The Momcozy bag hits all the marks in this department because it has a narrow design and a soft handle for carrying. When you are traveling or flying with breast milk, then a good cooler which keeps things frozen is essential. It must be well insulated, portable, lightweight, roomy, waterproof with strong carry straps, especially if you are bringing it on as carry on for a flight. Coolers can be soft-sided or hard-sided and come in various sizes and materials. Take into consideration the size of the bag you will need. You will want to make sure your baby’s bottles will fit in the bag. Some cooler bags are large and bulky so make sure you choose a bag that you will be okay carrying around. Another feature that we haven’t seen with many other bags on my list is a USB charging port, which is a terrific addition, especially if your phone battery has a tendency to die at the worst possible moment – like mine… Squeeze gently, keeping your finger and thumb a few centimetres away from your nipple, just outside the darker area around it (areola). Do not squeeze the nipple itself as you could make it sore. This should not hurt.

The bag is also easy to clean on the off chance spills occur: Leah says you can just wipe it with a sponge and damp towel. So, it’s not surprising that they have their very own bag for cooling bottles, although it’s not as well-designed as their bottles, in my opinion.

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Possible Cons: This milk cooler bag is best suited for shorter trips, as it can only carry two full-size bottles or 2-3 milk storage bags.

When the flow slows down, move your fingers round to a different section of your breast, and repeat. While many baby bottle cooler bags won’t advertise every material used to keep items cold, keep an eye out for items that are made with PVC, BPA, phthalate, and lead-containing materials. These materials are often on the no-go lists of health-conscious parents. In a food carrier, there’s a small possibility trace amounts could leach into what you’re feeding your baby. (However, there’s no research or evidence to support this concern at the moment.) For those looking for a cooler bag for pumping at work or a road trip, a cool bag for pumped milk which has additional space to hold your pump is a bonus. If you are storing bottles, you will may need a taller or wider bag depending on the brand of baby bottles. Our Tommee Tippee bottles are wide,and Dr Brown bottles are tall. Best Coolers for Frozen Breast Milk

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You want to make sure the bag has enough insulation to keep your breast milk fresh and at the proper temperature until you get home. Heat-sealed insulation is the best for holding in as much of the cold as possible. This model is quite versatile in carrying department, too, as you can use the shoulder strap to throw it across your shoulder or grab the handle to carry it in your hand. Sometimes it takes a little while for your milk to start flowing. Try to choose a time when you feel relaxed. Having your baby (or a photo of them) nearby may help your milk to flow. With all of these goodies that may need to fit in your bag, it's likely to be a bit heavy,” says Blankenship, adding, “Get one that has comfortable carrying straps.”