freezing brest milk (experience mothers please)

[nellew11]

When you freeze brest milk does it water down like a regular drink you put in the freezer? ??? ( this might be a silly question) and how long should it stay in the freezer well how many days should it be used/giving to baby by??????

[BSny20]

My doctor said to take it out of the freezer and let it unthaw in the refrigerator.

[ericatoday]

But what I did was went and bought 2 32oz Rubbermaid liquid containers and every night I take about 25oz worth of baggies out and put it in a bowl of warm water to thaw then pour it in the container to use for the whole day then when it has about 1 bottle left in it I thaw out another and put it in the other bottle. Then when he's hungry all I have to do is pour into a bottle and use the bottle warmer. But before pouring into the bottle you have to swirl it because again breastmilk seperates

[ericatoday]

I use those breastmilk freezer bags. No it doesn't water down but when it thaws some of the important fat is stuck on the bag so you have to swish it around. It can be stored in the freezer for 6 months but once thawed can be in the fridge for 24 hours.

[Rena2089]

thank you xx

[meepie93]

You can also call your midwife or doctor, even if not being seen by them and ask. They should have a bunch of information packets

[meepie93]

After it is defrosted I think you have 24hours before it goes bad.

[Mirandalashae28]

@rena2089 yes you can put it in a bottle warmer :)

[Mirandalashae28]

They also sell storage cups if you don't want to use the bags! I got Avent ones at babies r us, they have them at walmart too.

[nellew11]

Thank you!

[LovelylittleO032629]

They sell special bags for breast milk that has like a label on it so you can put the date on it. I would use those instead of bottles and remember not to leave it out after defrosting it after an hour it can go bad.

[nellew11]

Or should i just put it in something else and defrost it and then put in the  bottle and i can just sit in hot water it doesn't have to be boiling i can just sit it in there??? And after that how long should it sit in the refrigerator? ???

[nellew11]

You put the bottle in the freezer and freeze the bottle and with the nipple on it or is there something that can cover it until you put the nipple on when ready and thanks this helps me alot :))

[lexiia_]

Not a silly question at all. I was going to ask the same question (: thanks

[Rena2089]

can I put it straight in to a bottle then in my bottle warmer?

[Destyni_Boyer]

I also wanted to ask this! Great advice  ladies! Much appreciated!

[Brodysmomma07]

mine was never watered down and yes! please Dont put it in the microwave. I would run hot water in a bowel and let sit in there. I made a mistake of not putting the dates on mine lol so that's good advice!

[Mirandalashae28]

Also when you store it, put the date  on it so you know :) hope this helped!

[Mirandalashae28]

Breast milk can be stored in the freezer for 6 months. When you take it out put it in a bottle in a pot of hot water, don't put it in the microwave.  & no it shouldn't be watered down.