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can I mix fresh with defrosted?

Becky19Becky19
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can I mix freshly expressed milk with defrosted milk for LO's bottle tonight? Thanks ladies.
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Re: can I mix fresh with defrosted?

  • jeffraejeffrae member
    we do.
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  • ibisibis member
    I've done it.
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  • BrainySmurfetteBrainySmurfette

    You can, but you will have to toss any leftover milk if you mix them.  A bottle of fresh milk can be refrigerated for later use.  Edit: I meant the leftover fresh milk.

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  • maramarriemaramarrie
    I did, especially when we first started using the thawed milk and the smell/taste was a little different. It was a way to blend the flavor and get him used to it.
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  • PlainandTallPlainandTall member

    Just keep in mind that freezing milk kills most of the anti-bacterial qualities of it- so defrosted breastmilk should be used within 24 hours if defrosted in the fridge.  Milk that has only been cooled, but not frozen- retains it's germ fighting abilities and will stay fresh much longer in the fridge.  If you are mixing some fresh with some defrosted- make sure you are only mixing enough for that feeding... not defrosting a few day's worth with the intent of keeping it in the fridge for a few days.

    https://breastfeeding.about.com/od/lactation/a/handling.htm

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