Freezing breast milk

[SmallPurpleCat]

Just a few questions...

Do you have to freeze expressed milk straight away? I've got some that had been in the fridge since Saturday - is it ok to now put this in the freezer?

How long can you freeze milk for?

And, to defrost it, just put it into boiling water - even the storage bag things?

Thanks.

 

[xxbeckyxx]

I *think* it's ok to freeze refrigerated milk. And I read on one website that you could freeze milk for up to 6 months, but then another site said 3 months, so I'm not 100% on that. To defrost I think you use warm water rather than boiling -the bags I had say you can just run them under warm water from the tap.

 

[ZMD]

my HV told me you can freeze refrigerated breast milk Aslong as it hasn't been in the fridge more than 3 days she also told me its ok to be in the freezer for 6 months. i've only ever Defrosted one lot and i just left it in the fridge for 24 hours xx

 

[Minchin]

hey there
yep I think it's ok to freeze if only been in frisge for 2 days or so. We deforst in very warm water and the bags are fine.x

 

[Amy_J]

when i expressed i used to put it straight in a bottle for my oh for the night feed and what was left i used to freeze! i expressed a few times a day so ended up with a good batch, about 4/5oz a day! im sure it can stay there for 6months!!!!!

 

[Rowesb]

My HV said that breast milk is ok stored in the fridge for 5 days. I freeze my milk in ice cube trays

 

[Momma`Kat]

No clue on timings, but be careful when defrosting and reheating .. I curdled a bottle >.<