Viacord vs. Cryocell?

For those of you considering the cord blood banking and have done some research, what have you found the differences are between Viacord and Cryocell? I am just starting to read up on this and was curious what others have found.

Thanks!

Re: Viacord vs. Cryocell?

I don't know Cryocell, but I used CBR.

We were decideing btwn Viacord and CBR. My OB said there is really no difference between the big banks and that even the small banks are probably fine, b/c if they go bankrupt, one of the big banks buy them out.

Re: Viacord vs. Cryocell?

I honestly don't remember the differences, but we used Viacord for DS in 2007 and will use again for this baby. My OB at the time recommended Viacord due to the fact that they were more involved with the research end than other companies.

Re: Viacord vs. Cryocell?

We used Cryocell for DD. We looked into both and it is hard to choose. Honestly, we ended up choosing Crycell because the OB nurse at my dr office uses them for her 3 kids and we felt if she was comfortable with it, so would we. And I thought they had a very good price. I think CBR and Viacord are $$$ for us.