Can I re-refrigerate pumped milk?

[staceychev]

I know that you can't re-freeze thawed milk and that you need to use it within about 24 hours. And, I know that you can leave milk out in a not-too-hot environment for about 4 hours. So, if the milk wasn't previously frozen (like if I pumped it within the last couple of days and it's just been in the fridge), and DD doesn't finish it, can I put it back in the fridge?

Thanks!

[ErikaS57]

Yes, you can save the leftover for the next feeding. I'd only save it once though, so if she doesn't finish it the second time, I probably would dump it.

[texmati]

yup! Also, the best advice I got was to just smell it. It's milk-- just like cow's milk. Formula is chemically altered, so the special rules make sense; but for bm just sniff.

[staceychev]

Thanks ladies! This is all brave new world for me!

[texmati]

congratulations!!! I just wanted to say that pumping does get easier with time. You'll do great!