Hi Janice,

Our Level 3 currently gives our moms "Vol-U-Feed" containers (plastic) and
caps.  We occasionally have moms run out of them and bring in glass bottles
from home, or larger plastic commercial bottles.  I have seen some breast
milk brought to the unit in "glass water bottles" issued by the formula
companies.  I do not know if these were routinely given or if this was done
as an emergency situation.  The only container our unit does not accept is
the plastic bottle storage bags.  Not even those designed for milk storage.
This is primarily due to possible spillage, leaking or waste.

Hope this is of some help.

Ann Slaughter RN, IBCLC

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> Date:    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:27:46 -0500
> From:    "Janice Record BSN,IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: breastmilk storage
>
> Our level 3 NICU is forming a focus group to look at our breastmilk
> storage policy.  The main discussion is whether to use glass or plastic
> containers.  We are leaning towards the Medela bottles, but have some
> interest in exploring glass as well.  Do any of you use glass bottles?
> Our main concern is breakage.  Do you know if there are any studies out
> there looking at the incidence of breakage when using glass bottles?  Do
> any of you use glass in your NICU?  I understand that milk banks use
> glass, so I would think that hospitals that use donor milk would have some
> experience with glass.  Any information you can pass on will be greatly
> appreciated.  I am no mail at this time, please email me privately.
> Thanks in advance, Janice
>
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