Have you seen this page yet?
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/13/choosing-a-correctly-fitted-breastshield
You might have to try more than one size.
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Hello Lena, I have stored milk in the freezer in bottles, and I think it can stay in bottles for almost as long as bags. The good thing about the bags is that they eliminate contact with air which avoids freezer burn.
Current guidelines for breast milk storage:
room temp (66-72 degree F): up to 10 hours
in a refrigerator (32-39 degree F) for ...
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For breast shield size, try
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/13/choosing-a-correctly-fitted-breastshield
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I like to just put the connectors in a plastic bag in my portable cooler until I get home and can wash them. You can use the wipes for the parts you can reach and the shields. This saves me valuable minutes!
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Try this page:
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/instruction-manuals
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Hi there, it depends on how tight it looks when you are pumping. If it is pretty tight, I would go up 2 sizes. Have you seen:
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/13/choosing-a-correctly-fitted-breastshield
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There is another issue with stored breast milk which is the enzyme lipase which breaks down fats. If there is ''too much,'' it can make the milk have a funny taste/smell, but this is not a sour milk smell, more like a metallic odor. Not every woman has this, and it can vary even in one woman's milk. You can look up lipase in breast milk in a ...
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Have you seen the posts about sizing your breast shield for pumping? That can cause pain if it is too small or large. See link: http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/13/choosing-a-correctly-fitted-breastshield
Good for your for being so committed to feeding your son breast milk!!
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From what I have read, they last about 1 year of heavy use, so it sounds like you have gotten good use of it. Check the power cord as well--does it look too twisted, worn, or ''bent?'' I had to buy a new power cord for mine. Good luck! It's still a great investment if you need a new one, compared to formula.
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Try http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/13/choosing-a-correctly-fitted-breastshield
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