Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags Reviews

• Quick, easy way to sterilize!

  
  By A5M4EGUYV1KSM on 2007-06-11
  I am an exclusive pumper, so every day I pump 6x (and clean the parts every time) and also have to sterilize bottles. It was getting to be a hassle setting up a pot of boiling water every time I wanted to clean pump parts and bottle nipples!! I saw these in the stores and was a little skeptical (also thought they seemed a little pricey) but decided to give them a shot. And I was so happy I did! A little water, two minutes in the microwave, and I have sparkling clean pump parts and bottles. A set of five bags gives you 100 times in the microwave. My son is three months old and I am still on the first set of bags that I bought! Looking back, I feel like I definitely got my money's worth. I would recommend this product for sure.
  
  

• I LOVE THESE BAGS!!!!!!!

  
  By ATAY0ZVUOUGNQ on 2006-12-30
  I nursed my now 4-year-old daughter for almost a year and pumped daily. I hated always having to boil the pump for 20 minutes, which was also tough on the pump's plastic parts, which would yellow until I replaced them. Now I am nursing my 3-month-old son. I was thrilled to find these micro-steam bags! I use them not only to sterilize the pump after each use, but also for bottles. (Though I pump daily, I only occasionally use bottles, so always boiled them, too - this is sooooooo much easier!) I am so glad they came out with this product - it just makes things a lot easier! And it's so inexpensive, too!
  
  

• SO convenient!

  
  By A2PEQCJ55K4XM6 on 2007-02-17
  These bags are GREAT! My son had an extended NICU stay so I pump exclusively and have to be very careful with hygiene. With these I can quickly and easily sterilize my pump attachments, his bottles, his pacifiers or even a couple of his toys. All I do is add some water, microwave, drain and done. No boiling water, no timing, no accidentally melting things on the bottom of the pot, no hassle with complicated electronic sterilzers, and almost no storage space! Each bag is good for around 20 uses then you toss it out and get a new one, so a package of them lasts quite a while. Very handy when traveling too, since many hotels and gas stations have microwaves so you can sterilize what you need to on the go without trying to haul a bunch of junk around with you.
  
  

• love these bags

  
  By A2X5EWQM811UJT on 2006-10-11
  The micro-steam bags are wonderful. I use them at work and when travelling and they make cleaning/sterilizing so much easier and faster. I use them on my pump parts, bottles, nipples, pacifiers... anything that can be microwaved. Definitely worth the very small price.
  
  

• Great for quick cleans

  
  By AS8SCKO31MA1N on 2006-11-06
  I only occasionally feed my baby, and my apartment doesn't have a dishwasher. I usually decide right before going out that I want to take a bottle, so this disinfects everything really quick - in 3 minutes. As opposed to boiling it in a pot of water for 20 minutes. ANd I don't use it every days, so I don't see the point in keeping everything sterlized cuz I would have to sterilize it again right before using.
  
  
• The Quick Clean Steam Bags are a GODSEND!
  By A3TP978RRJ6Y93 on 2006-12-28
  The fastest way to KNOW your plastic baby wares are CLEAN! I love these bags. Note, I use two bags simultaneously in the microwave to knock out my cleaning faster, since there are limits to how many items you can put in each bag without warping.
  
  You do need to get any smudgy or residue like material off the plastic item BEFORE steaming it for best results.
  
  Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this product, it has been a lifesaver to me.
  
  
• great item
  By A1FQ2VHD4RCQQY on 2007-03-22
  the best when you're traveling and don't want to waste much space. Will definitely buy it again!
  
  
• mother must have...cheap as well
  By A2R10KBNSYGCF0 on 2007-04-12
  This product saves time and for people that hygiene freak.....this is a good one. Wash yor baby bottle....dry them and sterilise as needed.
  also I take to work to sterilise my pump and bottle before pumping with the parts since it is just few minutes
  
  
• How did I ever live without these?
  By AT3C99UDNM41J on 2007-07-03
  These are a must-have for any new mom. I just found these, and am using them for breast pump accessories, bottles, and pacifiers for my 4th child. I only wish I had these for my first 3 kids! They make cleaning and sterilizing a breeze-just rinse the stuff off, put it in the bag, and pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Everything comes out sterilized and ready to use. No more washing and boiling! You can use each bag 20 times, so one package of 5 bags lasts awhile. I keep some at home, one at work, and one at the sitter's house. I reccommend them to everyone I know who is having a baby or has small children.
  
  
• Great invention
  By A1V7Z4LEZSGONA on 2007-09-04
  This is the best invention for sterilizing baby feeding supplies. it saves more time than waiting for the water to boil. I just add a little water to the bag and the baby bottles etc, pop in the microwave according to manufacturer instructions and done. I would recommend this product for busy moms.
  
  
• Great for Bottles, Nipples, Pump Attachments
  By A1LGZGUJDYIXC1 on 2007-09-18
  These are awesome. They work so quickly and easily and I don't have to deal with pots and pans or worry if the will fit into a certain sterilizer. I used them for bottles, nipples, and pump attachments daily. Highly recommend!
  
  
• Must have
  By AWBP37E09NFZ1 on 2007-10-10
  Saves a lot of time and energy.Gives complete satisfaction that you use sterilized pump parts every time.
  
  
• Wonderful product!
  By A3IP5NP6XIS5AV on 2007-12-07
  I am a mother of one year old twins and I couldn't have made it through the past year without these bags! My babies were 8 weeks early so I decided to use a breast pump to keep up with the demand. I thought hand washing my pump parts would clean them, but ended up getting a bacterial infection. Believe me...you want to sterilize your pump parts. I also used these bags to sterilize the babies' bottles, nipples & rings. I don't suggest putting pacifiers or teething rings in the bags since they tend to pop (I got carried away sterilizing). FANTASTIC product!!!
  
  
• quick, convenient, and effective
  By A1K5D8421B92WH on 2008-01-09
  With these bags I can have a single set of pump parts and still pump 3 times a day at work. I just rinse the parts, throw them in the bag, and microwave for 90 seconds (in 1200 watt microwave) and they're ready to go for the next session. It's so much easier than having to boil them in a big pot of water and the parts don't get cloudy either. My daughter is 9 months old now (I've been pumping for 7 months) and hasn't had a single stomach problem yet, which leads me to believe this system is very effective at killing germs.
  
  
• Excellent product!
  By ACLOO7WO1REHK on 2008-02-09
  These bags are everything they claim to be -- extremely convenient and very effective. I consider them a "must-have" item. I've been pumping twice a day at work for 5+ months and these make it so much easier, not having to scrub all the parts when I'm done -- just rinse, put them in the bag with the required amount of water, microwave for 3 minutes, pour out the water, and it's all ready for the next use. I can leave my pump and parts at work all week, and then just bring it all home on weekends to hand-wash everything. The bags last a long time, too; I've been able to get 20 uses out of each bag, just like they say. My only very minor complaint (actually not so much a complaint, more like a detail to watch out for) is that the steam vent/pour spout is just big enough for a valve membrane to fit through. I found this out when I shook the bag a little to get the excess water out, and a membrane slipped out and landed in the sink, so I had to clean it all over again. But like I said, this is minor compared to the time-saving convenience of this product.
  
  
• These are a great way to sterilize FAST.
  By ADTQGDXT5HKNS on 2008-02-26
  I really like these bags a lot. When I first saw them I wondered how well they would work. Since I am always looking for products to simplify my life, I decided to give them a try. I am not sorry I did. I love these. All you have to do is add a few ounces of water and zap them in the microwave. I clean all of my breastpump parts and bottles in a snap. I really like the fact that each bag can be used up to twenty times which makes them really cost efficient. There is even a spot on the bag where you can write your baby's name and there are twenty boxes that you can check off so that you are aware of how many times you have used the bag. I always keep these handy.
  
  
• The MOST useful item in my Mommy Bag!
  By A207ZOB9R9FD3 on 2008-03-09
  Hands down, a terrific time-saving useful item that WORKS! The hospital threw one in w/ the pump we purchased. It took a few days after being home to discover it in our goodie bag, and I wish we had on Day 1. Improved my whole day/night!! Beforehand, I'd stand at the sink, run the water till it got hot (thereby WASTING water), scrub everything by hand with a soapy towel, dry everything off - what a huge hassle that took 20 mins or more!! Why struggle with something like this when there are so many other things to figure out, especially as a new mom?
  
  With these bags, just quickly rinse items to get the milk off, put your bottles, nipples, pump access. or whatever into the bag, dump in 2oz of water and nuke for 1-1/2 min or so (there is a chart on the bag to tell you how long for what wattage microwave - longest is 3 minutes). You CAN'T mess it up! Each bag is good for 20 uses, and there's even a checkbox area to mark each time you've used the bag to help you keep track. Though, I'm guilty of sometimes using one more than 20 times, so far no problems.
  
  1. Takes A LOT less water to clean items, helps conserve.
  2. Works quickly & better than washing by hand.
  3. Useful for more than pump accessories - nipples, bottles, caps, etc.
  4. Items tend to dry faster, air-dry within a minute or so.
  5. Leaves you more time to do other things - (enjoy your baby)
  
  These are CHEAP!! Give them a try - if you don't like them, no biggie - but you WILL!
  
  [I would've loved to have gotten these as a shower or new baby gift!]
  
  
  
  
• Almost 5 stars
  By A3M959MPI0PBQ0 on 2008-04-07
  These are great and I would have given 5 stars except that they are a little to tall for my microwave. I am breastfeeding so don't have to use them very often, which makes the price even better.
  
  
• Very useful
  By A577DHVWUMDKQ on 2008-04-24
  This is very useful. I use it every day. The instruction said that I can use upto 20 times, but the bag broke before then.
  
  
• I love em!
  By A355I35RTF4J7M on 2008-05-20
  These bags are so helpful to sterilize pacifiers, tubing for breastpumps, Take-N-Toss spoons, pretty much anything baby needs! I use these bags everyday for everything...even some of our stuff! Great product!
  
  

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