces in the bottle because I'm not using the additional ring on the bottle. It's also very easy for the sitter because the bottles are made and ready to be warmed. The only downside is that I also had to buy 8 bottles to accommodate this. It is really convenient if you are going to pump and then use the milk in a relatively short period of time. I still use the Gerber ziplock liners when I freeze milk because it stores more compactly in the freezer, and also doesn't take up so many of the rings, as they can be costly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Perfect if you are using the Playtex Drop-in System
This storage system is perfect if you are already using the Playtex Drop-in System:
Pros:
1) No need to purchase separate storage bags for freezer. Read more
Pros:
1) No need to purchase separate storage bags for freezer. Read more
Published 14 months ago by MamaCito
Read This for LONG TERM Storage Tips.
I used the Playtex drop-ins system with my son. He was exclusively breastfed for the first year of his life (with enough milk stored to last him another two months, until he was... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rose
Does not work with Hygeia Pumps
Just so you know, this product does not work with the hygeia pump. I know there are not many hygeia pumpers out there but just in case, save yourself the time and the money and... Read more
Published on December 3, 2009 by Elizabeth Awbrey
So handy
I use the one step storage with my medela in style pump and it works perfectly and it's makes it so easy to transfer from stored milk into a ready to eat bottle I would highly... Read more
Published on March 11, 2008 by J. Reid
easy to use but flawed idea
I have this set and although it's easy to use with my Medela pumps (electric and manual), I rarely use it unless all my bottles are full, because you can't see the top of the bag... Read more
Published on November 7, 2007 by Amy
playtex storage system
Great product. i wish you coudl buy the seals seperately, and buy this in a bigger package b/c now im going to buy another set. but great product!
Published on October 30, 2007 by NolansMom
Works well for occassional pumping
I bought this because I have the Playtex Premium Nurser Bottle set but needed the pump adapter (for my Madela pump)and the sealing disks (which aren't sold with that set). Read more
Published on October 4, 2007 by Sarah
Playtex Doesn't Sell Storage Parts Seperately
I have decided to use the Playtex Nurser which has become a big investment for me since Playtex does not sell the sealing discs seperately. Read more
Published on September 29, 2007 by Discontent Playtex Nurser Mother
Super System, Clumsy Mama
I give this a 4.5, though it's not the fault of the manufacturers, I get nervous that I'm going to spill or drop the milk since after pumping/before screwing the top on I can't... Read more
Published on August 19, 2007 by Jimmy'sMommy
I love this kit but I wish they sold the sealing disks seperately
Works perfectly, but since the kit only comes with 4 sealing disks and you would obviously want to store more than 4 bottles at a time you have to purchase more kits. Read more
Published on July 3, 2007 by MyBills
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