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Freezing Breastmilk
What do you think is the best amount to freeze breastmilk in? I will be using it starting when DD is 10 weeks old and I am back at work.
eta: any other tips for freezing are much appreciated 
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chelle
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Re: Freezing Breastmilk
I would freeze between 2-4 oz. This way you don't end up wasting any.
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Re: Freezing Breastmilk
I use to freeze the amount of a serving. So 3 oz, then 4oz later, then 5 oz. I never froze more than 5 oz. You may want to do 2 oz servings too in case DC wants more. That way you don't want to thaw more than you need.
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mrspetunia77
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Re: Freezing Breastmilk
Posted by smdl
I use to freeze the amount of a serving. So 3 oz, then 4oz later, then 5 oz. I never froze more than 5 oz. You may want to do 2 oz servings too in case DC wants more. That way you don't want to thaw more than you need.
thanks, ladies! not sure what a serving is yet, since i haven't fed her from a bottle since she was in the hospital. should i guess 3 oz?
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chelle
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Re: Freezing Breastmilk
Posted by mrspetunia77
Posted by smdl
I use to freeze the amount of a serving. So 3 oz, then 4oz later, then 5 oz. I never froze more than 5 oz. You may want to do 2 oz servings too in case DC wants more. That way you don't want to thaw more than you need.
thanks, ladies! not sure what a serving is yet, since i haven't fed her from a bottle since she was in the hospital. should i guess 3 oz?
Start with 3 and see how much DC drinks...then go from there for the next time 
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smdl
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Re: Freezing Breastmilk
Posted by chelle
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Posted by smdl
I use to freeze the amount of a serving. So 3 oz, then 4oz later, then 5 oz. I never froze more than 5 oz. You may want to do 2 oz servings too in case DC wants more. That way you don't want to thaw more than you need.
thanks, ladies! not sure what a serving is yet, since i haven't fed her from a bottle since she was in the hospital. should i guess 3 oz?
Start with 3 and see how much DC drinks...then go from there for the next time
I started with 3 also.
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Re: Freezing Breastmilk
I've mainly been freezing 4 oz. bags and an occasional 2 oz. bag in case DS needs to be topped off with extra milk. Good luck!
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