Peace of Mind Breastmilk Alcohol Testing Strips - Test Mother's Breast Milk with Fast and Reliable Analysis with Graded Results - Be Safe When Breastfeeding Your Baby

This product did exactly what it said it would do and came with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. I bought these test strips to see how much alcohol was in my breast milk after a night of moderate drinking (1-1. 5). 3 standard drinks over the course of a long dinner and the effects of the alcohol for the next few hours). The milk alcohol level in the first three strips I used was. No color reaction on the strip in other words in other words other words other words other words other words other words other word This made me worried that the strips weren't working because, according to online charts I'd read about when it's "safe" to breastfeed after drinking alcohol, the tests I was doing should have detected alcohol, and a lot of it. I reread the instructions and performed the control test recommended by the instructors (saturating a test strip with a solution of five drops of 40% liquor and a cup of water) to% The control test revealed an alcohol level of between on the strip I used. 06% and . 08%. I came to the conclusion that the test strips were accurate, but that I was consuming far too little alcohol to be detected! br>br>As a result of these encounters, I decided to conduct some additional research. The general consensus on drinking and breastfeeding is that it is dangerous and should be avoided or approached with extreme caution (e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e , by pumping ahead of time to ensure a supply for your baby and using weight and drink charts to determine when alcohol has completely left the body before offering your child your breast again). Based on reviews such as "Alcohol and Breastfeeding" from Basic Health. Pharmacology in Clinical Practice In terms of toxicology, I've concluded that moderate drinking by the mother has no negative effects on nursing or the development of the nursing child. While this does not imply that it has been "proven safe," my experiences with these test strips have confirmed that the amount of alcohol in my breast milk after a drink or two with dinner is extremely small, and that it is not reasonable to be concerned about the potential harm to my baby. Ironically, the fact that these test strips worked so well led me to conclude that they aren't required (at least beyond the first box, which may help calm your nerves about the minuscule amount of alcohol you're exposing your baby to). br>br>Alcohol has long been a source of anxiety and overindulgence in American culture (e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , e. g. , we enacted prohibition and then drank more during that prohibition than at any other time in our history), and the current advice that breast-feeding mothers avoid or moderate their alcohol consumption appears to be a continuation of that tradition. Make your own decisions about what is safe after conducting your own research. I'll feed my baby right before dinner, drink a couple of beers, a glass of wine, or a weaker cocktail with it, and then feed him again when he shows signs of hunger.

Zaria Ramsey

| Sep 04, 2021

These comic strips are extremely effective. I've been breastfeeding for a few months and have gone out on three separate occasions for a "me" night. I would squirt a little milk into a cup/bowl and dip a stick in each night when I got home, and the test results seemed to be very accurate. The test showed a faint color when I had three drinks spaced out over six hours, but when I had four drinks in a row, I was plum hammered and the results were dark. right on!.

Lacey David

| Sep 05, 2021

I decided to test my milk right after drinking some drinks, and it took about 2 minutes for the results to appear. After two minutes, it was barely showing some really light blue color, but I left it out and it got darker and darker. However, the seller advises against reading it after three minutes. or it could give false results, but it was still white at exactly 2 minutes, so I'm not sure how accurate these things are. The next morning, I tested my milk, and it came back negative. I gave it another 3 minutes and did 2 strips just to be sure, because the one I did the night before started to get darker and darker as time went on. These give me the creeps.

Leland West

| Dec 09, 2021

These are fantastic, but you must strictly adhere to the instructions and check the results after 2 minutes! I left mine out for an hour and it turned blue, but when researching it, the results are only taken at 2 minutes. After two minutes in the open air, the color changes, so just throw it away and forget about it. 😁.

Zoya Serrano

| Feb 05, 2021

I was hesitant to use these, but I didn't want to take any chances after drinking a few glasses of wine and pumping. After that, I ordered these and put the milk in the fridge. I mixed the milk a little and tested both the questionable bottle and one I knew should test negative once I got them, and they worked perfectly! Gives you a sense of security.

Kaylie Cole

| Jan 01, 2021

Because I didn't know when my baby would be ready to nurse, I was afraid to have a glass of wine as a first-time breastfeeding mom. br>These trips are extremely simple to use and accurate. I would strongly suggest them!.

Eleanor Castillo

| Mar 27, 2021

This is an excellent product; I was initially skeptical, but it works. I drank one glass of wine and tested my milk, but there was nothing there. Then, after a night of drinking a little more than I had planned, I tested my milk and it came back positive. Obviously, I threw out my milk when it showed up, but I was relieved to see that it would test positive.

Randy Costa

| Jul 23, 2021

You will be disappointed with the outcome. This is the most depressing aspect of a fun girls' night out. I bought these strips the day before I planned to drink. I pumped twice that night but forgot my milk bags, so I had to mix all of the milk I pumped before and after drinks together. Fortunately, I know I can't give this milk to my daughter because it contains alcohol. Unfortunately, I'm crying because I flushed nearly three full bags of magic milk down the toilet.

Henrik Sloan

| May 12, 2021