We use the volufeeders and caps from the formula company. They are also sent to those donating milk to the milk bank. I find them convenient and easy for the parents to use because they fit on the pump. They are labeled with name, date and time of collection. They are sterile and individually wrapped. We use the volufeeders to heat treat the milk as well. Cost effective because they are donated by the formula company. Therefore, less expensive than specimen containers. Darlene Breed, BSN, RN, IBCLC Worcester, MA (USA) On Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:12:43 EST "Lisa A. Enger" <[log in to unmask]> writes: >We also use the specimen containers in our level 3 NICU. They are easy >for >moms to get from us, they stack easily in our freezer, labels are on >the >containers and don't have to be searched for. Many of the hospitals in >our >area also use them so it's a little bit of consistency. As LC's we >developed >labels that once the milk is defrosted goes on the containers to >specify >fresh/frozen and when it outdates. The labels also have an area that >specifies >if anything has been added and how many calories it provides. Makes it >easier >to know what you have. >On this subject. How many hospitals use tamper resistant tape to seal >the >bottles as moms bring them to the hospital? We are having a heated >debate on >this and it would be interesting for us to find out what is happening >elsewhere. You can e-mail directly or to the list. Thanks. >Lisa RN, BSN, IBCLC >Boston > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]