Breast milk storage bags can only be used once, but mason jars can be used over and over again for breast milk storage, and later for baby food a tons of other things.
Sustainable Breast Milk Storage Options & Tips
FAQ
Is it safe to store breastmilk in mason jars?
Freezer-safe glass jars, such as mason canning jars, may also be used to store your milk. Make sure that they have been properly sterilized before their first use by boiling them in water for 20 minutes and allowing them to air dry.
Can you store breast milk in glass containers?
Before expressing or handling breast milk, wash your hands with soap and water. Then store the expressed milk in a clean, capped food-grade glass container or hard plastic container that’s not made with the chemical bisphenol A (BPA). You can also use special plastic bags designed for milk collection and storage.
What is the best material to store breast milk in?
Use breast milk storage bags or clean, food-grade containers to store expressed breast milk. Make sure the containers are made of glass or plastic and have tight fitting lids. Avoid bottles with the recycle symbol number 7, which indicates that the container may be made of a BPA-containing plastic.
How do you warm up breast milk in a Mason jar?
A simple bowl of warm water is effective enough in warming bottles, that it is actually the preferred method of most parents.