How long can you store breast milk in the freezer using these bags? Is it the same time recommended (3 months) when freezing in the containers?
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Ask your Dr., midwife, or lactation consultant. Check with la leche league.
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For simple memory technique, our hospital uses 5 hours room temp, 5 days fridge, 5 months freezer. There are variations that you will see in every book/website/other moms -- but 555 seems to simplify it.
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Should be the same. But just a warning, has a plastic smell and a warning to trial a freeze to make sure your milk doesn't have an odor after you defrost.
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Recomended time varies from book to book... It's sad. My pediatrician said if kept in the back of the freezer, I could keep to 6 months. I've normally used them before the 6 months. Always using the oldest and storing the new to the back. I've always used these bags and love the size and durability. Hope this helps!
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Yes, I just used some milk from 2nd week of June that was stored in these bags
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No, these containers are not for freezing. You would use the foodsaver bags for that.
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I have not used it for BM storage because I was told BM needed to be stored in a somewhat air tight container. We buy milk storage bags, 100 per box and they last 3 mo. Pump and store 3 meals a day
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I typically put 3 cold bottles of breast milk in along with 3 ice packs (the one that the bag comes with along w/two other block ice packs), and since my daycare doesn't have room in the fridge, the milk stays in the cooler all day. By the end of my 8 hour shift, the milk is still chilled. It may not be absolutely cold, but it is definitely still above room temperature.
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Theoretically you could, but I'd have concerns with heating up from frozen and glass cracking, just like any cooking situation. You'd be much better off freezing in bags, I use Lansinoh Breastmilk bags, put the frozen bag in the fridge the night before you plan on using it or 15 min. in warm (not hot) water, transfer to bottle and heat.
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Unknown, but I guess so. I transferred my milk to bags so I could freeze them flat for better storage and even thawing. We have put them in the dishwasher and refrigerator over night with no issue. Sorry I could not answer your question.
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Yes, these work great for freezer storage. I have froze breast milk and homemade baby food for 3 of my children in these, and have never had problems. They go directly from freezer, to bottle warmer to dishwasher with out any difficulty.
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not sure about honey suckle bags...would have to look to see if the dimensions are the same as Lansinoh bags. You can use in fridge if you will have lots of milk that will be used within 4 to 5 days.
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Brandon, the date is on the end of the box, I keep mine in the Freezer so they keep longer. You can keep them frozen for 3 months if they last that long.
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Depends on how long you plan to have then in the freezer. I have used the standard bags for short term storage like a month or so, but if it is going to be stored for several months I would go with the freezer bags.
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I store opened and unopened bags in an airtight container for months. If you're worried about it try storing bags in the freezer.
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I bought my bag in November 2013. I meant to buy containers to store them in, but I never did. Instead, I'd store about a quart at a time in my kitchen shelf; the rest I just left tied up tight in the bag they came in. They're still as delicious and fresh as when I first got them.
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The bags last us 4 months and we have never experienced deterioration. Product is very dry unlike sweetened coconut. I can see no reason it would not freeze well if you protect from frost crystals and getting freezer odor. If you used vacuum Foodsaver, should be able to keep for at least a year without refrigeration.
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Yes. It's best to wait until the milk in chilled first in the fridge then freeze it. Make sure you freeze the bottle in the back of the freezer. It should be good for 6 months.
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I put mine in gallon zip lock freezer bags and press the air out each time I open them. Seems to still be fresh3 months later
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Yes. Take caution in shuffling around in the freezer as other frozen items will pop this bag. These work great but I would imagine a vacuum seal would be better for a long term freeze (more than a month).
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Hello Penny,I keep these in the freezer and refill my mason jar in my larder every couple of weeks, I am no sure how long they can be kept in the freezer but sometimes I reach into the bag for a quick cold sample on my way out the door. I think they could last in the freezer for months. Hope this helps...