Question About Reheating Breast Milk

[Rockgirl]

It was getting close to time for DC baby to get hungry, so I took a bag of frozen milk out and dropped it in warm water. A few minutes later, dcd picked up. It was a busy moment, and I didn't remember to send the milk with him. Can I refrigerate it and reheat it tomorrow? Info I found online said it shouldn't be reheated more than twice....this would be just twice, but is it really okay?

[KristinsHomeCC]

IMO, as a breastfeeding mother, I'd say Id rather you toss it than risk it being bad and upsetting babys belly!

[MarinaVanessa]

Thawed breastmilk can be put in the refrigerator and kept for up to 24 hours. You might want to ask DCM if you think there may be an issue. I know for me as a breastfeeding mom I'd be bummed if whole feeding was thrown out, that liquid gold takes time to pump!

[Rockgirl]

Thanks. I definitely want it to be safe, but didn't want to just dump it!

[MarinaVanessa]

The 24 hour thing from LLL, here's the source
http://www.llli.org/faq/milkstorage.html

[Rockgirl]

The 24 hour thing from LLL, here's the source
http://www.llli.org/faq/milkstorage.html

Thank you! That is exactly what I needed.

[Leigh]

I wouldn't keep it if it had been in a bottle (and baby had drank from the bottle), but in the bag, I'd just stick it in the fridge.

[Rockgirl]

I wouldn't keep it if it had been in a bottle (and baby had drank from the bottle), but in the bag, I'd just stick it in the fridge.

I transferred it to a clean bottle, but baby didnt drink from it.

[Leigh]

I transferred it to a clean bottle, but baby didnt drink from it.

I'd still call that good to keep!

[Rockgirl]

I'd still call that good to keep!

Thank you! I just fed it to her.