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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
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My baby tends to eat between 80 ml and 130 ml. The problem is that when she eats less there is milk left in the bottle. So far we've been throwing everything out that she doesn't finish. Since it's breast milk I hate to waste it. Can you put any leftover milk in the bottle back in the refrigerator and save it for the next feeding? Thanks, Me |
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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
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Hello, My baby tends to eat between 80 ml and 130 ml. The problem is that when she eats less there is milk left in the bottle. So far we've been throwing everything out that she doesn't finish. Since it's breast milk I hate to waste it. Can you put any leftover milk in the bottle back in the refrigerator and save it for the next feeding? Here's some research on the subject: http://web.archive.org/web/199902240...om.com/~rbruss /family/thesis.html and Kellymom's (referenced) take: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/reusing-expressedmilk.html Lara |
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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
Hi -- Both of our kids survived on EBM while I was at work. We decided that it was okay in the fridge if the bottle was finished within 24 hours. Our kids both stayed healthy, so I guess that's two data points in favor of using it instead of tossing it? --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
Both of our kids survived on EBM while I was at work. We decided that
it was okay in the fridge if the bottle was finished within 24 hours. Our kids both stayed healthy, so I guess that's two data points in favor of using it instead of tossing it? I think I'd rather take a slight risk with the breastmilk being less than perfect than shortage of ebm being the reason for introducing formula, afterall formula isn't risk free. However, I would start by making every effort to not waste the ebm, so instead of offering bottles of the max size taken, offer bottles close to the minimum size taken with 30-40ml top ups available. Cheers Anne |
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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
I am sure you know this, but just in case... Don't reuse the milk if
it's been previously frozen. Once thawed, it should be consumed in 24 hrs. wrote: Hello, My baby tends to eat between 80 ml and 130 ml. The problem is that when she eats less there is milk left in the bottle. So far we've been throwing everything out that she doesn't finish. Since it's breast milk I hate to waste it. Can you put any leftover milk in the bottle back in the refrigerator and save it for the next feeding? Thanks, Me |
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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
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Hello, My baby tends to eat between 80 ml and 130 ml. The problem is that when she eats less there is milk left in the bottle. So far we've been throwing everything out that she doesn't finish. Since it's breast milk I hate to waste it. Can you put any leftover milk in the bottle back in the refrigerator and save it for the next feeding? Assuming it's fresh and you have a healthy baby, yes. http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/reusing-expressedmilk.html http://web.archive.org/web/199902240...om.com/~rbruss /family/thesis.html Lara |
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Can you save expressed milk if they don't finish the bottle?
wrote in message ups.com... Hello, My baby tends to eat between 80 ml and 130 ml. The problem is that when she eats less there is milk left in the bottle. So far we've been throwing everything out that she doesn't finish. Since it's breast milk I hate to waste it. Can you put any leftover milk in the bottle back in the refrigerator and save it for the next feeding? Thanks, Me The odd time that we warm up bottles of EBM for DD2, I do tend to put it back in the fridge if it's not all gone at that one feeding. I tend to ensure it's gone within 24 hours or I dump it. I also hate to waste, and so far, DD2 is completely healthy! |
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