Freezing breastmilk

[busymama77]

In bags or bottles? Which ones do you use and what brand? Any other tips/advice you can offer would be great!
I'm hoping that when DS#2 arrives and I start pumping that I'll be able to build up a good stash and place it all in the freezer for when he starts going to daycare, time w/grandparents, and daddy time, too.

Thanks!

[LROM]

I love my Medela pump in style pump but would *never* pay all that money for Medela bags. I've been using Lansinoh storage bags for 10+months now and I've been very very happy with them.

[NCmama]

I used the Avent cups, they are reusable up to 3 or 4 times. I used the bags sometimes, but wasn't as happy with them. And it was mostly my husband who had to thaw and prepare bottles, and he didn't like the bags very much. I figured since he dealt with it more than I did, we'd use what was easier for him.

[cdmommie]

I like the bags because I can lay them down in the freezer and they come out flat and easy to thaw. Also, the gerber bags can be used directly in the playtex nurser which is what my sister uses (i pump for her baby some) so she really likes the bags too.

[_betsy_]

We use the Lansinoh bags, laid down flat to freeze. Much easier for storage!

[LindsC]

I use the Lansinoh bags too.

[Phridae]

I'm a fan of the Lansinoh bags too. Laying them down flat to freeze them saves you room in your freezer, and makes thawing them a breeze.

[TXmom2]

Originally Posted by Phridae

I'm a fan of the Lansinoh bags too. Laying them down flat to freeze them saves you room in your freezer, and makes thawing them a breeze.

same here