Kiinde Twist Pouch Direct-Pump Direct-Feed Twist Cap Breast Milk Storage Bags for Pumping, Freezing, Heating and Feeding, Pre-Sterilized, 6 Ounce, pack of 80

As a first-time mom, these Direct Pump Breast Milk Storage Bags with Screw Cap have been a game-changer for storing and organizing milk! They are practical, mess-free, and designed to make pumping and feeding so much easier.The screw-on caps provide a secure seal, giving me peace of mind that there will be no leaks during storage or transport.The pouches are slim and stackable, making it easy to store them in the fridge or freezer without taking up too much space.The material is strong and doesn’t tear or leak, even when frozen.• These bags streamline the entire pumping, storing, and feeding process, making them perfect for busy moms.• The included caps add extra security, which is a feature I haven’t seen in other storage bags.I highly recommend these storage bags to any breastfeeding mom. They’re efficient, leak-proof, and a must-have for anyone looking to simplify their pumping routine. I’m incredibly satisfied and will definitely continue using them!

The Kiinde system saved my sanity the first few weeks of baby's life. I had a hard time breastfeeding because my baby has poor latch. My nipples and breasts were painful, there wasn't enough milk, and I had to resort to pumping to help establish a milk supply.These pouches were amazing and worked with both my Spectra S1 and Medela Freestyle Flex using the adapters. They were convenient: less cleaning, no need to transfer milk, etc. I found the best way to use them initially was to use a bottle on one side and use a pouch on the other side when double pumping. Since I wasn't getting a lot of milk from each side, I just transfer from bottle to the pouch, seal and label, then stick it in the fridge. At 10 weeks, I only produce 4-5oz per pumping session so one bottle/one pouch method is still the most economical approach.These pouches are also great for using when traveling or going to the pedia's office. Anywhere, really. You can take many pouches without having to weigh your diaper bag or take up unnecessary space.The nipples are also great for breastfeeding babies because they are slow! I learned to always push out enough air before attaching the nipple so the flow will be slower. This would also require baby to suck more, mimicking breastfeeding.One con with this system is its hard to be accurate with measuring milk. However, if you combine it with other bottles that are more accurate, you'll eventually be able to guesstimate the volume with confidence. Just make sure to expand the pouch first!The caps aren't also screwed in fully in some boxes. So be sure to tighten them before throwing them in your pumping bag and heading out. This would ensure the insides are kept clean.The pouches freeze well and thaw well. I never had any leaks, using around 8-10 pouches a day for the past 3 months. Even the Kozii warmer works well. A huge plus? Como Tomo bottles fit in the warmer.Overall, I love this system. I loved it even more when I had to exclusively pump because my baby had to be hospitalized. He never wanted to breastfeed after that. The Kiinde system freed me from cleaning so many things. The nipples didn't choke my baby. The pouches don't leak. The adapters work with both my pumps. Feeding was made easier even if exclusively pumping! And kept my "breastfeeding" journey intact even if I had to pump to deliver breastmilk to my child.The main con? The price. I wish it was cheaper. At 37USD a month for the 160 pack (at the Kiinde website), it's a bit steep. That's the price of several good bottles. Amazon routinely has sales at 9.99 per box of 40, still a bit much when you pump 10x per day. I felt like the price was justified the first few weeks of life when baby only eats and eats. If you pump exclusively, these pouches are worth it! If it was half the price, I wouldn't bother transitioning from the pouches to bottles at around 3 month mark when the baby eats less frequently (meaning you clean less bottles too so it's more manageable!). I will still continue to use these pouches when I'm out, or in the car, or at night (when transferring to cheap pouches would be too much effort), but in the mornings, I would be pumping directly to bottles or from storage bottles to cheaper bags that freeze flatter for maximizing freezer space.

I love love love the Kiinde system!! It is so easy to pump and turn my bags directly into bottles. We use the Kiinde nipples as well, and my baby loves them. We started out using the adaptors for Tommee Tippee nipples but they leaked a lot and when you turn it upside down, milk came out! Annoying. No issues with the Kiinde nipples. Love.Anyway these pouches have been an absolute pleasure to use. Kiinde upgraded the plastic at some point and now they are really nice and thick. May not seem like it matters but the older ones were very thin, and would sometimes leak when frozen ones were being thawed out in the refrigerator.I pump a lot... and I mean A LOT! Much more than the average. I could pump up to 30 oz a day (My boy drinks a lot and I work full time). The convenience of not having to pump into one thing and then switch is HUGE. I can't tell you how many times we've brought a bottle out in public and people will ask me "What on Earth is that? I've never seen such a thing!" and then when I explain they are blown away.I'm a huge advocate for this company and I do NOT work for them. I have told many nursing mommies that if they pump, they should be using the Kiinde system.NOTE: I know they say not to resume them, but we reused them a lot! They aren't expensive necessarily, but when you pump as much as I do, it really can add up (talking hundreds of dollars) if you used a new pouch every time. My rule of thumb was that if it was prior frozen milk, I would not resuse and would dispose of the bag. But if it was fresh milk or only refrigerated milk, I would reuse. You can buy a cheap bottle brush from Target that will slide inside the opening and twist it around to full clean out the entire pouch from the inside. This can save you a lot of bags and money, but I still wouldn't reuse them 10x, maybe 2-3x.I'm not sure why their nipples don't get more talk either. Everyone recommended the Tommee Tippee or the Dr Brown's and I have to say that these nipples are the best. No leaks at all. Wonderful flow for baby. We breastfeed beautifully in the morning and after work yet he downs his milk like a champ during the day. Really excellent!!TIP: If you are on the go and are taking a bottle with you, leave the blue cap ON. Do not travel with the nipple attached. It WILL leak. I have lost many pouches of milk from doing so. What we do is we put the pouch inside the white case and inside of a Tommee Tippee insulator and have the nipple placed separately inside.