https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182537 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:13:20 +0000 Alivoo01 182537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a chest freezer in the garage and love it!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182467 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:37:00 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 182467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wanted a standup freezer, but haven't been able to find one used for inexpensive. So my mom gave us her fridge / freezer combo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182452 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:33:54 +0000 heffalump 182452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could be like my mom and get both! They have a fridge in the house, and then in the garage is a deep freezer and a fridge. They use it all too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182374 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:10:38 +0000 mrs. wagon 182374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: hmmm... I'd go check it out and see if it's from someone who seems reliable. And obviously have them plug it in and make sure it gets cold. If they have the manual and a warranty, even better. But I loved getting ours-- they delivered for free and even carried it upstairs and set it all up. It's AWESOME for breastmilk because even if there's a power outage, if you don't open the lid it stays cold for something crazy like 4 days!</p> <p>It's always full for us, too... I like to buy things in bulk so we always have it on hand, like bread, hamburger buns, hot dog buns, seaweed (a must for Asian families), fishcakes for soup (another Asian thing)., etc! Oh and it doesn't hurt to have a place for ice cream upstairs next to the bedroom ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182363 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:07:57 +0000 MsMini 182363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get the deep freeze! Ours is essential for stocking up on stuff when it is on sale, and it is already getting quite full of breast milk already at 6 weeks. If we didn't have one I don't know what we would do with my EBM. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182320 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:53:04 +0000 mediagirl 182320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I just saw a deep freezer for $30 on Craigslist. I just wonder if I'm going to store breast milk in it, should I get something I know is reliable and not just a used freezer from some stranger? I'd hate to lose a stash if it didn't work right...<br /> A $30 fridge is a great deal!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182311 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:51:46 +0000 mrs. wagon 182311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a chest freezer from home depot for less than 200 and it's one of our best purchases everrr. We also have a mini fridge upstairs for breastmilk and drinks for us. We bought it used off craigslist for 30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182264 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:27:30 +0000 MamaMoose 182264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an extra fridge in our garage. I love it for storing sodas, beer, and bottled water. I think we'll try to get a small deep freezer for breastmilk when baby gets here. If you can only get one thing I would go for the deep freezer because you will need a place for milk storage whereas extra drinks can just be stored warm and served over ice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182256 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:22:45 +0000 mrs. bird 182256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd love a deep freezer! Breastmilk also keeps MUCH longer in a deep freezer than a standard freezer, so if you plan on using it for that, something to keep in mind:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182213 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:50:10 +0000 chopsuey 182213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say deeP freezer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182210 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:49:18 +0000 mediagirl 182210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: we might do that. We have space in our garage for one. Just don't think we have space for both!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182207 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:48:00 +0000 Andrea 182207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd love to have both, too! But we bought an extra freezer. It comes in handy to freeze home cooked meals, baby food/milk, and food in bulk from Costco etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182204 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:47:06 +0000 BSB 182204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a chest freezer. I love it.</p> <p>Oh, thats a toughie. </p> <p>Can't you get a freezer/refrigerator combo for the same size as a just a refrigerator? Or are you getting a mini or under the counter refrigerator? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182195 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:38:32 +0000 Mrs. Train 182195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a deep freezer. It is so helpful. I buy tons of stuff in bulk so I love all the freezer space. When our fridge died we also got a bigger capacity fridge so it works out nicely </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/deep-freezer-or-second-refrigerator#post-182192 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:35:20 +0000 mediagirl 182192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We need to decide if we are going to purchase a deep freezer or a second refrigerator. I feel like we always have a ton of different drinks in our fridge and our leftovers take up a lot of room. At the same time, we use a lot of freezer space, as well!</p> <p>What's better - a deep freezer or a fridge? I'll be freezing breast milk, so I have to take that into consideration, as well. I can't buy both! :)</p> <p>Do you have either one? What's your preference? </p>