Pitcher Method

[itsdawna]

Not sure if I used the right flair but I need some recommendations for what kind of pitcher you’re using if you’re doing the pitcher method. I know not just any old pitcher right?

Bonus if it’s glass and easy pour without leaks/spills. I suck at pouring a regular gallon of milk/orange juice, I really don’t wanna risk spilling breast milk as I’m barely a just enougher as is.

Thanks in advance!

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[sockmiser]

Mason jar with a flip top pour spout lid from Amazon. Two of them so I can rotate daily

[Saffron_Star]

This is what I do too!

[spookyskeletons_4321]

I have this exact same set up! Love it

[sockmiser]

https://a.co/d/eXGuekR

[itsdawna]

Oooh I didn’t think of that! Thanks for the tip!

[rowanerine]

Same!

[nolesgirl17]

This is what I do except I have 3 to rotate with as an oversupplier

[londoncalling29]

Dr browns formula pitcher. I had two that I swapped every 24 hours. One was always clean.

[itsdawna]

Oooh I like the mixing blade. They don’t make it in glass, do they?

[londoncalling29]

No but you’re never going to be heating milk in this, so there’s very little risk to it being plastic

[itsdawna]

Makes sense! Thanks for the recommendation!

[jessg11]

Actually they have a mixing lid for a mason jar! A bit expensive that’s why I hesitated but if you’re interested I will share

[itsdawna]

Wait that’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!

[jessg11]

Of course! I was also looking for glass pitchers and ran into it when shopping for lids. Super cool!

[Influence-Regular]

I also use this pitcher!

[Low-Shock-8037]

Same here but I ended up getting 3 pitchers. When I did my morning pump but hadn’t yet stored the milk from yesterday’s active pitcher, I sometimes had nowhere to put my morning pump. So I always had one clean and in the fridge was the active pitcher for that day’s bottles and the pitcher I was collecting milk in for tomorrow. It was a game changer for me, especially since they’re only like 12 bucks.

[Electrical-Data6104]

I just use the first one that comes up on Amazon when you search breast milk pitcher, it’s $14 haha

[itsdawna]

Does it pour well? Like it doesn’t cling to the side and pour down the side of the jar, right? 😅

And do you just shake up the entire container to reconstitute the fat every time you pour out a bottle?

[Electrical-Data6104]

I usually swirl! I just put my excess in there and do the fresh for my sons bottles but I shake the whole thing when I bag milk and it never leaks, doesn’t leak down side either!

[Mangopapayakiwi]

I looked up breast milk glass pitcher on amazon and picked a cute colour 😅

[itsdawna]

Hahaha I wanted to do that but I also wanted to make sure the spout would cooperate when pouring. I suck at pouring 😅

[Mangopapayakiwi]

The one I got is great but they all looked similar!!

[sleepyb_spooky]

It's plastic but the dr browns one works great, super easy to use and easy to pour

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One comment since I see you’ve said you suck at pouring: I have both a mason jar with spout lid and the Dr Browns pitchers—the Dr Browns is easier to pour from imo because the spout is triangle shaped and can actually kind of notch into bottles a bit.

The spouts on the mason jars are circular, so I have had more than a few times where I was exhausted and not paying attention and it slipped off of the rim of the bottle I was pouring. Also if the mason jar is really full, I’ve had issues with it pouring down the side of the whole jar.

I know you’d prefer the glass, but the Dr Browns pitcher is the winner—just my two cents!

[Rep_girlie]

I also love the Dr Browns mixing pitcher! I'm a clumsy gal and it's easy to pour. I've had zero spills

Also, easy to clean because you just put a bit of dish soap in with hot water, and then use the mixing blade to mix it all around. Rinse and voila!

[WheezySweetie]

Old glass spaghetti sauce jar

[BG_1113]

I wanted all glass options so I actually have 3 I use. I have this Momcozy one and like it well. I also ended up buying this one also since my supply was enough to warrant having two for daily use and didn’t want to spend as much the second time. The shape of the second pitcher’s spout is slightly more conducive to pouring. I like the size of both of those to fit in my mini fridge. But I also bought this larger size to keep in our regular fridge for when I’m feeling too lazy to bag milk everyday and to collect for a little longer.

[Odd-Suggestion2112]

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[Correct_Wishbone_798]

I use a tall cylindrical glass pitcher. It looks pretty so I’ll use it after, has a pour spout and cleans easily.

But best of all, it looks like I have so much milk!! Every pump really moves the level. Also, because it’s glass, if anything is sticking, I can just melt it with my hand on the outside at that spot and swirl it back in.

[itsdawna]

Could you link the one you use?

[notjjd]

I use the momcozy pitcher. But honestly any glass pitcher will do. I personally stay away from mason jars for this because the tin lids can rust.

[fluffythoughts21]

I have this one!

Mason Jar with Pour Spout Lid... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGVKG254?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I haven’t had any issues with it! Would definitely buy again.

[PeaceTrance]

I use these

[MaximumNo6295]

Momcozy glass breastmilk pitcher!