Keeping formula cold for continuous feeds

We found a cheap and easy solution to this problem that works well for us. Get a large size zip lock bag (we used the ones our TPN supplies came in). Put 2 refreezable ice packs (~4x5”) inside the zip lock (we again used the ice packs that came with our TPN). Place one icepack inside the bag at the top by the opening and one at the bottom. Then turn the bag sideways, so the bag is longer than it is tall and you have an icepack on the left and right side. Fold the bag in 2 from left to right. You then hang the ice with the formula so the zip lock goes around the formula bag with one an ice pack on the front and an ice pack on the back. It works both with a pole mounted pump or a backpack. I then wrapped most of the bag with duct tape so it didn’t rip over time, including over the opening of the bag. I understand duct tape now comes in pretty colors if you want to get fancy! Then with the bag still folded in half, I cut a hole out of the top center of the folded bag. Check the height of the hole so the icepacks hang at the right height next to the formula. I permanently attached a carabineer style clip or Velcor tie to hang the back. It stays cold for 12+ hours. I just stick the whole bag in the freezer during the day to refreeze.

Another option is to put refreezable cubes or tubes inside the feeding bag and then wash and refreeze those each day. I found some at Target as a backup option, although I think the bag is a lot easier (no washing). Anyways, the product is called “Ice Core Inserts” by Eddie Bauer. It’s a tube about 1 ½” x 6-7” It’s made to be frozen and then go inside a water bottle to keep your drink cold. It’s dishwasher safe and comes in a 3 pack. We found it in the camping/water bottle area of the store.

Use an ace bandage made for a knee or elbow to slip over the feeding bag and hold an ice pack against the formula bag.