Has anyone figured out a good system for direct pumping into the pouch in regards to how much you fill the bag up with to not be wasteful of the bags?
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I typically pump 4-6 oz at a time so I only hook one side up with the bag, the other I pump into a bottle then dump the bottle into the bag- saves bags and the kiddo gets a "full feeding" from one twist bag.
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To make sure I fill a bag, I will pump into the same bag throughout the day. My left breast rarely produces more than 2.5 oz at a time. So I use that bag in the am, at lunch and my 4pm pumping sessions until it's full. I try not to freeze a bag with less than 4 oz, but it happens. I have also used a bottle on one side and Twist bag on the other and filled it that way. I am starting to pump at night since my boy now sleeps most nights and use that bag right before bed and then in the morning. Just keep the milk cold between pumping sessions and you should be good to go. (Mind you, this is all based on personal judgement on what works with my milk and my kiddo.) To make sure I fill a bag, I will pump into the same bag throughout the day. My left breast rarely produces more than 2.5 oz at a time. So I use that bag in the am, at lunch and my 4pm pumping sessions until it's full. I try not to freeze a bag with less than 4 oz, but it happens. I have also used a bottle on one side and Twist bag on the other and filled it that way. I am starting to pump at night since my boy now sleeps most nights and use that bag right before bed and then in the morning. Just keep the milk cold between pumping sessions and you should be good to go. (Mind you, this is... » Read More To make sure I fill a bag, I will pump into the same bag throughout the day. My left breast rarely produces more than 2.5 oz at a time. So I use that bag in the am, at lunch and my 4pm pumping sessions until it's full. I try not to freeze a bag with less than 4 oz, but it happens. I have also used a bottle on one side and Twist bag on the other and filled it that way. I am starting to pump at night since my boy now sleeps most nights and use that bag right before bed and then in the morning. Just keep the milk cold between pumping sessions and you should be good to go. (Mind you, this is all based on personal judgement on what works with my milk and my kiddo.) « Show Less
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I'm doing a 55 right now. I used 3 bags but wish I would've used 4. Might top it off with some cheaper stuff and let the plants roots grow down into this stuff
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I use T-sac bags. Like zero sediment.#3 (pot size) can make multiple mugs.Start with T for first MUG, add 1-1/2 ts for successive MUGS.Works perfect with the grainy rooibos.
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I believe the idea of BaseGel is to substitute the send. You can experiment if taking the send out is a pain for you. Actually I find a BaseGel not heavy (steady) enough for a punching bag-stand, so I think that send and water would work better, but not Gel and Send - It will be a nightmare to empty that mess out after all (I guess).
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I have, and it's "ok". I didn't like the weight so I now pump into the Medela bags, keep those in the fridge or freeze and then fill the bottles from the bag when needed.
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Thank you! many times... I will seek out the Ziploc pump + bags at your (and others)solid recomendations. It is gratifying to know I am deffinately not the only "leaky" bag person.
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I Use the ThriftyVac Food Vacuum: ThriftyVac Food Vacuum Packing System and in the process of building a hand vacuum pump...video found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkPLu6mgdWA Hope this helps
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I use a regular trash bag. I think it does just as well as the refills. I like the idea of using an old snap ring. Right now I just use a rubber band around the round part inside that spins. It works well. Just remove the rubber band, tie the bag, shove it down through the hole and pop the bag out the door. Clean and smell free. I also use baby powder in the thing in the top instead of baking soda. I love the smell of baby powder.
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You can't change the intensity of the pump action, but you can stop it at any point in manual mode by pressing seal . This would effectively reduce the amount of vacuum in the bag.
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i have pumped directly into the liners using the hygeia Q pump. I used the attachment that came in my PAS.
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Barry D. not sure we have just wrote to Worx about our bag ripping after 2 times so we shall see how they respond. Still love the idea we can vacuum up the leaves it has made life easier being electric. We see our neighbor with a Gas Blower & having to stop quite a bit to put more Gas in. Love the Trash Can attachment better then the smaller bag but will let you know what Worx says.
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Both bags were included as of Sep 2014. Filled mine with Walmart rice ($2.50 for 5 lb). Will take about 9-10 lbs of rice, depending on how "malleable" you want the final result to be.If you don't have a wide neck funnel, you can make one by cutting off the top 4.5 inches of a two liter soda bottle.
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Thanks for your comments I've had similar problems like with your mother, I'm sending back 4 bags that leak really bad hopefully this was just a bad batch I really want to like the product and when the bags do seal properly it an incredible little system I actually bought it to compliment my more expensive Food Saver Say could you post again and let me know how your mothers new bags work out. Thanks!
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It's pretty easy to transfer milk from one bag to another. When I pump if one side produces more, I will often even out the amounts so I have consistent supply for feelings. Also you can just pump directly into the bags and bypass using a traditional bottle.
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Good question, it is the same principle as the MEDELA bags which are about $1 a piece and typically can be used more frequently than what is listed on the bag. I am not sure I would necessarily trust or try it myself because I would have no idea what the timing would be and how much water to add. Perhaps another user/reviewer has tried it. Good Luck.
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You are not doing anything wrong. I can never get the bags to zip properly either. I just squeeze as much air out as possible, zip the bag as best I can, then fold the top over and wrap a large gum band (top to bottom) to keep it from spilling.
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We had the Litter Genie and replaced it with the Litter Champ. The Litter Champ refills last longer and we find them simple to replace. Overall the Litter Champ bag liners are a better value. The Litter Genie holds less litter (with our 2 cats we had to empty twice a week), and requires two hands to operate. None of the pet waste systems are inexpensive to use, but we have found the Litter Champ to be worth the investment :-)