Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Breast Milk Ice Cubes?!

I decided to try a different way to store and freeze my breast milk.  Previously I was using the Lansinoh breast milk storage bags.  I had no problems with these bags and they were very easy to use.  On the bag there is a place where you can date and indicate the number of ounces.  I bought these Fresh Baby breast milk trays at Babies R Us, they come in 2 trays per package.  It looks like your basic ice cube trays, but with a lid to prevent spills. It is FDA approved as food-safe plastic.  I also bought some freezer bags at the dollar store to store them in.  I just indicate the date on the bag with a sharpie and each cube is about an ounce, so I no longer need to indicate the number of ounces on the bag.  A cheaper alternative to breastmilk storage bags such as the Lansinoh.  Plus when your baby is on solids, you can also use these trays to store pureed food as well!

Reusable Nursing Pads

Running low on disposable nursing pads so I stopped by Target and found some NUK reusable nursing pads for around $3.  Each package contains 6 nursing pads.  I bought 2, but I haven't tried them yet.  I am up for anything reusable and washable meaning less waste!  Keep an eye out for my review on it!