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post #1 of 5
9/20/04 at 1:44am
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How long can breastmilk be safely stored in a home freezer in Medela baggies? I have heard conflicting information. Books, Medela and the internet all say different things. I am going to donate milk to another mama and want to be SURE that the milk is still good. Please help.
post #2 of 5
9/20/04 at 9:01am
Leave a gap at the top but squeeze out the air. If you seal it to exactly the volume of the milk, the bag will burst. Store several baggies in a big gallon ziploc bag in the freezer to keep out freezer smells.
post #3 of 5
9/20/04 at 9:34am
It depends on the type of freezer you have. If it is a regular freezer/fridge combo with the freezer being it's own unit, 3-6 months. If it is a deep freezer, up to a year.


Bec
post #4 of 5
9/20/04 at 12:09pm
I've heard anywhere from 4-6 months in a freezer that's separated from the rest of the fridge. I'd probably err closer to the 4 month side...
post #5 of 5
9/20/04 at 1:01pm
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Thanks Mamas.
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