MilkBank delivers the freshest breast milk possible, and fresh breast milk is the most nutritious for your baby.
Clinical tests show that any level of oxygen exposure begins to spoil breast milk. For best nutrition, freshly pumped breast milk should be fed immediately or stored in MilkBank’s vacuum-sealed storage bottles for later feeding.
Traditional storage methods, such as bags and bottles, trap harmful oxygen when sealed. This exposure to oxygen not only impacts the nutritional value, but can also distort the flavor, causing babies to reject stored breast milk.
Available in:
Storage System
Includes:
1-vacuum pump
3- storage caps
1- 2.5 oz storage/feeding bottle,
2 - 4.5 oz storage/feeding bottles,
1 - outer insulated bottle
with Stage 1 nipple & dome
4.5 oz Storage Bottles
3-pack bottles and caps
2.5 oz Storage Bottles
3-pack bottles and caps
Here’s what they’re saying:
Follow-up - it’s been great (Storage System)
“This is a follow-up to myh last review. It’s been nearly a month and these storage bottles have really worked well. High quality and no problem feeding from them. Thanks.”
Submitted by: Jill F. from Albany, NY on 2/17/2009
Stopped my milk from smelling (Storage System)
“I bought this for one simple reason, my milk was smelling funny. I looked all over for different ways to store and found this. Its been a couple of weeks, and the milk (after thawing and heating)smells normal. I am sold because it works. I fed it with no rejection like before. I used the bottles that it came with and they are good. If you are breastfeeding and storing I woulod say try this. “
Submitted by: Alison the now happy mom from NY on 2/17/2009
Great item. Very useful. (4.5 oz Storage Bottles)
“These are excellent, and do the job. They are not cheap, but that is not the point. I bought the vacuum storage system, and got these as extras. I think they are the healthiest way to store my milk, and so I bought them. Very easy to use.”
Submitted by: Happy Mom from Minn on 2/9/2009
Fantastic idea!! (Storage System)
“I not only bought this but bought the refill bottles as well. I have a one month old, and while she is not drinking a lot, I bought the larger refills. They are easy to use. This product makes total sense. I really did homework on breast milk storing and decided upon this as the healthiest way to do it. Most of my friends use bags, but one of my friends changed after she saw me use this. It is easy to use the pump. It is placed on the top of the bottle and I just pump it 3-4 times. You will notice how to do it imemdiately. I don’t know how long it will last, but removing the air makes total sense. I have not fed yet with the warmer bottle, but that makes sense to. Overall, I am really happy so far. I have dealt with Dex in the past, and if you have questions just call them. they are really nice.”
Submitted by: Happy Mom from Minn on 2/9/2009
Thanks to my church and BRU!! (Storage System)
“I won this is a church raffle for new moms. We all registered and our church gave out donated gifts by our parishners. If it was not for my church, I would have never known about this great product. I am a long time breastfeeder and I try to store as much milk as I can so that my husband can helpo feed. I have always used bags. So when I got this, it took a bit of figuring out, but I caught on quickly and am now a believer. It removes the air from the bottle when storing it, and that is better for the milk. I store a lot of milk and had to buy more storage bottles. I bought the large ones because they were the same price and becuase they can double as bottles for feeding. The box also came with nipples to feed my baby. the nipples and ring fit right on the stored botte. And they work great. They also fit into an insulated bottle that keeps the milk warm. This is pretty simple, but I have found that my baby seems less fussy with this bottle than my other babys, and I think it is becuase of the warmth. Again, glad I won this. I could not be more happier.”
Submitted by: Lucky Mom from UT on 2/9/2009
gotta have these extras (4.5 oz Storage Bottles)
“I posted comments on the full system that these work with. you shd buy these because they help you store more in a bigger bottle. I am not using the full size, but will. so unless you have a small refer storage, i suggest these bibgger bottles because they are the same cost. they work great and are easy to us.”
Submitted by: Shannon W. from Illinois on 2/6/2009
You gotta have this, I love it (Storage System)
“If I could give this 6 stars I would. I just love this because it has taken care of a lot of problems. I had a bit of a tough time first understanding how all worked together because it offered so many things. It stores like a food saver that takes the air out of the bag. You then use that same bottle for feeding. that is the basic idea. I had a problem with my milk smelling funny and it doesn’t smell now. I know why now. I used the insulation feature of the bottle but have also used it without the insulation and it worked just fine. I understand warm milk is better, but this bottle can be used without warming the milk also. Be sure to buy extra storage bottles. They are the same price so get the big ones. i have to mention that they are clean because they do not leak, and that was big also.”
Submitted by: Shannon W. from Illinois on 2/6/2009
Happy Mom (Storage System)
“I have tried each part of this system and like the storage and the bottles. I store milk and this is much better than bags I used before. I liked the idea of this being a fresher and healthier alternative, so I tried it and it’s been great. Although I have never canned food, I understood the concept and saw that it would be best for my milk. I used the insulated bottle and have not seen any dislike from my baby. Overall I would highly recommend this.”
Submitted by: Michele from Ma. on 2/1/2009
Really smart product 2 (4.5 oz Storage Bottles)
“I just reviewed the pump kit that goes with these extra bottles. I bought these because I will be storing lots of extra milk. They are well made and double as a feeding bottle. The nice thing is that all of the milkbank items fit together. If you have ever canned you will get this concept right away because anyone knows air spoils food. Smart idea!!!!!!!!”
Submitted by: Cissy - new mom of Brandon from Santa Clara, Ca on 1/30/2009
Really smart product (Storage System)
“I am a new and breastfeeding mom. I am pumping to store as much milk as possible, and researched all of the storage bags. I stumbled on this through an ad on the internet and thought it made a lot of sense for longer storage because I heard that milk can go bad over time. This product is simple to use. There is a rubber and plastic top that screws on the bottle with your milk in it. You then put the pump on the top and [pump it until it is hard. Then the air is gone, and the milk is ready for freezing. I used my first few bottles over the past 2 days and my baby had no issues. The only problem I had was how to thaw my milk. I put the first bottle in hot water and let it sit. I left the other bottles in the refer and they thawed on their own. the kit has a bottle in a bottle idea that is hard to explain, but really works. It’s like a thermos idea that keeps the milk warm when feeding. I am now a believer because my little guy liked it a lot. I just wish that the bottles fit my pump. If you want the best way to store and feed your milk I would give this a try.”
Submitted by: Cissy - new mom of Brandon from Santa Clara, Ca on 1/30/2009
Cool new milk storage system (2.5 oz Storage Bottles)
“This is a great storage system. Way easier than trying to squeeze the air bubbles out of plastic bags. Also the technology just makes sense, I equate it with the way I keep leftover wine fresh by using a pump to pump out all the oxygen. It keeps the milk super fresh (which, if your baby is picky about taste, is really nice) and is made out of non-toxic plastic - very cool!”
Submitted by: Mountain Mama from Montana on 1/27/2009
Great Product (Storage System)
“This storage system is a very smart purchase, I absolutely hate throwing away milk that has gone bad because it takes so much time for me to pump a good amount. The pump takes the oxygen out of contact with the milk so it stays fresh a lot longer. Also it’s made from non-toxic plastic so you know your milk isn’t sitting in chemicals. It’s nice that this comes with a bottle too, and the bottle has really good air filtration so your baby isn’t swallowing lots of air. Also I have to say I’ve tried a lot of bottles and most are leaky, and this one doesn’t leak.”
Submitted by: Mountain Mama from Montana on 1/27/2009
I love this product! (Storage System)
“I am a breastfeeding mom, and was using Lansinoh bags. My friend told me about this concept and so I researched their web site. It was very helpful, and so I decided to buy. This product is not cheap, but it is clearly the best and healthiest way to store milk. I have had many problems with my milk smelling rancid over time and no one could give me a good answer as to why. One web site even said to boil it before I packaged it, but that made no sense because the nutrients could be harmed. This product is logical because we all know that vacuum keeping any food is better than not. I am not sure if the cost of the bags is cheaper overall, but I don’t care. I even bought the larger refill bottles. So although I was out some money, I feel this was a smart purchase, and best for my baby. So far, so good, and the product has not given me any problems.”
Submitted by: Jill F. from Albany, NY on 1/21/2009
Great idea (Storage System)
“This makes total sense, since I vacuum store my food in the fridge and freezer. Now I can do the same thing for my baby! My baby’s tummy is sensitive, so I need all the help I can get in keeping my breast milk as fresh as possible. The insulated bottles that came in the kit are my new favorite. They don’t leak and I love the idea of keeping my baby’s milk warm for however long she is feeding. I feel like she is not taking as many breaks during her feedings now. She is happier and is definitely less fussy!
I highly recommend these products - I wish I had them with my other three babies.”
Submitted by: Courtney’s Mom from Tracy, California on 1/2/2009
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