Does anyone know if you can freeze breastmilk that has already been in the fridge for a couple days? I have too much in the fridge, and wasn't sure if you can transfer to the freezer. Thanks! :)PS...This isn't thawed breastmilk I'm speaking of, it's fresh that I threw in the fridge...
You absolutely can!
The other link was great, and here's another:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkstorage.html
As far as this graph shows and what I remember you can store it up to 8 days before you use or freeze it.
B.
As far as i know yes ( I do) breast milk stays good in a fridge freezer 3-4 months but can be held up to a year in a non frost free freezer like a deep freeze
Yes, as long as it is only a day or two old. I used to freeze extra BM milk in ice cube trays. Each cube was just under an oz. Then, once frozen, I would put them in a ziploc freezer guard bag and label the front of the back with the date. They last MUCH longer than 3 months in my regular freezer. Thawing cubes that were 1oz in size was much quicker, too.
Also, breastmilk will stay fresh in your fridge for up to a week. So, if you can't freeze it right away, just be sure to use it within a week.
I don't know about the 7-8 days in fridge, I would do some reserch on that. I was told to freeze within 24 hours, it can stay at room temp 3-4 hours then refrigerate, use from freezer in 3 months and deep freeze upto I think 6 months to a year. But definately do some research because I noticed you received a few different suggestions. Good Luck.
I want to say I thikn that it is ok up to 24 hours but not completely sure about hat. I can ask the LC I work with and also other doulas if you would like. Send me a PM if you want me to do that for you.
S. Bailey CLD
Aurora
www.tendermomentsdoula.com
http://www.llli.org/FAQ/milkstorage.html
Here is a link to the La Leche League International website that details how to store milk.
