Thawing out BM

mrsoc · January 2010

So, E did not tolerate BM in the bottle (vomited it up everytime), which is when we finally switched to formula. I did continue pumping until my supply dwindled, so we have a bunch frozen in the freezer. I want to try mixing it in with his cereal. I have bags of amounts from 2-7 oz. What have you found to be the easier way to thaw it out? and when does the thawed out BM have to be used by? Thanks for any help.

Cutemin · January 2010

I would thaw it is luke warm tap water. Just place the bag in, it thaws very quickly. Thawed BM is good for 24 hours in the fridge. One hour after it has been warmed.

MarcyIam · January 2010

Ditto. Although you could stretch it past 24 hours if needed. I read somewhere (Kellymom maybe?) that it's basically ok to use until it smells/tastes sour.

sunnygirl05 · January 2010

I run it under cool water first to thaw it and then hot water to warm it up. Ditto what Cuteman said about how long it lasts.

kac0807 · February 2010

Set the bag of milk in a cup or bowl of warm water. It usually warms pretty quickly! Just once it's thawed you've got to use the whole thing...you can't re-freeze it and if the whole amount gets warmed you can't put what you don't use back in the fridge either....so try using your smaller quantities first.

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