Posted by
neenib
17 yrs ago
Hi, there was a thread a while back about traveling with bottles for babies. I can't find it, but was interested in a comment about Fridge-to-go Bottle Bags.
Does anyone know where I can buy this product and/or if there is a similar product I can buy. We need to take formula with us on our flight at Christmas. I want to be able to put around 6 bottles in if possible.
Thanks!
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I think b2b has several insulated bottle holders with integral ice packs. Otherwise try Wing On or Sogo for a small insulated holder and some ice blocks.
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if you're taking formula, why not mix it as you need it...planes will warm bottled water for you...some (most?) will also refrigerate breastmilk if required
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The easiest thing to do is to put the powder in bottles, pre-measured. When you need a bottle, get the flight crew to fill the bottle with water and shake. Or fill with bottled water if you want to control that too, then have them heat it.
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I will be taking bottles filled with water and using the formula separators. I'm just wanted to prepared in case they make me mix the formula before getting on the plane, so then I can insulate it for the flight.
we give formula at room temperature, so there is no heating issues which is a relief.
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I sent an email to them, but as yet have not heard from them, that was 3 weeks ago! I'm reluctant to call as sometimes it's just too hard with the English/Chinese language barrier.
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i would check with the airline to see about refrigerating your formula in flight
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I have checked with the airline and they can do it, but it depends on if they have enough room. I do plan on only taking water in the first instance, but i just want to be prepared in case the security at the airport make me do up the bottles.
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Why don't you take powdered formula (pre-measured in bottles) and let the airline provide the water? This would avoid the whole need for refrigeration.
BTW here's another thread about flying with an infant: http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/parenting-advice/threads/121001/flying-with-an-infant/
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OP's worry is that airport staff will make her mix the formula BEFORE she boards, which would then require refrigeration during the flight...but i'm with you ax, just bring dry formula, let the airline provide the water...thus saving a few plastic bottles of water...but that's a whooooole other thread lol ;-)
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I completely understand where you are both coming from. We have all discussed this on a previoius thread about bottled water and sterlising it, etc., axptguy38 you say bottled water is okay and it probably is, but I am still in the frame of mind of boiling water. As funbobby said, that's a whooooole other thread and a new can of worms. Everyone has their own idea of what works for them.
It's a psychological thing, my baby will be 6 months old and whilst i'm sure he will be okay with the bottled water I just think to myself "what if?". I then have to spend the rest of the flight with a crook baby and I just don't want to risk it.
I plan on taking cool boiled water already measured up in bottles and then pour the ready measured out formula into the bottles for each feed. However I just wanted to be prepared for the possibility that they make me do up all the bottles with formula before going through at security. Hence the need for an insulated bottle bag and the Fridge-to-go keeps the bottles cool for up to 12 hours which is what i would like.
Oh how I miss breastfeeding, it was so easy for travel!
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smsm
17 yrs ago
I have always taken a thermo flask full of warm boiled water to mix with the formula in the last 10 flights ....so far never had any prob with the airline staff ..in one of the flights they did ask me to take a sip though....if it gets over during the flight then i just ask them to fill it up...
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"axptguy38 you say bottled water is okay and it probably is, but I am still in the frame of mind of boiling water. "
In that case, use the aircraft tap water. It is VERY hot (from the galley taps, not the toilet taps), so bacteria are not a worry. All the coffee and tea on board is made from that water, so it is perfectly safe to drink.
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Thanks for all the advice, we'll see how things pan out on the day. I am worrywort, always have been, drives my husband crazy!
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I bought my fridge-to-go from a small upstairs store named "baby outlet". They have serveral stores. You may call and check in advance before going.
http://www.mamabebe.com.hk/location.html
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buz
17 yrs ago
I've always taken boiled water in the bottles, never had any problems! The only problem I've found is that sometimes the water can leak a little or evaporates during the flight. So fill them up more than needed, you can always tip some excess water away when needed.
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"The only problem I've found is that sometimes the water can leak a little or evaporates during the flight."
Since the pressure on the aircraft at cruise altitude is lower than at ground level, if you fill the bottles to the brim you may get leakage.
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