Question about expressed milk

[MrsSixx]

Hi ladies,

I have expressed 3oz this morning and hubby is feeding it to LO at the moment. My question is, if she doesn't finish it all, can I store the remaining in the fridge or is it best to throw it away?

 

[K477uk]

You are meant to throw it away, especially if you have heated it. Personally if I haven't heated it then I store it for the next day.

It may help to heat smaller amounts in the bottle and heat more if needed to avoid wasting too much, then storing the rest.

 

[MrsSixx]

It's actually been given to her almost straight from the breast this morning, just in a bottle, purely to see how much she is taking (because of the lack of poo!). So not been heated at all and very fresh. Does this make a difference? Thanks

 

[TheNewWife]

I'd put it in the fridge, personally. I don't think a 20 minute delay between boob & fridge will make any difference.

And don't worry about poo ... some breastfed babies go 7 days without a poo. Our LO went every single day for about 2 months, then suddenly waited 5 days a few times, now she seems to be every 2 or 3 days. As long as they don't seem to be in discomfort then you're okay.

 

[K477uk]

You can leave it at room temperature for 4 hours, so I agree with NewWife - 20 mins won't make a difference.. I have left it longer and it's been fine!