Can I take milk with me in this? I am generally on campus for 6-10 hours each day and I would like to bring milk with me. Will it stay cold?
1610915
It will more than likely stay cold, especially if you prechill the thermos with ice cold water or in the freezer and/or add ice to your milk. The issue that some people have brought up is the possibility of bacteria when milk is not kept at the appropriate temperature.Personally I have not kept straight milk in the thermos, but I have kept iced coffee with milk for over 10 hours and still drank it. I would, however, suggest that you look up information on milk before decided if there is risk doing such a thing, and what any risks may entail so that you do not end up ill.
1610916
absolutely do not need ice, but without ice you may only get about 8 hours before it gets close to the danger zone of bacteria growth. 1-2 'milk cubes' will keep the temp below 40 for 12 hours. (if you don't want to dilute your milk, make some 'milk cubes' and use them for cooling. (ps. that doesn't work for vodka)ps; make sure you really clean it well after using *any* non-water item; the o-ring and the dimple seal both come out and should be removed once in a while to clean under them; especially the dimple seal; bacteria will grow under it (between the dimple and the top); fortunately that is not in contact with the liquid ever but will stink up to high heaven or also make your water 'smell like coffee'. absolutely do not need ice, but without ice you may only get about 8 hours before it gets close to the danger zone of bacteria growth. 1-2 'milk cubes' will keep the temp below 40 for 12 hours. (if you don't want to dilute your milk, make some 'milk cubes' and use them for cooling. (ps. that doesn't work for vodka)ps; make sure you really clean it well after using *any* non-water item; the o-ring and the dimple seal both come out and should be removed once in a while to clean under them; especially the dimple seal; bacteria will grow under it (between the dimple and the top);... » Read More absolutely do not need ice, but without ice you may only get about 8 hours before it gets close to the danger zone of bacteria growth. 1-2 'milk cubes' will keep the temp below 40 for 12 hours. (if you don't want to dilute your milk, make some 'milk cubes' and use them for cooling. (ps. that doesn't work for vodka)ps; make sure you really clean it well after using *any* non-water item; the o-ring and the dimple seal both come out and should be removed once in a while to clean under them; especially the dimple seal; bacteria will grow under it (between the dimple and the top); fortunately that is not in contact with the liquid ever but will stink up to high heaven or also make your water 'smell like coffee'. « Show Less
1610917
If you are wqilling to put a little ice in it. perhaps......if the milk is cold when you put it in it will not be hot at the six hour mark
1610918
It will more than likely stay cold, especially if you prechill the thermos with ice cold water or in the freezer and/or add ice to your milk. The issue that some people have brought up is the possibility of bacteria when milk is not kept at the appropriate temperature. Personally I have not kept straight milk in the thermos, but I have kept iced coffee with milk for over 10 hours and still drank it. I would, however, suggest that you look up information on milk before decided if there is risk doing such a thing, and what any risks may entail so that you do not end up ill.
2017254
It would NOT keep milk cold outside of a lunchbox or other insulated bag with ice packs. I leave it on the outside pocket of a backpack for day camp filled with water I froze the night before. These are really only made for water.
2253262
I don't think this would fit three days worth of milk. You're going to want to use the ice pack since that's what really is keeping the milk cold, and it takes up a bit of space.
1602249
This site has protocols for milk storage: http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/milkstorage/milkstorage/ It notes that you can combine milk from different pumping sessions, but you should cool the new milk first. So I would say probably don't reattach the bag, but I do pump into a different container (the bottle that comes with my pump tends to give more accurate measurements anyway), cool that, and combine to save bags. Note also that if you do combine, you should treat the milk as if it were all from the earliest date, for freshness. I hope that helps!
712784
It all depends in how hot your water is, if you bottle is glass or plastic and if the milk is at room temp or cold. This is only a vessel to carry water.
2179624
Yes, it has room for a gallon of milk. However, with it's uneven cooling and having to have the temperature turned up to as high as it goes in order to get close to a safe temperature, I'm not sure the milk would keep. I went to Best Buy and bought a better one (Frigidaire) for the same price.
726010
I use it during school, leaving at about 7 AM and returning around 5, and the ice pack is usually still somewhat frozen when I return home. Granted, I'm not leaving it in a hot car, but I think 12 hours isn't too much of a stretch!
1663258
you can carry it in your purse it does not need to be in the fridge this stuff really works. I have to let my milk set for 3 days before I can use it. It does not work instantly.
1900881
Think of a regular cooler with food in it that is cool, but not cold, and with no ice. If it is hot outside, not long at all. If you unplug it for the evening, keep it shut, and it is not too hot outside, then it will keep reasonable cool (not cold enough for milk, but enough for chees and vegetables). We did this most nights while camping.
1677745
Depends on the outside temperatures. If cold, then it's ok for overnight. When mine stopped working, I put a bag of ice cubes in it and it kept pretty well, so it is well insulated. Hope that helps.
2253264
Yes. I travel 8-9 hours a day. By the time I get home, the milks are extremely cold. You should be find! Plus the bag pretty much fits in any of my purses�
2034485
I never tried that but I'm sure you could. It works fantastically keeping my drinks cold the entire day. I'm a teacher and I fill my bottle the night before and put it in fridge over night. I take it out before I leave next morning and it stays cold for me at school all day.
989314
My recommendation is ABSOLUTELY NOT. I use this to make tea on a regular basis and to keep it hot for days-I drink that much. Milk will undoubtedly boil over. It would maintain the temperature at too high a degree. Unless you are RIGHT BESIDE IT, dairy milk will not work. If the milk has a HIGH water content, like hot chocolate made with water, you may have a great shot. I would suggest making hot chocolate with the hot water that it creates and THEN add a portion of milk afterwards, but DO NOT LEAVE iT UNATTENDED!
1447576
you can store both items but you will want to store cold items in top container. As for coldness yeah it doesn't stay that cold but I've put yogurt in there andit was still somewhat cold.
1396918
My daughter uses this container for her lunch at school and it stays COLD from 7am till about noon. She does keep it in a cheap insulated bag, but I don't think that's really making a lot of difference.
1067134
I use this in my daughter's lunch box and nothing in there needs to stay really cold. She eats only a few hours after it is packed. I can tell you that it is not still cold when she gets home about eight hours later. If these were used with the lunch bags that go in the freezer (which don't even require a cold pack) I have no doubt that everything inside would remain cold all day!
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I suppose you could as long as its very snug against your breast at all times and as long as you dont mind the milk not being refrigerated right away. I dont do it because i toss and turn alot & I think it would leak out.