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UpSpring MilkScreen Breast Milk Test Strips for Alcohol - Detects Alcohol in Breast Milk

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Highlights

  • Test strips designed for breastfeeding mothers to detect alcohol in breast milk, even at low levels
  • Includes 30 individually-wrapped disposable test strips and an instruction guide
  • Helps ensure breast milk is ready for baby
  • Alcohol test strips take two minutes for easy, fast, and accurate results
  • Perfect baby shower gift, present for new moms, or addition to newborn essentials
  • Keep breast milk alcohol test strips at home or in a diaper bag or purse for on-the-go use
  • FSA/HSA-approved
  • Saturate test strip with breast milk, and if the test pad changes color at two minutes, alcohol is present (at or above 13.1 mg/dL)
  • Description

    Trusted by moms for over 10 years, UpSpring MilkScreen Test Strips for Alcohol in Breast Milk detect alcohol in breast milk, even at low levels, so you can feel reassured knowing your breast milk is ready for your baby.

    While the overall recommendations (by AAP, World Health Organization (WHO), and others) are to avoid alcohol, a small or standard drink is considered acceptable. Breastfeeding should be avoided for at least two hours after alcohol consumption. Alcohol is metabolized and eliminated from the bloodstream and breasts over time. As a result, it is not recommended to pump and dump the milk but rather wait before the next feeding if possible. No two women metabolize alcohol at the same rate. There are many factors that affect the metabolism of alcohol, such as body weight, the type and amount of alcohol you drink, and how much and when you've last eaten.

    Easy, fast, and accurate, breastfeeding moms can celebrate and have peace of mind in just two minutes. Simply saturate the MilkScreen alcohol test strips with breast milk. If the test pad changes color at two minutes, alcohol is present (at or above 13.1 mg/dL). No more guessing.

    UpSpring, a leading brand in maternity nutrition for nearly two decades, is committed to leading the way in women's health solutions through integrity, quality, and innovation. We are dedicated to enhancing the wellness journey of women at every stage, recognizing that your health is fundamental to the vitality of society as a whole.

    This product is not intended to be used in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of alcohol intoxication, poisoning, or other health-related conditions in women or nursing babies.
    Tests For: Alcohol
    Includes: Testing Strips
    Package Quantity: 30
    Results Timing: 2 Minutes
    Test Substance: Breast Milk
    Results Indication: Color Indicator Strip
    Battery: No Battery Used
    TCIN: 81539203
    UPC: 859188006379
    Item Number (DPCI): 030-05-0293
    Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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    Content on this site is for reference purposes only. Target does not represent or warrant that the nutrition, ingredient, allergen and other product information on our Web or Mobile sites are accurate or complete, since this information comes from the product manufacturers. On occasion, manufacturers may improve or change their product formulas and update their labels. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented on our Web or Mobile sites and that you review the product's label or contact the manufacturer directly if you have specific product concerns or questions. If you have specific healthcare concerns or questions about the products displayed, please contact your licensed healthcare professional for advice or answers.
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    Shipping details

    Estimated ship dimensions: 2.7 inches length x 4.7 inches width x 1.4 inches height
    Estimated ship weight: 0.1102 pounds

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    4.4 out of 5 stars with 315 reviews
    design: 3.58 out of 5
    easy to clean: 3.86 out of 5
    safety: 2.91 out of 5
    42% would recommend
    96 recommendations

    False negative!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Heidi - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    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!
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    Do not buy! Total Scam

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Erin - 4 months ago
    I was getting suspicious that this was always negative so I tested it in literal wine… STILL negative! Do not buy, total scam!!
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    THEY DONT WORK

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Katelyn - 4 months ago
    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 - 4 months 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.
    safety: 1 out of 5
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    DON'T BUY THESE

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Shell_18 - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    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 - 4 months 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.
    safety: 1 out of 5
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    These don't work

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    TL023 - 5 months ago
    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 - 4 months 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.
    safety: 1 out of 5
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    Not accurate

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Milkscreen is horrible - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
    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.
    safety: 4 out of 5
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    Poor Quality Assurance

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    CmmdQ - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    One of my strip packages was completely empty… you’d think there would be better quality assurance with how much these cost.
    easy to clean: 1 out of 5
    design: 1 out of 5
    safety: 1 out of 5
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    Works

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Lizz - 2 years ago
    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.
    easy to clean: 5 out of 5
    design: 5 out of 5
    safety: 5 out of 5
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    So much peace of mind!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Gracie P - 2 years ago
    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!
    safety: 5 out of 5
    easy to clean: 5 out of 5
    design: 5 out of 5
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    Does what it claims to

    4 out of 5 stars
    Kirsty J - 2 years ago
    originally posted on MyUpspring.com
    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.
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    Convenient

    4 out of 5 stars
    Juju8889 - 2 years ago
    originally posted on MyUpspring.com
    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.
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    Hard to distinguish

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Kmama - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
    The testing color is too close to the actual strip color so it's difficult to read the test
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    I drank alot and it's showing negative

    1 out of 5 stars
    Nat25 - 2 years ago
    originally posted on MyUpspring.com
    I used many strips from a 20 pac box and they all show negative I had 5 coolers 7 percent in a hour 12 hours ago and just pumped and it's showing negative
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    It works!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Xiomara - 3 years ago
    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.
    safety: 5 out of 5
    easy to clean: 5 out of 5
    design: 5 out of 5
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    Don't not TRUST

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    T - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    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.
    design: 1 out of 5
    safety: 1 out of 5
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    Best product ever!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    chaya - 3 years ago
    originally posted on MyUpspring.com
    I can finally breastfeed and drink!! Ifind waiting an extra minute good for better results.
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    False Negatives

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    reviewer1 - 3 years ago
    I was surprised this didn't show any coloration after having 2 glasses of wine over 2 hours, but let formula fed just incase because I felt more comfortable. for curiosities sake I dipped the test strip in a glass of wine and it still did not change color and give a positive result so either I got an old product or it gives false negatives.
    safety: 1 out of 5
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    Peace of mind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    gummyworms3 - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    Get these if breastfeeding or pumping! Gives me great peace of mind! Used after night out and it let me know needed to dump what I had pumped.
    easy to clean: 5 out of 5
    design: 5 out of 5
    safety: 5 out of 5
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    Does the job!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    DietitianJP - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    These give me peace of mind with my newborn. Results are instant. Highly recommend if you want to enjoy an occasional glass of wine or margarita which let’s be honest, every new mom needs!!
    design: 5 out of 5
    easy to clean: 5 out of 5
    safety: 5 out of 5
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    Alchol strips

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Jasmin - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
    I liked the concept but I could not really tell if the strip was positive or negative. Buy at own risk
    1 reply from Upspring Product Expert team - 3 years ago
    Hi Jasmin, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied. Milkscreen has been scientifically proven to detect alcohol at 13.1 mg/dL. Any color change at the two minute mark indicates the detection of Alcohol in the breast milk. If the pad remains white, Alcohol above 13.1 mg/dL is not detected. I hope this helps in future testing.
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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