For breastfeeding mothers, a breast milk cooler bag is an important item to have.Especially if you are an office worker.Cooler bags can be used to keep the temperature of expressed breast milk cool outside the refrigerator.As is known, breast milk or breast milk should not be left at room temperature for too long because it can affect the quality of breast milk.Quoted from the website of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler bag with an ice gel pack for 24 hours.This means that the cooler bag has an important function of keeping breast milk cool, especially when you are out of the house or on a trip.Currently, there are many choices of breast milk cooler bags with various advantages.For maximum benefits, choose the one that suits your needs.Do not let the quality and quantity of the stock of expressed breast milk decrease because you mistakenly choose the right cooler bag at the time of purchase.So, what are the things that need to be considered when buying a breast milk cooler bag?It is important to estimate how many bottles or bags of breast milk will be stored in the cooler bag.This is to determine how big the size of the bag that needs to be purchased.Quoted from Healthline, it is not recommended to force a bottle or bag of expressed breast milk to be too full in the cooler bag.This can risk damaging the packaging and causing the milk to leak.Like its function, it is also important to pay attention to the quality of the material inside the bag.Especially in the insulated, which is used to store breast milk.This section usually has a special layer that is resistant to cold temperatures, so that stored breast milk can be cold longer.Remember, you need to use a frozen ice gel pack so that the cold temperature in the breast milk cooler bag is maintained longer.Also pay attention to the quality of the zipper, especially in the breast milk storage area.This can help ensure that the expressed milk is stored properly later.Milk spilled or leaked in the cooler bag can happen at any time.Now, pay attention to whether the packaging in the cooler bag (especially in the section for storing breast milk) is easy to clean or not, right?This feature is important so that the cleanliness inside the cooler bag can be maintained.If the material actually absorbs water, it is feared that the leaking milk can also be damp, causing an unpleasant smell if it is not cleaned immediately.A practical breast milk cooler bag is one thing that mothers also need to pay attention to.Currently, cooler bags are available with various models.Starting from backpacks, sling bags to tote bags.Unfortunately, not all cooler bags are suitable for every occasion.So, make sure to choose a model that fits your needs.For example, at the office, you may need a breast milk cooler bag model that is compact and easy to carry.Or you can also choose a backpack model cooler bag with a special laptop slot.No less important, pay attention to the quality of the bag straps.Choose a cooler bag with a strong bag strap to make it more durable.While not the most important feature, it might help if the breast milk cooler bag you choose has extra storage space for your keys, wallet, or other personal items.The fewer bags and individual items you have to carry, the easier it will be to make sure everything is safe.Currently, there are many colors and motifs of breast milk cooler bags available on the market.Even though it seems trivial, choosing a bag with a favorite motif without realizing it can increase the enthusiasm to express breast milk, you know, Mother!Now, after choosing the right breast milk cooler bag, another important thing that also needs attention is the technique of using it.Don't make the mistake of using a cooler bag so that the quality of breast milk decreases.When storing a bottle or breast milk bag in a cooler bag, make sure it's the right size and don't force it to the brim.This risks making the packaging leak and spill.In addition, use ice gel packs that are frozen and of good quality, so that they are maximally cold.Store the ice gel pack in the freezer while nursing mothers are at the office, then put it in a cooler bag to maintain the temperature of the milk on the way home.Thus a review of the things that need to be considered when buying a breast milk cooler bag.Remember, don't forget to keep the cooler bag clean by washing it regularly, OK?Also check out the benefits of skin to skin with newborns in the following video: