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conigs25
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BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Ive read so many things. Some say 3-7 days. OK thats a big difference. How do you know if its still good?
I pumped this bottle on wed of last week. Can i use it today/tonite?
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MeganMylo
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Here is what I go by, from Kellymom.com
when in doubt i taste a little, to make sure it's not bad, and no milk that is still good gets wasted
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| Posted 12/21/09 9:12 AM |
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jam11308
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I follow these guidelines: Medela BM Storage Chart HTH 
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| Posted 12/21/09 9:18 AM |
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babyonthebrain
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I think 7 days
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| Posted 12/21/09 9:23 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by MeganMylo
Here is what I go by, from Kellymom.com
when in doubt i taste a little, to make sure it's not bad, and no milk that is still good gets wasted
I agree.
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| Posted 12/21/09 11:24 AM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I personally went by a 5 day rule.
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| Posted 12/21/09 11:31 AM |
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Rycois
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I generally use the five day rule too - and smell it if I stretch past that
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| Posted 12/21/09 11:40 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I would say it's safe to use a bottle you pumped on Wednesday. I generally go by 4 days and I freeze what I haven't used.
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| Posted 12/21/09 12:28 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Smell it- you'll know if it's bad or even turning.
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| Posted 12/21/09 12:31 PM |
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randella
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
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| Posted 12/21/09 1:16 PM |
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Fallbaby09
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by randella
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
wow! I guess I should defrost a bag to see if mine freezes ok. How common is this?
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| Posted 12/21/09 1:49 PM |
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MeganMylo
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by Fallbaby09
Posted by randella
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
wow! I guess I should defrost a bag to see if mine freezes ok. How common is this?
You might want to check a bag, here is some info on it
KellyMom.com Re: Frozen Milk
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| Posted 12/21/09 1:54 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by Fallbaby09
Posted by randella
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
wow! I guess I should defrost a bag to see if mine freezes ok. How common is this?
I NEVER EVER went by the "smell" of BM. It always smelled bad to me the moment I pumped it. I went by my ped's rule which was NEVER EVER throw out BM. DD is a happy healthy 2 year old, that drank BM that was defrosted after 6 months in a reg fridge, kept in the fridge for 2 weeks at a time, or defrosted more than 24 hours.
I looked at it this way . . . organic milk has an expiration date two months away, but "regular" milk has an expiration date 2 weeks away. BM is all natural, so why should I throw it out quicker than organic cow's milk??
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| Posted 12/21/09 4:49 PM |
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brownie
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by SweetCaroline
I generally use the five day rule too - and smell it if I stretch past that
same
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| Posted 12/21/09 4:54 PM |
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randella
Love my little man
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Posted by Fallbaby09
Posted by randella
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
wow! I guess I should defrost a bag to see if mine freezes ok. How common is this?
I NEVER EVER went by the "smell" of BM. It always smelled bad to me the moment I pumped it. I went by my ped's rule which was NEVER EVER throw out BM. DD is a happy healthy 2 year old, that drank BM that was defrosted after 6 months in a reg fridge, kept in the fridge for 2 weeks at a time, or defrosted more than 24 hours.
I looked at it this way . . . organic milk has an expiration date two months away, but "regular" milk has an expiration date 2 weeks away. BM is all natural, so why should I throw it out quicker than organic cow's milk??
I think there is a definite difference b/t good breast milk and bad breast milk.
I discovered that mine went bad since I smelled it and when it didn't smell right, I tasted it and it was VILE. And I had tasted fresh milk, or day old milk which tasted nothing like the bad milk. It was so bad that I HAD to get the taste out of my mouth immediately and I just dipped a finger tip in a drop of it. I knew something was wrong, nor would I give a whole bottle of it to Sasha.
Most people do not have an issue with their milk storage, but there are plenty of people that do-- It is important to check your milk to make sure it's still good, as the guidelines out there are general and may not apply to everyone's milk.
I completely recommend checking your milk before you start building a freezer stash-- I wish I had tested my milk sooner. I spent a lot of time pumping and storing-- and taking up freezer space!
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| Posted 12/21/09 6:41 PM |
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vmac
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
I freeze anything 3 days old and only use refrigerated milk within this time period.
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| Posted 12/21/09 6:56 PM |
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by randella
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Posted by Fallbaby09
Posted by randella
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
wow! I guess I should defrost a bag to see if mine freezes ok. How common is this?
I NEVER EVER went by the "smell" of BM. It always smelled bad to me the moment I pumped it. I went by my ped's rule which was NEVER EVER throw out BM. DD is a happy healthy 2 year old, that drank BM that was defrosted after 6 months in a reg fridge, kept in the fridge for 2 weeks at a time, or defrosted more than 24 hours.
I looked at it this way . . . organic milk has an expiration date two months away, but "regular" milk has an expiration date 2 weeks away. BM is all natural, so why should I throw it out quicker than organic cow's milk??
I think there is a definite difference b/t good breast milk and bad breast milk.
I discovered that mine went bad since I smelled it and when it didn't smell right, I tasted it and it was VILE. And I had tasted fresh milk, or day old milk which tasted nothing like the bad milk. It was so bad that I HAD to get the taste out of my mouth immediately and I just dipped a finger tip in a drop of it. I knew something was wrong, nor would I give a whole bottle of it to Sasha.
Most people do not have an issue with their milk storage, but there are plenty of people that do-- It is important to check your milk to make sure it's still good, as the guidelines out there are general and may not apply to everyone's milk.
I completely recommend checking your milk before you start building a freezer stash-- I wish I had tested my milk sooner. I spent a lot of time pumping and storing-- and taking up freezer space!
This is interesting! I have to check. I did bring a bottle of frozen milk to the stores the other day and when I went to give it to Santino iand t smelled bad. I didnt give it to him bc I was weary but thought this was do to being out a couple of hours at the store 
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| Posted 12/21/09 10:24 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
Member since 11/05 13118 total posts
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by MrsNicolaxoxo
Posted by randella
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Posted by Fallbaby09
Posted by randella
I agree with smelling it... the "rules" did not apply to me as my milk went bad in the freezer and in the fridge after 48 hours. I threw out over 300 oz of frozen BM.
wow! I guess I should defrost a bag to see if mine freezes ok. How common is this?
I NEVER EVER went by the "smell" of BM. It always smelled bad to me the moment I pumped it. I went by my ped's rule which was NEVER EVER throw out BM. DD is a happy healthy 2 year old, that drank BM that was defrosted after 6 months in a reg fridge, kept in the fridge for 2 weeks at a time, or defrosted more than 24 hours.
I looked at it this way . . . organic milk has an expiration date two months away, but "regular" milk has an expiration date 2 weeks away. BM is all natural, so why should I throw it out quicker than organic cow's milk??
I think there is a definite difference b/t good breast milk and bad breast milk.
I discovered that mine went bad since I smelled it and when it didn't smell right, I tasted it and it was VILE. And I had tasted fresh milk, or day old milk which tasted nothing like the bad milk. It was so bad that I HAD to get the taste out of my mouth immediately and I just dipped a finger tip in a drop of it. I knew something was wrong, nor would I give a whole bottle of it to Sasha.
Most people do not have an issue with their milk storage, but there are plenty of people that do-- It is important to check your milk to make sure it's still good, as the guidelines out there are general and may not apply to everyone's milk.
I completely recommend checking your milk before you start building a freezer stash-- I wish I had tested my milk sooner. I spent a lot of time pumping and storing-- and taking up freezer space!
This is interesting! I have to check. I did bring a bottle of frozen milk to the stores the other day and when I went to give it to Santino iand t smelled bad. I didnt give it to him bc I was weary but thought this was do to being out a couple of hours at the store
I think my frozen milk smells kind of gross, but it tastes ok and DS has never had an issue with it.
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| Posted 12/22/09 6:19 AM |
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Alex110879
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Re: BF moms...how long is BM good in fridge??
Posted by MrsS2005
I think my frozen milk smells kind of gross, but it tastes ok and DS has never had an issue with it.
freezing milk can cause the milk to have a soapy smell which DOES NOT mean it has gone bad... it is just the result of freezing.....
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