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1. Thoughts on warming milk in the NICU

   jayhawkfan replied to jayhawkfan's topic in NICU

   I agree totally with keeping things simple but must say, there is a lot of science behind these things and while I "think" I know a lot about them, it really is impressive to listen to all the research and science that has been put into them. I have ...

2. Thoughts on warming milk in the NICU

   jayhawkfan replied to jayhawkfan's topic in NICU

   The whole reason we started looking at warmers was because we heard about several infectious outbreaks around the country. I started looking at units, trialed Penguin and Medela and after much research, thought and this great site, have decided again...

3. Thoughts on warming milk in the NICU

   jayhawkfan replied to jayhawkfan's topic in NICU

   From “Noteworthy Professional News” By Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS In many neonatal units, nurses use polysterene foam cups full of hot tap water to warm up expressed breast milk for feeding. This low-tech method of warming creates many problems. The ...

4. Thoughts on warming milk in the NICU

   jayhawkfan replied to jayhawkfan's topic in NICU

   I am now 100% convinced that the Penguin is the right choice for babies. I don't trust the Medela unit at all. All the research I have put into this has me wanting nothing else and my staff seems pleased. Now I do have a question, I was told we can't...

5. Thoughts on warming milk in the NICU

   jayhawkfan replied to jayhawkfan's topic in NICU

   If I am not mistaken (I am at home now without my notes in front of me) but the Penguin liners would save me approximately $2 per liner over Medela. I think it's like $1.10 versus $3.00. Need the liner in Medela to help keep unit clean since it deals...

6. Thoughts on warming milk in the NICU

   jayhawkfan posted a topic in NICU

   I am looking to you all for your honest thoughts. We have been looking at the Medela Waterless Warmers for our unit and for the most part, thought they were fine. We decided to be fiscally responsible and trial the Penguin warmer just to see how we ...