sending frozen milk to daycare

AmandaToo · May 2010

Sorry, I'm sure there is a post about this, but I have a brief nap in which to ask

I have a small freezer stash that I'll have to send to daycare with DD next week. Should I take it out each day and let it defrost in the fridge? Or should I send it to daycare in frozen state with cooler packs in a cooler bag?

swimrbride · May 2010

I'd probably thaw it and put it in a bottle for them. But if that isn't an option then I would send it frozen.

almariebennett · May 2010

I send my milk frozen in the freezer bags. DCP just thaws it out when she needs it. I usually send 3 bags (3-5 oz) per day and DCP keeps a few "extra" bags on hand in her freezer in my freezer bag as well.

Bianca42 · May 2010

You may want to ask if the daycare has any preferences. Mine prefers the milk in bottles. I take the bags out of the freezer the night before. In the morning, I pour them into the bottles and send the bottles.

KRMac · May 2010

Yes, ditto PPs. I actually have to send premade bottles to our DCP. If I'm using any frozen milk, I defrost it the night before.

melly&jimmy · May 2010

Ask the DC what they prefer...I send mine frozen in a cooler bag. I send three 5 oz containers. They keep it in there freezer and thaw out when ready to use.