Has anyone used these to store breast milk? We're looking for a glass container to keep the supply in. Any thoughts?
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The seal is very tight on these bottles and the glass is thick. I currently have one in the fridge on its side with liquid in it, no leakage. And have traveled with two in a bag at one time...no spillage. A way better vessel than plastic alternatives for breast milk. I say go for it
1581676
I would not do that because you can not completely sterilize the bottles unless you soak them in hot water and a little bleach. Which i would not want to serve my Baby!
1854609
I would not freeze milk in these. You can freeze your milk in storage bags and thaw them to put into the bottles.
1515926
I've had mine for close to a year and no signs of wear or tear yet. I used them strictly for storing and freezing breast milk. They are pretty sturdy so I would imagine they would last a pretty long time as long as they are used properly.
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I haven't used it for that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. There is a little lip on the outside edge, too, which would help prevent any spillage before the milk was frozen.
2096077
They are meant for the small and large avent bottles only. There purpose was to store breast milk, but I used them to hold water, dry formula, and mixed formula while traveling.
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My daughter didnt use it while breast feeding, but I don't think the shape would be conducive for that purpose. It's fine for bottle feeding, as you don't have to hold them as close to the body.
158151
it should work, it gets warm so the glass bottle will get warm as well. This is what I do because the bottle takes about 15 to 30 minutes to warm up. I have notes of about every how often my baby wants milk and I have noticed is every 2.5 hours to 3 hours. Since the bottle takes 30 minutes AND i have written down my baby's last and every meal. I know when he will be hungry so I start warming the bottle 30 minutes in advance and keep it warm until my baby wakes up. NOW, since I use formula, I DO NOT insert the formula until my baby is ready to eat because sometimes it is too hot and I need some space to put some cold water to make it warm. I always carry a bottle with cold water JUST in case i need to warm it up and it is too hot. God bless all babies. Amen
1475805
they come with the lid for the nipples and the bottle cap I think you would be able to store breast milk in it
1557986
You can lock the mechanism that pushes the bag forward, so it won't smash the bags with the spring. That would allow you to store the non-frozen milk. I locked it in the freezer too.
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They are pretty tall and I would not use them with a breast pump. I use these bottles for storage in the fridge.
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You can probably use for baby food, but they are fairly small, also you don't want to overfill. I filled mine too much at first and the expanding liquid (when it froze), popped/cracked the tops of a couple.
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Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does not transfer to the hands. The biggest concern would be that the size really is quite small. Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does... » Read More Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does not transfer to the hands. The biggest concern would be that the size really is quite small. « Show Less
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Yes, there are sealing disks that come with them as well as the lids you can see in the picture. Storing breast milk in them is a wonderful idea so now you don't have to use the plastic bags and it's less transferring. I'll be sure to remember that. Thank you!
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For glass, I've just used the graduated Evenflo glass bottles and tossed a straw in them. I used this OXO cup because we had to trick my youngest to get him to stop drinking from bottles with nipples. Otherwise, I would've used my Evenflo glass bottles like I did with the other kids.
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I put a few glass bottles on it but I don't trust the plastic pieces so I set them on the base of the drying rack and it works fine. I can fit 4-6 on there at a time. It will hold breast pump stuff.
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Maybe you can get one of the milks from the grocery that come in the glass bottles and use that? Here we have Shatto Milk (I am not sure if it's only local) but something similar?
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we didn't use Avent glass bottles. As My daughter is breastfeeding, we used the Medela bottles.