storing milk

[moomin_troll]

ive started to express and store in the freezer for when i want to go out and have afew too many drinks lol
for the life of me i cant remember how long u can keep frozen milk in the freezer?

maybe we should have a sticky thread about milk storage?

 

[Ozzieshunni]

5 hours at room temp, 5 days in the fridge, 5 months in the freezer Once defrosted it has to be used within 24 hours Always give a sniff before using. It'll smell like sour milk if it's gone off.

 

[moomin_troll]

also to defrost it has to be done over 24 hours in the fridge doesnt it?

its all so confusing to even no how many bottles a bf baby would need so im looking forward but also dreading going out for the first time lol

 

[Ozzieshunni]

Yeah, or in a bowl of warm water if needed sooner

 

[lilyanne]

https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/breastfeeding/while-working/storing-transporting-breast-milk

I found this link useful. Towards the bottom of the page is a chart with all of the freezing, refrigerating, and reheating information.

 

[grandbleu]

Lilyanne - Thanks for the link - I'll be using this down the line in a few months when I have to go back to work.

PS. Your LO is adorable in that fluffy outfit - is it a lamb?

 

[doddy0402]

thanks for the link, that is really useful information!x

 

[lilyanne]

Lilyanne - Thanks for the link - I'll be using this down the line in a few months when I have to go back to work.

PS. Your LO is adorable in that fluffy outfit - is it a lamb?

I think it is a bear lol. H&M always has cute stuff.

 

[Ashley8806]

If you have a deep freeze it can be stored for up to a year in there. Otherwise I was told 6 months in the regular freezer