Pumping at work

[dayna310]

I pump twice a day now, but when I was pump 3 x I would use all four bottles for the first two sessions and then for the third I would pour the second session milk in with the first because they were both already cold and then rinse and reuse the two bottles I just emptied....hope that makes sense Sometime I had more milk from the first two session than would fit in two bottles so I would just pump straight in to two bottles with milk already in them and it was never an issue.

[shmel]

I too have been mixing the warm with cold. After the first pump I put everything in the fridge, second pump is added to the first and so on. I read too that as long as it is within the same 24 hour period it should be safe.

[shmel]

My first pump of the day is stored in the fridge, subsequent pumps are added to the first until the bottle is filled, then start a new bottle. I too read that it's okay to add to cool milk as long as it is within 24 hours.

[shmel]

My first pump of the day is stored in the fridge, subsequent pumps are added to the first until the bottle is filled, then start a new bottle. I too read that it's okay to add to cool milk as long as it is within 24 hours.

[shmel]

Not sure why it decided to post a billion different times...sorry about that!

[SomeThing]

On a similar note, when I pump at work is it OK to NOT rinse the pump parts between uses? There isn't a very convenient sink for me to use, other than taking everything to the restroom. If the breastmilk can sit in the bottle at my desk for several hours without a problem, can it also sit on the pump parts? Obviously I would wash everything when I get home.

[thtr4me]

I have never (well maybe a few times) rinsed between uses on the same day. I used to store them in the fridge with my milk, but got over cold horns really quickly and decided to just keep the horns in the little bag I bring them to work in and not worry about keeping them cold. I have not had any issues doing that. It may not be ideal, but it works for me. It might not work for everyone though.

[hpfgirl]

I'm not sure if it's necessary, but I bring three pump-part assemblies and 4 or 5 bottles. I have a dirty and clean pump part ziplock and I use one assembly for each session. I don't want to mess around with rinsing stuff and pouring milk while I'm at work. I keep the bottles in the insulated bag with the ice pack and do the combining, cleaning, and repacking at home. I always send the milk from the day before to daycare along with one or two from the freezer.

[abunchoflemons]

I was told no adding to different pump supply like 1pm pump not add to 11am. The one milk earlier will go bad b4 other & make new bad too.

[dncegrl]

I usually rinsed the pieces with water or use those medela wipes