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Refrigerated Breat Milk
Read all 11 responses: "Once I take pumped breast milk out of the refrigerator, ... The milk should be stored in a frigerator or freezer at all times. ...
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- The milk should be stored in a frigerator or freezer at all times. Only when it is going to be used should it stay out. After it is warmed it is only good for an hou...
- I never used breast milk that had been out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours. If you want to use refrigerated breast milk for more than one feeding, pour what...
- I like to take a bottle with me when I run errands with my baby and its ok to leave the milk at room temp for about 3-4 hrs. After taking milk out of the fridge and wa...
Does Stored Breastmilk Lose Its' Quality?
I heard not to use milk if its been frozen in a deep freezer more than 6 months. Good luck! I know that breast milk is the new liquid gold. ...
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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...
Storing Pumped Breastmilk?
If I'm not mistaken I believe breast milk can be stored up to 6 months in the freezer. Also, be sure not to place warm milk in the freezer, let it cool down ...
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- Hello A., If the milk is cold then you can mix it together. But like said do not mix warm and cold together. Also be sure to date the bags with the appropriate date...
- Hey. While freezing breast milk is ok, you would be best only to pump enough for a few days at a time and not freeze it. It looses some nutrients when frozen. Also, wh...
- What I did was anything I pumped went right into the freezer, no matter the ammount. And then when it was feeding time, if I had two half filled bags, I would mix them...
How Long Can I Store Breastmilk in the Fridge
I can't remember how long I can keep breastmilk in the fridge before putting it in the freezer. Is it 3 days or 5 days?? Thanks! Also what are your thoughts ...
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- J., Going off memory here, I think it is 4 days in the fridge prior to freezing, and after freezing and then thaw, use within 24 hours. But I wouldn't wait that l...
- im pretty sure its 3 days ive never left it in there for more then that but i did freeze it and it can last for a long time doing it like that im not exactly sure how ...
- J., You should freeze after 3 days of putting in the freezer. You can get the freezer bags at your local department stores. I found Walmart was pretty cheap. If ...
Transporting Breast Milk
I am planning to pump and store the breast milk in the fridge and then using. ... frozen my milk and then packed it in my checked bag inside a freezer bag. ...
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- V., what a lot of moms do is pack it in dry ice and ship it in the baggage compartment. If you take everything you need with you it makes it easier. Good advice abo...
- I traveled with my little girl while BF. I would not BF in public, so I carried the milk on the plane. It is so much better if you can freeze it and carry it in a co...
- I am not sure how long you are going to be gone, but I always followed the rule that BM can be refridgerated for 36 hours, but then frozen. So - if you have frozen mi...
How Long Does Frozen Breast Milk Stay Good??
Just in general, frozen breastmilk will last about 3-6 months in the freezer attached to a fridge and 6-12 month in a deep freeze. But that is assuming that ...
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- It depends on what kind of freezer she has. From what I was told by a lactation consultant is in a normal freezer that comes with your fridge, it stays good for 4 mon...
- I was told that if you freeze it in the regular freezer it is good for 3 months and in the deep freezer it is good for 6 months. I was also told never to keep it in t...
- I beleive it is 3-6 mo.'s in a regular freezer, 1 wk. in a fridge and 1 year in a deep freeze. But you could call your local W.I.C. office and ask them. To make sure b...
Breastmilk Storage
You should be able to find the freezer bags for breast milk where ever the breast pump is sold. My daughter had them when she breastfed her first son. ...
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- Any lansinoh products are the best. I tried several breast milk bags and lansinoh are the best. They totally cater to the breastfeeding mother.
- I used the Lansinoh storage bags for the freezer. They worked pretty well.
- You should be able to find the freezer bags for breast milk where ever the breast pump is sold. My daughter had them when she breastfed her first son. The bags are m...
Storing Expressed Breast Milk
Storing Expressed Breast Milk. Hi,. I am starting to pump in anticipation of returning to work. Do you have advice on the easiest way to store (freezer or ...
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- I used the Storage tray from First year..comes in a pack of two and used gerber bags. Store them in freezer. when you are going for work, takeot her daily supply and ...
- Hi A., I used the Lansinoh bags as well. I froze 2 ounces at a time. I know it doesn't sound like allot, but I froze 4 ounces while I was on maternity leave and u...
- I used both the Lansinoh and Gerber bags. I bought plastic shoeboxes from the Container Store. I put 4 oz in each bag and sealed the bags after marking the date and ...
Is Stored Breastmilk Supposed to Be This Stinky?
I am just wondering if any other Moms out there have this problem with freezing breastmilk. Whenever I use breastmilk that has been in the freezer, ...
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- I was the queen of pumping since my son was born at 31+ wks. The only time I had issues with the smell was when the milk was too old or not properly freezed. The only ...
- i experience the same thing- i am not sure why, but i also use a regular freezer (not deep freeze).i still use the frozen milk and my daughter does fine with it. i try...
- I would try to use the smell of formula as your guide. If the breastmilk smells stronger than formula, then toss it. Fresh breast milk has little or no smell at all--s...
10 Month Old Weened herself...freezer Supply Running Low! Whole Milk?
She only drinks breastmilk. She used to nurse in the am when she woke up, a sippy cup..." ... I have a freezer supply but that is running low. ...
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- She may just be on a nursing strike. Google it. It really happens! I would keep pumping so you don't lose all your supply in case she decides to go back to it. Ra...
- I'm trying to wean (daughter just turned 12 months), and I introduced whole milk some 6 weeks ago. I wanted her to get use to the taste..It took a few weeks, but now s...
- This happened to me to, except son was 11 months old. The pediatrician said no to whole milk until he was 12 months old. So I supplemented with formula for a month a...
