Milk Storage
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Breast Milk
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on March 3, 2011
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I ccurrently have frozen breast milk thawing at room temp. How long can it stay out before spoiling? I forgot to take it out of the freezer for the sitter :( How lo...
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- Tell the sitter to put the bag in a cup of hot water so that she can put it in a bottle and feed it to your baby. That's what my husband would do with my frozen breast...
- Keep it in the fridge. If it is not completely thawed by the time your sitter needs in, she can put the bag in some warm water. That will thaw it fast.
- The book I got from the hospital says not to store thawed breast milk at room temp. and that it can keep in the fridge for 24 hours and not to refreeze. how fast it ...
Frozen Breast Milk
Asked by D.F. from St. Louis
on January 8, 2010
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How long is frozen breast milk good for?
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- 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator freezer 6 to 7 months in a DEEP freezer Use thawed breastmilk within 24 hours Never refreeze thawed breastmilk Always store as ...
- 6 months in the deep freeze 3 months in the regular freezer. Oh and never store breast milk on the door of the fridge because the temperature is less consistent and ca...
- 3-4 months in regular freezer 6-12 months in deep freezer
Weaning Baby off Breast-milk
Asked by M.U. from Tampa
on April 13, 2010
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I am starting to wean my 10-month old off of breast-milk. He has been drinking BM from a bottle since birth (I pump all BM).Currently, he drinks 4-5 4oz bottles per da...
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- I would start using up the milk you have stored now. Using a combination of fresh and frozen milk should be ok. I just couldn't waste all my hard earned breastmilk. ...
- contact LaLeche League
- Good for you breastfeeding. I strongly suggest not switching from breastmilk to artificial breast milk. I also wouldn't suggest switching from human milk the breast ...
Yogurt from Breast Milk
Asked by L.D. from Hartford
on February 15, 2008
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Has anyone tried to make yogurt from breast milk? I know you can make homemade yogurt using a yogurt starter product, and am curious about making some using breast mi...
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- hi, i do not make yogurt from breast milk, but from cows milk, and i believe it will not be any different and seems like a great idea if you feel like expressing m...
- Hi L.- Although this idea never occured to me... I was curious, so I just googled "breast milk yogurt"... Some pretty interesting articles came up! The internet is t...
- I have heard of people doing this, but it's very difficult. Just try to google it and I'm sure you'll find some recipes. If you're just looking for solid breastmil...
Storing Breast Milk
Asked by G.N. from Dallas
on February 12, 2008
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Hi Ladies -
My daughter is due any day now and I want some advice from those that know on breast milk storage containers. I'm have a Madela Pump in Style which cam...
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- I tried a few different things and found the bags to be the best way to store the milk. When I put the milk in, I would squeeze out the majority of the air and then la...
- I did the bags for the longest time...then towards the end started using the plastic containers. Both seemed to wirk well. I know they came out with a "storage conta...
- Get some Gerber storage bags, you can freeze the milk in them too, I love them.
How Long Breast Milk/ Formula?
Asked by C.D. from Miami
on November 3, 2009
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Until what age did you give breast milk or formula? The ministry of health where I live recommends 2 years, but this sounds long too me. What are the real moms doing??
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- All 3 of mine were switched to whole milk at 1 year.
- Hi C., I am a real mom and I breastfed my son until he was 2.5 years old. My original goal when he was born was to reach a year. Then, after he turned a year and ne...
- I breastfed for one year and that was perfect for me. Then I started with Cow Milk/oy milk. I didn't want my daughter to be walking around lifting up my t-shirt to be ...
Refreezing Breast Milk
Asked by H.B. from San Antonio
on October 15, 2006
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I WAS WONDERING, I HEARD YOU ARE NOT SUPOSED TO REFREEZE BREAST MILK. IF I DEFROST IT, HOW COME I CANT PUT IT BACK IN THE FREEZER IF I DONT USE IT. EVEN IF I KEEP IT O...
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- I think that the reasoning is because breast milk spoils quicker... maybe... and once it is thawed if it is not all used there is a chance of bactiria growing...
- I'm not sure what happens chemically, but I know it gives it a metallic taste. I actually had to refreeze some partially thawed breastmilk (our fridge died! - I was s...
- its not that it does anything to the milk. breastmilk has loads of bacteria in it. its supposed to be there to help build your baby's immune system. when it comes u...
Breast Milk for My Adopted Baby
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2008
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I am looking for a Mom of a newborn or young infant who might be willing to share breast milk (for appropriate compensation) with my soon to be born adoptive baby girl...
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- Hi S., I'm sure you'll receive hundreds of responses to your request, but here's another one, anyway ... I have lots of breast milk in the freezer that I'd be happy ...
- Please don't do this! I know I sound stupid right now but you never know who has HIV these days. It is transmitted threw breast milk.I think formula is a better optio...
- If I were you, I would also post a request with La Leche League! :) They are completely on board with this!! --R.
Mixing Formula with Breast Milk
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on August 19, 2010
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I pumped 3 oz of formula for the babysitter today so my husband and older children could spend a much needed day together before school starts. I mixed about 1/2 oz o...
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- no you can not freeze the milk/formula mixture. you can not freeze formula period. that is just to use it as you need it. but you can freeze breast milk in special bag...
- I agree with PPs, I wouldn't freeze the formula. Good luck!
- If you already mixed it, you can't freeze it. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hrs, but I would feed it to her first if that's an option. I had a hard time...
Increasing Breast Milk and Exercise.
Asked by D.G. from Flagstaff
on February 5, 2010
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What is the best way to increase breast milk, by pumping more often? I feel like my supply has stabilized however I want to build up a supply for when I am not with m...
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- Probably not at the same time, lol.
- I agree with Dana, the best way to increase your milk is to just let your baby latch on and nurse away. The more the baby nurses, the more signals get sent to your bra...
- Breastmilk is supply and demand - the more you demand your body to make, the more it will supply. When my son was finished nursing I would use the pump to drain the r...
