https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:19:27 +0000 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:46:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12235 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=247082&title=storing-breastmilk#247082 Author: misty
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Posted: 14 November 2007 at 6:46pm

All wonderful advice - thanks!]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:46:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=247082&title=storing-breastmilk#247082 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246780&title=storing-breastmilk#246780 Author: mum2paris
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Posted: 13 November 2007 at 11:32pm

Yep that's about right - freeze in small numbers - we had an icecube tray that had 10 mls per cube - was great as i knew i could grab 6 cubes or 7 cubes and get the 60 - 70mls i wanted etc.. with freezing - when you stick them in bags, try not to mix ones from different weeks etc.. add the date on the bag so you know when you expressed them.    In a freezer above the fridge you'll get 3 months max before you should chuck them, in a deep freezer you can safely keep for up to 6 months before you need to throw out.

Fresh milk in the fridge can keep 48 - 72 hours, however when it has been defrosted, breastmilk should only be kept for 24 hours before being chucked away.

hope that helps]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:32:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246780&title=storing-breastmilk#246780 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246597&title=storing-breastmilk#246597 Author: peachy
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 6:10pm

I defrosted some today. I took a little 70ml bag out of the freezer and it took about 15 minutes to defrost on the bench! It defrosts super fast, then I popped it into the fridge for when/if I need it later tonight!]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:10:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246597&title=storing-breastmilk#246597 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246582&title=storing-breastmilk#246582 Author: hailstones
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 5:07pm

I used the glad Ice cube bags - they are great, fill em up and chuck in freezer and then you can just break off what you need.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:07:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246582&title=storing-breastmilk#246582 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246570&title=storing-breastmilk#246570 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 4:37pm

I would just put it in the fridge the night before I wanted it and it would be defrosted by the morning. I think it is also safe to stand in warm water to defrost, just don't microwave as it kills off the goodness and can heat it unevenly.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:37:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246570&title=storing-breastmilk#246570 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246556&title=storing-breastmilk#246556 Author: misty
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 4:19pm

and then how do you defrost the bags of milk again when ready to use? How long does it take to do?]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:19:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246556&title=storing-breastmilk#246556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246523&title=storing-breastmilk#246523 Author: peachy
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 3:23pm

I used the smallest sized ziplock bags, cheap is good!

I also have the via cups, but they would take up too much room in my freezer, whereas teh ziplock bags I have frozen flat so take up less room!]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:23:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246523&title=storing-breastmilk#246523 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246517&title=storing-breastmilk#246517 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 3:12pm

Hi, I used Avent Via cups to store, but a lot of ladies freeze into ice cube trays and then transfer into freezer bags, the ziplock supermarket variety would be fine.
The via cups cost about $20 for 10 and each one holds about 180ml (they can be used for storing baby food later as well).]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:12:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246517&title=storing-breastmilk#246517 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246504&title=storing-breastmilk#246504 Author: misty
Subject: 12235
Posted: 13 November 2007 at 3:03pm

Hello, hope someone can help. My midwife told me I can pump and store my breastmilk in the freezer in bags. And I forgot to ask her, what type of bags? Can I just buy ziplock bags from the supermarket or should I buy those quite expensive Medela bags for freezing? Any help much appreciated.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:03:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12235&PID=246504&title=storing-breastmilk#246504