Keeping your milk cold while traveling is important so that precious liquid gold doesn’t spoil! Traveling can be anything from vacation to commuting home after pumping at work, or trips to drop your little one off at daycare! You want to make sure you have a dependable cooler bag for your breast milk that can keep your milk cold for hours at a time.
This post includes the best cooler bag for breast milk and important things you should consider when choosing the right one for you!
Guidelines for Storing Breast Milk
Before we go over the best cooler bags, it’s important to know how long you can store breast milk at certain temperatures. Check out my free printable with the current best practices for how long you can store your breast milk at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen!
These are the most recent recommendations for the safest way to store your breast milk from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Keep this storage guide on your fridge for a quick reminder of how long that liquid gold is good for!
Best Cooler Bag for Breast Milk
1. Sarah Wells Cold Gold Cooler Bag Medela Breast Milk Cooler Set
Click here to buy Wet/Dry Bag | Click here to buy Pump Bag
Not only is this Sarah Wells cooler bag so cute, but extremely functional. And they have many other beautiful designs as well! I included two other Sarah Wells options because I truly love this brand and their products. I personally used the wet/dry bag to store my pump parts while pumping at work. This set would be perfect for a pumping mom!
- Comes with the ice pack
- Can fit up to 4, 8 ounce bottles or even glass mason jars
- Keeps breastmilk cool for up to 8 hours
- Easy to clean durable performance nylon
- Extra storage pocket for valves and membranes
- BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free, lead-free
- Clip strap on top for easy attachment to diaper bag or stroller
2. Packit Freezable Baby Bottle Cooler
The unique thing about Packit is there are no ice packs required to keep your breastmilk cold. Store the cooler in the freezer overnight – in the morning the freezable gel built into the walls of the bag will be frozen and ready to cool your breastmilk for hours!
- No separate gel or ice packs required
- Designed to hold 4, 5 ounce bottles with interior freezable divider
- Option to fold down the divider to add more items or larger bottles
- Collapsible to place in the freezer taking up minimal space
- Made from non-toxic gel and gel liner
- BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free, lead-free
3. Lekebaby Breast Milk Cooler Bag
This is a good option for someone looking for an affordable cooler bag that fits many bottles.
- Come with contoured ice pack to fit around 6 large bottles
- Adjustable shoulder strap to convert to shoulder bag
- Two-way zipper openings – one on top and one in front for easy access
- Small front zipper pocket for small items
- High-quality aluminum foil lining, nontoxic
- The ice pack does arrive empty – pour in water and freeze
- Affordable cooler option for larger sized bottles
4. Itzy Ritzy Insulated Bottle Bag
Itzy Ritzy is a popular baby product brand that is high-quality and loved by many moms! They also have a ton of other beautiful designs and coordinating bags.
- Accommodates up to 3 tall bottles with space for food
- Ice pack not included
- Insulated interior includes a mesh pocket that can hold an ice pack
- Handle features snaps to conveniently hang from the stroller or diaper bag
5. Medela Breast Milk Cooler Set
I used this breast milk cooler when I had my first baby to transport my breast milk I pumped while at work. It was great for that purpose but I would not use it as my cooler bag if I needed to be away from a refrigerator for more than 2 hours.
- Compact cooler set that includes 4, 5 ounce bottles with lids
- Insulated wipeable lining
- Comes with contoured ice pack
- Best for transporting breast milk from work or to daycare
6. Skip Hop Baby Bottle Bag Grab and Go
Skip Hop is another one of my favorite, dependable baby brands!
- Holds 2 large bottles or sippy cups
- Insulated wipeable lining
- Two-way zipper for single or double bottle access
- Keeps bottles cold for up to 4 hours
- Includes freezer pack
- Clip open strap for easy attachment to the stroller or diaper bag
- Interior mesh pocket for storage
- BPA-free, phthalate-free
7. JuJuBe Be Cool Insulated Baby Bottle Cooler Bag
How beautiful is this bottle cooler! I would have no idea by looking at this that it holds breast milk. Perfect for a mama looking for a stylish design. JuJuBe also makes great quality and beautiful breast pump bags, diaper bags, and more.
- Insulated cooler bag that fits 2-3 tall bottles plus food
- Machine washable!
- Adjustable shoulder strap that can also attach to stroller
- Ice pack not included
- Cute and compact
8. JuJuBe Fuel Cell Insulated Lunch/Bottle Bag
This JuJuBe Fuel Cell was designed as a lunch bag, but many moms use it as a baby bottle bag as well! Moms rave about this option because it can hold multiple bottles at once. Some of the reviews claim 3-4 large wide neck bottles and up to 6 of the 8 ounce Dr. Brown’s bottles can fit!
- Holds multiple baby bottles
- Easy to clean fabric
- Convenient hand strap that can attach to the stroller or diaper bag
- Multiple pockets for storing beverages, snacks, etc
9. Petunia Pickle Bottom Cool Pixel Plus
If you’re a Disney lover like I am, you will LOVE these Petunia Pickle Bottom cooler bag options! They have so many cute Disney prints to choose from (and not to mention matching diaper bags!). This brand is really high quality and one of my diaper bags has already lasted me 3+ years.
- Insulated antimicrobial PEVA interior
- Fits up to 4 tall baby bottles
- Easy to clean interior and exterior
- Zip around top opening for easy access
- Adorable Disney designs
10. Luxja Breast Milk Cooler Bag
Click here to buy Luxja Breast Pump Tote | Click here to buy Luxja Breast Pump Backpack
Luxja is an affordable, highly-rated brand offered on Amazon. The breast milk cooler reminds me a lot of the Medela cooler. It is small and compact and is best for short trips.
- Made of water resistant nylon
- Fits 4, 5 ounce bottles with lids
- Ice pack not included
- Small enough to fit in breast pump bags for easy carrying
11. Luxja Double-Layer Breastmilk Cooler Bag
This Luxja cooler bag is perfect for holding taller bottles with extra space on the top for more items. Would be a great cooler bag option for a baby taking bottles and eating solids.
- Double layer insulated bag
- Fits 4, 9 ounce bottles in bottom compartment
- Top compartment holds small accessories like nipples and bottle brushes
- Water resistant nylon material
- Ice pack not included
12. Columbia Badger Ridge Insulated Baby Food & Bottle Tote
This cooler is a good option for someone who likes having extra pockets for storage.
- High density thermal insulation
- Two elastic interior straps to keep bottles secure
- Exterior zipper pocket and 2 exterior mesh pockets
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Ice pack not included
- Easy clean lining
- Great for transporting baby food as well
13. MomCozy Insulated Baby Bottle Bag
This is a great option for a breast milk cooler bag, but what also caught my attention was the advertisement that this cooler can also be turned into a wine carrier! I know that some moms would really love this!
- Holds up to 6 large bottles
- Two separate zippered compartments
- Or detach the middle insulated layer to make a single large compartment bag
- Front zipper pocket
- Detachable buckle handle for easy attachment to diaper bag or stroller
- Highly-rated on Amazon by other moms
14. Teamoy Double Layer Breastmilk Cooler Bag
This is a great cooler option if you’re looking for something that can hold a lot!
- Made from water resistant nylon material
- Ice pack included
- Bottom compartment holds up to 6, 9 ounce bottles
- Top compartment designed for lunch/snacks but can also be used for extra baby products
- Front zipper pocket
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Moms love it for how much it holds!
15. Nanobebe Breastmilk Bottle Cooler and Travel Bag
This breast milk cooler was designed for the unique Nanobebe breast milk bottles. The cooler fits 3 stacked Nanobebe bottles as well as pacifiers/other parts OR 3 Medela bottles.
- 3-layer insulated wipeable lining
- Easy to wipe clear or machine washable
- Compact for easy traveling
- Fits 3 Nanobebe bottles or 3 Medela bottles
- Ice pack included
- Adjustable handle strap for easy attachment to the diaper bag or stroller
16. Meichoon Breastmilk Baby Bottle Cooler (Travel Backpack)
This breast milk cooler is a nice option if you’re looking for backpack style or multi-use bag to carry pump supplies.
- Fits 4, 5 ounce bottles in bottom compartment
- Lots of extra space in top compartment
- Many moms use as a pump bag as well
- Backpack option or adjustable shoulder strap
- Ice pack not included
17. JJ Cole Bottle Cooler
This breast milk cooler is a great option if you’re looking for something for trips from work or to daycare.
- Holds 4 bottles with extra space
- Ice pack included
- Exterior pocket
- Button strap handle for easy attachment to the diaper bag or stroller
- Good for short trips
18. Jax 2020 Breastmilk Cooler Bag
This breast milk cooler has a unique design that includes an elastic strap with a snap on the inside top of the bag. This allows you to hang your breast milk storage bags to prevent spilling while traveling.
- Holds up to 6 tall bottles
- Inner mesh pocket to hold an ice pack (ice pack not included)
- Easy wipeable lining
- Elastic strap on the inside of the bag that unsnaps to hang your breast milk storage bags
- Adjustable shoulder strap and padded handle
19. MBJERRY Insulated Baby Bottle Bag
This is another great affordable option on Amazon for transporting bottles to and from daycare or work.
- Fits up to 4, 9 ounce bottles
- Keeps bottles cool for at least 3 hours
- Easy to clean
- Buckle strap for easy attachment to the diaper bag or stroller
- Ice pack not included
20. BABEYER Breast Milk Cooler Bag
This breast milk cooler bag is a great affordable option on Amazon that can keep your breast milk cold for up to 8 hours! For the price, plus the ice pack included I think this would be a great cooler for many different types of trips.
- Holds up to 4, 9 ounce bottles
- Keeps breast milk cool up to 8 hours
- Detachable buckle handle for easy attachment to diaper bag or stroller
- Made of high-quality dirt-proof fabric and a wipeable inside lining
- Side pocket
- Ice pack included
21. Tiblue Breastmilk Cooler Bag
This cooler bag would be a better option for someone looking to transport breast milk home from work or to daycare. It’s a very inexpensive option which would serve its purpose for about two hours.
- Holds 4 wide neck 9 ounce bottles
- Insulated and wipeable lining
- Waterproof exterior
- Detachable buckle handle for easy attachment to diaper bag or stroller
- Inner mesh pocket
- Ice pack not included
22. Kiinde Twist Breastmilk Cooler Storage Bag
Many moms love and use the Kiinde Twist system where you can pump directly into breast milk storage bags. This cooler was designed to specifically hold the Twist storage bags, but many moms also use it to hold bottles.
- Created to hold 6 Kiinde Twist pouches but can also store other breast milk storage bags and bottles
- Outer accessory pouch
- Includes 2 large reusable ice packs
- Wipeable and easy to clean
- Lightweight and compact
23. MOMIGO Breast Pump Backpack with Cooler Pocket
This bag is a nice option for a working mom because it doubles as a breast pump bag with an attached cooler. It has many 5 star reviews on Amazon and can be worn as a backpack or carried by the handles. It also has a USB charging port for charging your phone or breast pump!
- Portable backpack design and lightweight
- Top layer designed for carrying breast pump and bottom designed as a cooler for breast milk
- Holds up to 6, 5 ounce bottles
- External USB charging port
- Outer zipper pocket
24. Momjing Insulated Breastmilk Cooler Bag
Perfect option for someone looking to hold larger bottles and keep them cold for long periods of time. Would work great for trips to daycare and from work, but also for longer trips.
- Holds 4, 9 ounce bottles
- Keeps milk cold for up to 8 hours
- Detachable buckle handle for easy attachment to diaper bag and stroller
- Easy to clean
25. FlexiFreeze Pocketbook Breastmilk Cooler
Wallet sized cooler perfect for moms who like to carry breastmilk in storage bags. Keep a spare bottle in your diaper bag and pull this out when it’s time for a feed! Perfect for a mom who doesn’t want to carry any more bags!
- 16 cubes of water built into freezable cooler
- Holds several breastmilk storage bags
- Compact design – wallet sized
These are the 25 best coolers for traveling with breast milk! I would highly recommend any of these to my friends, and I hope you find an option that works well for your needs! There are many different options here from the best breast milk cooler for longer outings to inexpensive options for travel to and from work or daycare.
I’m here to try to make your life as easy as possible mama!
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Grace This Place says
Those options are ridiculously adorable!! I breastfed for 6 years straight and have been enjoying a year long break at this point. I’ll keep them in mind for next time around!!
June and Lily says
So many cute options now! And that’s awesome – 6 years is incredible!
Heidi says
So many great options! I love that they are all in one place.
June and Lily says
Thank you Heidi!
Ashley says
I love so many of these 😍 they would also work so well for momma who formula feed and need to bring bottles with them! I may just have to get myself the mini mouse one for my babies bottles!
June and Lily says
Yes! Perfect for holding any bottles! The Minnie Mouse is SO cute.
Rachael says
These are some great ideas for storage bags. And way more stylish then the one I got for my first baby. I am due for an upgrade so will definitely check them out. Thanks for sharing!
June and Lily says
Thank you! So many cute options these days!