UpSpring MilkScreen Breast Milk Test Strips for Alcohol - 20ct - Detects Alcohol in Breast Milk
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 319 reviews
design: 3.22 out of 5
easy to clean: 3.46 out of 5
safety: 2.54 out of 5
60% would recommend
69 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 December, 2025
Dont Buy
If i can give a 0 i would. I dipped it in a spiked lemonade and it didn’t change to a positive test. I don’t trust this.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 November, 2025Verified purchase
Do not use, highly inaccurate
These strips do not accurately reflect alcohol level in breastmilk. I compared it to the frida strips and the difference is outstanding!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 October, 2025
DO NOT BUY
These test strips have never come up positive for me, but until yesterday I’ve only had 1 or 2 drinks and waited 3-4 hours, so I didn’t question it much. Yesterday I had 4 drinks, and after 7 hours, it did not change color. Which I guess is plausible but still had me questioning so I did not feed baby to breast. This morning I read other reviews and decided to test it in straight vodka to see if it would indicate a positive result - it was STILL negative, and the box has an expiration date of October 2026. Do NOT trust these test strips!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 June, 2025
Dont buy
These didn’t work for me!! I bought this brand and the Frida brand. While these tested negative, the Frida brand would test positive. These false negatives are kind of scary considering you can be giving babies bad milk.
1 out of 5 stars
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1 May, 2025Verified purchase
Do not purchase- unsafe!
These are unsafe & a waste of money. They do not work as all the other reviews state. I tested my breast milk at various timeframes after consuming a significant amount of alcohol that would be above their stated threshold & it still came out negative. I also tested the strips directly in alcohol/liquor & there still was no color change. These strips are dangerous & need to be recalled & removed before someone trusts them based on their claims & unknowingly gives their baby alcohol. You should be ashamed seeing all of these reviews & providing the responses that you are to mothers reporting they don't work. There is a clear lack of accountability & dishonesty. Ladies please research how long alcohol remains in breast milk & how long it takes to clear the system for additional guidance. The recommendation is to wait 2 hours per standard alcoholic beverage ( I'm assuming they mean 1oz of alcohol in it ). I usually double this to be on the safe side.
3 out of 5 stars
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28 April, 2025Verified purchase
Need to wait 3 min.
So yes these do work overall. However you do need to wait longer than 2 minutes for it to show up. I wanted to confirm for myself that these worked. After two drinks over two hours I felt tipsy but the strip still didn't show anything. So I dipped a stick into a third drink (straight alcohol) to make sure it actually worked. It took three minutes dipped after being dipped into a straight alcoholic drink to actually read as high alcohol content. So yes they work but not in the time advertised. I'll still use them but but a 3-4 minute timer on to know that they are reading correctly.
1 out of 5 stars
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20 November, 2024Verified purchase
False negative!
These used to work a couple years ago when I had my first child. I questioned them since they weren’t indicating at all then tested them against the Frida mom strips and confirmed my suspicions. They give a false negative!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 October, 2024
Do not buy! Total Scam
I was getting suspicious that this was always negative so I tested it in literal wine… STILL negative! Do not buy, total scam!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 October, 2024
THEY DONT WORK
THEY DONT WORK! I had my suspicions after drinking two glasses of wine and then testing an hour later and it showed negative, so the next time I drank, I tested within 10 minutes and it still showed negative 🙃 not cool….
1 reply from Upspring Product Expert team - 1 year ago
Hi Katelyn, we apologize to hear that you've had a negative experience with Milkscreen. We understand your concerns and want to provide some additional information to help clarify how our product works. The time it takes for alcohol to be absorbed into the bloodstream and present in breastmilk varies depending on individual factors such as metabolism, body weight, and the amount of alcohol consumed. It will not show a presence of alcohol after 10 minutes of ingestion since alcohol requires time for absorption and, factors such as food and type and amount of alcohol, impact absorption rate. Further, published guidelines recommend waiting 2-3 hours after one standard drink is consumed before nursing. This is the estimated time at which the majority of the alcohol has cleared the system and this is also the time it is recommended to use Milkscreen as a confirmation. This may be why you didn't see a positive test on the strip at both 10 minutes and after 2 hours. A negative test can also mean that alcohol levels were present at such small insignificant. We recommend testing your breastmilk 2-3 hours after consuming alcohol which aligns with published guidelines on alcohol consumption and nursing. Please refer to the product instructions for more detailed information. If you continue to experience issues or have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team. We're committed to providing you with the best possible experience.
1 out of 5 stars
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2 October, 2024Verified purchase
DON'T BUY THESE
If I could do 0 stars I would! I used these for peace of mind with my first born when breastfeeding, they worked great then (that was 2 years ago). We just had our second and I wanted to use these the same just a peace of mind (not relying on them!). BUT I have noticed they never change, reading the strip 2 min and not after 5 min like the instructions state. I even went as far as putting a strip in straight tequila and it didn’t even change a minuscule amount. I don’t want ANYONE make the mistake of thinking these will give you peace of mind. They are very misleading!! What a waste of money and risk to your infant.
1 reply from Upspring Product Expert team - 1 year ago
Dear Shell_18, Thank you for sharing your feedback about Milkscreen®. We appreciate your input as it helps us improve our products. It's important to understand that Milkscreen® is designed to detect alcohol that has been metabolized by the body and is present in breastmilk. If the strip is used directly with alcohol, it may not provide accurate results. To ensure accurate readings, it's crucial to follow the instructions carefully. Milkscreen® strips should be read exactly 2 minutes after saturating the test pad with breast milk. Any color change after 2 minutes is likely due to environmental factors and doesn't indicate the presence of alcohol. We hope this information clarifies how Milkscreen® works. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team if you have any other questions.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 September, 2024
These don't work
No color change on milk that was pumped after a night of drinking. I'm convinced these don't work and can't be trusted.
1 reply from Upspring Product Expert team - 1 year ago
Dear TL023, We apologize to hear that you've found Milkscreen® ineffective. We strive to provide high-quality products that meet our customers' needs. To ensure accurate results, it's important to follow the instructions carefully. Please double-check that you're using the strips correctly and reading the results within the specified timeframe. If you continue to experience issues, please contact our customer support team for further assistance. We're committed to resolving any concerns you may have.
1 out of 5 stars
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23 March, 2024Verified purchase
Not accurate
These are not accurate. Tested 2 strips, one was negative and one was positive, same milk was tested at the same time. I knew I wasn’t feeding this to my baby, wanted to test the quality for my own peace of mind. If I only used the one strip…. I would have thought I was in the clear.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 December, 2023Verified purchase
Poor Quality Assurance
One of my strip packages was completely empty… you’d think there would be better quality assurance with how much these cost.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
16 February, 2023
Works
I felt very uneasy about trusting these strips so I tested a strip before drinking, and it was negative and the. about an hour after a drink and it was positive.. I then tested it after sober and hours later and it was negative. Seems legit.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
1 January, 2023
So much peace of mind!
First strip is when I tested right after a few drinks and I decided to freeze for topical use. Second strip was from the next morning after the alcohol left my bloodstream and I fed to my baby. These really work and are so helpful for enjoying yourself while breastfeeding!
5 out of 5 stars
20 December, 2022
originally posted on myupspring.com
Does what it claims to
These are an interesting idea. Indicates when your milk is free from alcohol so you can feed without worrying. I tested after having a few wines and it detected it. Then tested the next morning and it was clear. I was gifted a product sample to trial and review.
1 out of 5 stars
18 December, 2022Verified purchase
Hard to distinguish
The testing color is too close to the actual strip color so it's difficult to read the test
5 out of 5 stars
18 December, 2022
originally posted on myupspring.com
Convenient
These are a convenient and accurate way to test for the presence of alcohol in breast milk. These strips are easy to use, simply dip the strip in a sample of breast milk and wait for the results to appear. The strips are able to detect alcohol levels as low as one glass of wine in breast milk, or a single serving of alcohol. One of the key benefits of these test strips is their convenience. The strips use a color-changing indicator to show the presence of alcohol, and the results are easy to read and interpret. Another advantage of these test strips is their convenience. They are small and portable, making it easy to take them with you wherever you go. Overall, they are a reliable and convenient way to test for alcohol in breast milk. They offer accurate results, are easy to use, and are portable, making them a great choice for balancing life as a new mom. I was gifted a product sample to trial and review.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 July, 2022
It works!
They work! I drank more than half a bottle of sangria within 3 hours. Checked when it was time to pump and sure enough it worked! *if after 2 minutes the pad changes color: it detected alcohol.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 May, 2022Verified purchase
Don't not TRUST
Does not work, I tested 3 tests back to back. The first 2 tests never changed color, the 3rd test also didn’t change color after 2 minutes. I left the 3rd test on my table and checked it an hour later and saw that it had changed color to detect alcohol in my system. As others have mentioned I agree that these tests do not work. They should not be advertised to make us mothers believe they will work.