Kiinde Breast Milk Storage Twist Starter Kit

There is a longer review following but the short version is this: I love it. My husband loves it. I saw this and thought it looked neat but was a bit worried because no one I knew had tried it and I had seen some negative reviews on here. I was also worried because they don't have a nuk adapter as far as I know and lately that is all my daughter would take. She also has bad problems with gas and had pretty bad colic. For reference, we had tried Dr.Browns, Playtex nurser drop-ins, nuk,avent, tommy tippee and I believe one or two other types although the names escape me at the moment. I had written and asked for feedback on a breastfeeding group I'm a part of and two ladies said they loved it, one said she even credited it with fixing her daughter's nursing problems and getting her to no longer need a shield. I thought that sounded a bit too good to be true but decided to try it. Honestly, I love this system and so does my husband. It's much faster for me, I don't have to wash a million bottles and I don't lose any milk transferring from bottles to freezer bags or from my medela bottles to nuk bottles etc. My husband loves it because it's two parts not three or more to sanitize and if the milk needs to be warmed it only takes 5 seconds or less to have a bottle ready (from the fridge, frozen takes a bit longer but still isn't too bad.) I was worried it would take my daughter a bit to adjust to the nipple (she's VERY picky and doesn't tend to like bottles period) but she took to it immediately and had zero issues. Also, from the other bottles she had started to be a bit rougher when breastfeeding but after switching to these it was much better. It is easy to squeeze any air out of the bottles and my daughter rarely gets gas now and it is much less even on the rare occasion she does. Also I have not had any leaks whatsoever and find the screw on top to be much easier. I never have to worry about the ziploc type seals and if it sealed all the way and I haven't had any bags leak upon thawing. I know some people had mentioned problems with the nipples and adapters. I haven't had any problems with the nipples so far and we've been using them about a month or so. ( I heard they had fixed those issues) . I didn't have any problems with lack of suction with the adapters for the first several days, but after that I did have that happen twice. I was able to fix it by loosening the bag but didn't like that. I wrote kiinde and they told me they were aware of the problem, apologized and send me out two new slightly longer adapters free of charge that arrived in two days. Excellent customer service. Before those arrived I did realize the problem was actually due to my membrane/yellow thing not being pushed completely on which was causing it to rub against the adapter and lose suction. I found if I pushed it on completely it wasn't an issue however with the new adapters I don't have to worry about it at all.

I know there are a lot of mixed reviews of this product but I personally love it and would not switch to a different storage system. I did a lot of research before purchasing this to make sure I was selecting the best milk storage system suited for our needs. I love it because: 1. The milk bags are sturdy (pumped milk is precious and would hate to have spills or leaks). I've tried the Lansinoh milk storage bag but it just felt so flimsy compared to this 2. It is so easy to use! only need to wash one part ( the nipple) when feeding and the bag just snaps into the holder. 3. My baby likes the nipple that came with the kit so no need to use the adapters to get another brand to fit 4. Milk heats up pretty fast which is important when your baby is crying for her food and every second counts Things that I did not like: 1. The approximate volume of the bags are really hard to read. If you expand the bag by blowing into it you can get a better reading, but I feel like that introduces germs into the bag. I don't pump directly into the bag for this reason because I can't tell how much is in there. I usually pump into a bottle and then transfer into the bags so I can know the exact volume I put in there. 2. The storage rack is really bulky and doesn't even hold many storage bags. Nonetheless I love this system. My mother in law who watches the baby also loves how easy it is to use and I love that I don't have a whole bunch of bottle parts to wash each day. Most importantly I have peace of mind that the milk that I worked hard to pump is not leaking all over the place.

I never write reviews but have to for this. I probably tried a dozen different bottles / nipples in a desperate attempt to get my 10-week-old to take a bottle before I have to go back to work. She refused all. I bought the Kiinde because of the unique shape in hopes that my daughter would like it. She took to it right away and seems to love it! It was an immense relief to finally find a 'bottle' she would take. And I have the added benefit of no bottle to clean! The bags hook up easily to my medela pump, and the convenience of being able to pump directly into them and the lack of leaks with the cap closure make up for the fact that they take up more space in the freezer than the lansinoh bags, in my opinion. The only thing I was disappointed in is that it really is almost impossible to accurately determine the volume of milk based on the unit markings on the bags. If I expand the bottom of the bag completely, the volume ends up significantly underestimated. I get around this by using my kitchen scale (which gives very accurate measurements quickly and easily) rather than pumping into a bottle first and then needing to clean that bottle. Overall I really like this system and wish I had discovered it sooner!

I absolutely LOVE this kit! It comes with so much stuff!! I love that it's so convenient! I pump directly into the bag (it comes with adapters so that it'll fit any model pump - I have Medela), cap the bag and throw it into the freezer. It comes with a little tray to store them, which fits perfectly into the freezer. When I need to use a bag of milk, I just pull one out from the freezer and run it under hot water. It defrosts so quickly but the plastic is so durable! I've had no problems with leaking or puncturing. The kit comes with three nipples. My baby is now three months old and she still uses the slow nipple. Even that one is too fast for her. She's used to suckling on my breast, which obviously comes out a lot slower. So, when feeding her the bottle, I have to constantly take it out of her mouth so she can swallow and then put it back in so she can suck for a second and repeat. She hasn't gotten used to it yet. Other than that, this whole system is really great and easy and convenient!!

I was scared to order this because there were a lot of terrible reviews. But I did anyway because it seemed like a really good idea. So it arrived, and for starters, you get A LOT for the money. There are adapters for every type of pump and bottle, two of each for the double pumps. All the pieces are neatly labeled with the most popular brand that it adapts to. Then you have two of the bottle pieces, three nipped that come with covers. Granted, the bottles are... different then a lot of the things that are so popular these days. I had a choice. Am I going to fuss about it, or does it work and serve it's purpose. They work fine. Easy to clean. No weird little parts for milk to get stuck and bacteria to grow. They have a little ledge for the pouch to sort of lock in. The nipple, it doesn't screw on to anything. It snaps on to the pouch part. It's kind of neat. No adaptors to find and wash. I appreciate that. It was easy, it was just different from anything I have used before. The pouches. They are a stiffer plastic feel. They were all piled in a little box. No, I didn't get a sense of security about the sanitized protection, but they come with little lids and unless you are MASSIVELY OCD, I think they are fine. I am using this for my sixth child, so efficency and ease of use are my primary concerns. Pouch easily attached with the adaptor to my pump. I pumped up the pouch. I feel like it held a lot. I read many reviews about the inaccuracy of the Ounces it holds. It says on the front of the pouch it is not precise. I don't understand why this is upsetting to some, I think it is close enough. I really started to appreciate the pouches when I tried to pour milk out of a competitor zip lock sealed type bag. THAT was hard. Pouring out of these bags, if necessary, was a cinch. Major points for that. The bags are sturdy. You feel like you could wasH and reuse if necessary. The area to write on is small, but use of a permanent marker is possible. It isn't a deal breaker. Over all, this meets our needs. My baby easily took to the nipple and she doesn't like anything really. I will update this review if anything changes but so far we are very please with the purchase. Convenient, easy, simple, user friendly. Different, so if you are uncomfortable with trying new things, maybe you won't like this. If your are looking for a product that you can pump directly into and feed a baby, it works very very well.

I love these! We don't use them for every day because it would be too expensive but they are excellent to have on hand for outings, family gatherings or any time you and baby are away from the house. We are conidering taking a big trip next summer and the option of having these actually was part of the deciding factor. In my little cooler if I start with everything frozen I can keep it cool all day and it's way simpler and takes up less space in the diaper bag. I especially liked the convenience of not having a bunch of bottles to wash after coming home exhausted from two Thanksgivings out of town back to back with a month old baby. I will say the slow flow nipple made the baby upset because it barely drips but that's the only complaint I have about this kit and it's not enough to reduce a star because it comes with faster flow tops.

This kit comes with everything you need to get started. The $99 "gift set" includes the same pieces as this kit, but also includes the bottle warmer. Since the warmer is $70, you'll save $10 if you decide you want it. However, the bags are thin enough that you can warm them under the tap in 2 minutes if they're refrigerated, and 5 minutes if they're frozen. I decided it wasn't worth it and went with this instead. I got this kit when I was debating whether or not the Kiinde system is worth the premium price for the bags. The convenience factor for an exclusive pumper like myself is high enough to really make the cost worth it, IMO. However, if you like the system, but are worried about the bag price, you can always clean them out 2-3 times and then you're sixes with lower-cost, lower-quality bags. (I see no difference between cleaning these a few times and cleaning a bottle.) The Kiinde bags are very high quality. The plastic is thick and resilient; the caps have never leaked on us. The real winner here is the nipples, though. I went to pumping because my son was such a poor nurser (bad latch, falls asleep, etc.) and these nipples have actually taught him how to latch properly. They do not reward laziness. They don't drip or leak, and they won't flood your baby's mouth with milk. Basically, they're very much like the breast. Some reviewers have said that their babies don't like these compared with other nipples, and I understand why. They take work! But if you want your child to be able to transition between the breast and bottle seamlessly, these are the bottles for you. I say I'm an exclusive pumper, but sometimes I choose to nurse to comfort my son, or if I'm in a pinch and don't have pumped milk with me. He now does so much better at the breast, and I know it's because of the Kiinde nipples. Your baby will also appreciate how easily you can squeeze out all the air before attaching the nipple. He'll have very little gas after feeding. Burping is a one-and-done affair. :) Overall, I would highly recommend this kit to anyone who is interested in giving this system a shot. It's an affordable way to get started and find out if this will work for you. My guess is that it will!

I wish I would have known about this system when I had my first baby. This is a life changer, honestly! This is an essential set for mommas that have to pump while they are at work! It makes it easier for you and whoever is feeding the baby while you’re at work. Your milk NEVER has to be transferred to different bottles. Plus even if your baby does not like the nipples provided, they have adapters to use nipples from different bottle brands. My only two complaints: 1. The measurements are not super accurate, so you probably won’t know the EXACT amount your pumped. It really doesn’t bother me that much, but I know some people would probably care a little more. 2. The pouches definitely cost more than just freezing your milk in regular storage bags and transferring into bottles. Working a full time job, I end using at least 80 pouches a month. I believe a pack of 80 is around $26 which isn’t too bad, but obviously more than regular storage bags.

Viene con muchos adaptadores y le quedó al del extractor que tenia, ademas las mamilas son de muy buena calidad y es muy ligero.

I waited for this product for two weeks.. so excited for this promised "game changer".. well it is. Is makes pumping life easier BUT it is not safe for the babies.. my milk was taking a blue color from the pouch and i had to throw a big quantity of precious expressed milk. So disappointed.

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