Milk Storage
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Breastmilk and Freezer Burn
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on September 18, 2006
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I have been pumping since I had my 4 month old. I have accumulated about 15 4-6 ounce bags that I have frozen. I freeze them in the medela breastmilk freezer bags. I d...
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- Hi Very simple, you need to freeze in GLASS. You can use welll cleansed baby food jars. or i used these jars from Lanisoh that seal twice and say "my mommy's milk" ...
- I heard that sometimes frozen breastmilk will do that try scalding the milk before you freeze it and that should take away the smell and taste. I read it in my breastf...
- I breastfeed my daughter for over a year and stored milk in the freezer as well. I used breastmilk bags and squeezed out the air. I never had any bad smell and my daug...
Breast Milk
Asked by K.C. from St. Louis
on November 6, 2006
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I was wondering...I pumped a bottle for my daughter today to use in case she needed it. I first refriderated it for about one and a half hours and it probably sat out ...
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- I breastfed my son who is now 10 years old for 18 months. I personally would toss it. Better safe than sorry. V.
- HI. I am currently pumping and I have been in that same situation. Brestmilk is good for up to four hours at room temperature, per my doctor, lactation consultatnt, ...
- I was told it's alright to let it sit out for up to 4 hours. If I have a bottle out for less than 4 hours and my son doesn't drink it then I stick it back in the frid...
Pumped Breastmilk Storage
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2012
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Hi ladies. Just wondering how long can I keep pumped breastmilk in the regular section of the frig (not the freezer).
Thanks.
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- The literature the hospital gave us when my kids were born said 4: 4 hours at room temp 4 days in the fridge 4 months in a regular freezer You really should be...
- 2-8 days, but check your own milk in your own fridge to find out how long you can keep it. Mine goes bad after 3-4 days. Smell or taste it to check. I can tell by the ...
- http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkstorage.html I used mine within 5 days whenever possible.
How Do I Get My Baby to Eat/drink Something Other than Breast Milk
Asked by K.H. from Salt Lake City
on March 24, 2008
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I have been pumping Breast milk for my baby and have been able to produce enough milk for her to only have breast milk, but lately it seems that there just isn't quite...
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- I had the same problem. my baby boy wouldn't eat rice cereal or even oatmeal that was suggested by my doctor, and he was wanting more than what my milk supply would gi...
- Try mixing the breast milk with the cereal. She will smell the breast milk. I had this problem with my son, he was a eater and I didn't have the milk production he n...
- My second child hated cereal...I started with the rice cereal, without much luck, and moved quickly into the veggies. She loved carrots and sweet potatoes. I think e...
Does Stored Breastmilk Lose Its' Quality?
Asked by T.B. from Milwaukee
on March 11, 2008
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Hey everyone! I exclusively pump and feed my almost 4 month old. Whatever she doesn't eat i store in deep freeze which I know can be safely stored for up to 1 year. ...
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- One of my favorite topics. (I seriously considered becoming a lactation specialist) It does lose some quality by storage (freezing), but not much. Deep frozen milk is ...
- I pumped exclusively with #1, and here's what I did to help: 1) Every once in a while (maybe every other day), I pumped and froze a fresh bottle (that I would have ot...
- I fed my son frozen breastmilk when he was weaning and everything was fine. I think I had stored my milk for about 6 months. I also used the stored milk whenever I w...
Traveling with Breastmilk - Need Help!!
Asked by T.R. from Pittsburgh
on April 30, 2010
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My husband and I are planning a 2 week trip to CA next month with our 2 yr old and 5 month old children. I am breastfeeding my 5 month old but I am exclusively pumpin...
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- You are at the whim of the TSA agents, and to anyone, 25 bags is going to be considered excessive. I would bring whatever amount you will need for the flight and wait...
- What I was told, when I traveled without my son, but pumped while there, is that it wasn't the duration of the flight, but the duration of the trip, and if the amount ...
- One thought I have is to have your daughter's pediatrician write something out. If it's doctor's orders (and they can call to verify or it's on the doctor's stationary...
Making the Switch from Breastmilk to Formula
Asked by H.B. from Minneapolis
on May 7, 2007
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I am seeking advise on any other mothers who have had troubles getting baby to switch from breastmilk to formula? He has taken to the bottle great since about 3 months...
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- What about if you put like 1/4 formula to breast milk and do that for while. (like 2-3 bottles. Then do 1/2 and 1/2 and then 3/4 and finally all. I did that for our ...
- He may not take formula. Breastmilk is sweet and formula is kind of chalky tasting, and he has had 8 months of breastmilk, which has no smell and a sweet taste, versus...
- Would mixing a small amount of formula with breastmilk work? We did something similar when we were changing from formula to cow's milk. We did 6ozs formula with 2 ozs ...
Freezing Breastmilk- Going on a Trip...
Asked by A.P. from Boston
on March 1, 2010
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Does anyone know if its ok to freeze breastmilk that has already been in the fridge for a few days? At what point, if it all, would you still freeze it? I have some ...
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- When I didn't nurse or pump, I leaked like CRAZY! So if I were you, I'd pump like Dana suggested. And wear a breastpad too. Maybe pack an extra shirt if you have room...
- there are some good answers below; I would also suggest you check out La Leche League (www.llli.org) - they have great information and advice.
- I have frozen breastmilk up to a week after pumping and storing it in the refrigerator. It has always been fine for my kids to eat, as long as they drink it right afte...
How Did You Store Your Homemade Baby Food?
Asked by K.T. from Portland
on August 30, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm beginning the process of looking into making my own baby food. My daughter is 5 months old and in the next month to month and a half I want to introduce s...
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- I haven't read the other responses, so sorry for any repeated info. First, I highly recommend the Super Baby Food book! As for storing... I bought cheap ice cube tr...
- I used the Glad Mini Round containers. I think they hold 4 oz.
- Hi K., I just poured it in ice cube trays and then when it was frozen cracked it into a freezer ziploc marked with the kind of food and date. I know a lot of peo...
Storing Breastmilk / Bubbles in the Bottle?
Asked by A.O. from Chicago
on July 27, 2009
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Hi mommas! Lately I've been noticing my pumped and refrigerated breastmilk has little "bubbles" on the inside of the bottle as I feed my son. I use the milk within 5-6...
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- You may find this FAQ page from the LLL useful to reference: http://www.llli.org/FAQ/milkstorage.html Many sources recommend briefly scalding the breastmilk (not in...
- Hi, I used Dr. Browns bottles because it does not cause gas. Bubbles are ok to see. Are you putting the breast milk in the door? If you are stop because the door wi...
- You can freeze breast milk after 5-7 days in the fridge. And use it with in a year if its in a deep freeze, 6 months if in a regular freezer. Thaw it in warm water i...
