How to Freeze Breast Milk

If you've pumped more breast milk than your baby will need within two to three days, freeze it for later use.

Things You'll Need

  • Baby Bottles
  • Breast Pump
  • Brushes For Cleaning Baby Bottles
  • Plastic Baby Bottle Liners
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Instructions

    • 1

      Express breast milk using a breast pump.

    • 2

      Pour pumped milk into clean bottles or plastic bottle-liner bags.

    • 3

      Leave an inch at the top of the container - milk expands as it freezes.

    • 4

      Label each bottle or bag with the date.

    • 5

      Freeze milk as soon as possible after pumping, or within 24 hours.

    • 6

      Store milk in the freezer for four to six months.

Tips & Warnings

  • Wash hands, bottles and the parts of the breast pump that contact the breast or milk with warm, soapy water before starting.

  • Freeze milk in 2- to 4-oz. portions. Small portions freeze and thaw quickly.

  • Add newly pumped milk to already frozen milk only after the new milk is chilled.

  • Throw out any breast milk that has been at room temperature for more than 6 hours.

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Comments

  • LauraPandFamily Jun 09, 2008
    This is not very sanitary. The germ factor with the frozen milk and no covering in a freezer is just not safe.
  • Mary Ann Iman May 06, 2008
    I have a puppy that his mom quit taking cae of so I am feeding him Esbilac (a milk replacer for pippies), so I used your article for freezing it and it works great. Thank you.
  • 3Amy Jaine May 02, 2008
    Great info thanks.

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