Breastmilk Pitcher

The Breastmilk Pitcher is a 1.9 litre glass jug made for the pitcher method — pooling all the milk you pump over a day into one container in the fridge, then portioning it into bottles or freezer bags. Instead of juggling a fridge full of half-filled bottles and bags, everything goes into one place, so bottle prep is quicker, washing up is lighter and it's easier to keep track of what to use first.

Made from food-grade glass that's free from lead, cadmium and BPA, it has an airtight flip-top lid with a silicone seal to help keep milk secure in the fridge, plus a pour spout and sturdy handle for controlled pouring when you're filling bottles. Glass is also a good match for breast milk: the fat is less likely to cling to the sides than it does with plastic, so more of it ends up in your baby's bottle. Sold individually in Black, Navy, Green, Grey and Pink.

Why parents use the pitcher method

• More consistent feeds: Breast milk's fat content varies between sessions and even within a single pump. Pooling a day's milk evens this out, so each bottle has a more consistent mix.
• Less washing and fewer bags: Pump into your usual bottles, pour into the pitcher, and you only need storage bags for what you freeze.
• A tidier fridge: One tall jug uses vertical space and stops bottles getting lost at the back.
• Easy for partners and caregivers: One container of milk, ready to pour, with no guessing which bottle to use first.

How to Use

1. Wash the pitcher thoroughly before first use.
2. Pump as usual into your pump bottles. If you prefer, chill freshly pumped milk in the fridge before adding it to the pitcher.
3. Pour each session's milk into the pitcher and close the lid firmly. Keep it in the fridge at 4°C or colder.
4. At the end of each 24 hours, give the milk a gentle swirl, pour it into bottles for the next day's feeds and freeze any extra in labelled storage bags.
5. Wash the pitcher before starting your next batch.

Best For

The Breastmilk Pitcher is a great option for parents who:

• Exclusively pump or pump several times a day
• Want to simplify bottle prep and cut down on washing
• Are short on fridge space
• Want to use fewer single-use storage bags

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Only pump occasionally or in small amounts, where a single bottle may be enough
• Need a container for the freezer, as this pitcher is designed for fridge storage

Please note: Breast milk can be kept in the fridge for up to four days, but when pooling it's best practice to transfer your milk out of the pitcher every 24 hours, since the lid is opened often. Handle the pitcher carefully once it's full — a whole day's milk is in one place.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Milk pumped at night contains more melatonin than daytime milk. If you'd like to keep those rhythms, use two pitchers in different colours — one for day and one for night — and feed from each at matching times. Read our complete guide to the pitcher method for more.