https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:42:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265529 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:51:12 +0000 regberadaisy 265529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I think I read on wholesomebabyfoods that after 3 months that start to lose their nutritional value? I've started freezing in season first foods that I get from my CSA share.</p> <p>@Thehistoryofus: Yes, def fresh milk for purees! Never refreeze frozen milk! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265527 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:49:47 +0000 T.H.O.U. 265527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I think it may depend on the food. </p> <p>However, if you are using milk for purees I would use fresh milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265522 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:44:07 +0000 Mrs. Pen 265522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: really?? I read in the baby bullet cookbook that purees only last a month?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265517 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:41:03 +0000 mrsjazz 265517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I've read that, too. But I've also read that frozen still has more nutrients than formula, which is why I've been storing so much, so that she drinks it for as long as possible, just in case I need to stop breastfeeding at some point. I am going by the KellyMom recommendations, though 3-4 months (I do 3 months max.)</p> <p>@leelee: We're moving, so I'll check CL after the move to see if there are any freezers for sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265505 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:30:02 +0000 leelee 265505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We actually bought a small freezer on craigslist for about $100 is that an option for you? I figure that even with the purchase of it we were still saving money not having to buy formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265466 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:53:18 +0000 Mrsbells 265466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes I had this issue but then because other people told me that the milk loses its nutrient value as it ges older I started feeding more of it to LO so now I dont have anything that is older than 30 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265464 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:48:24 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 265464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We stopped buying frozen anything for a while...kind of annoying but it's just for a few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265461 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:46:05 +0000 regberadaisy 265461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Purees can last up to 3 months in the freezer...oops..OK I see the problem hehe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265458 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:43:41 +0000 mrsjazz 265458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: The first bag is when I didn't have a big supply and it only has 1-3 oz per bag. I don't like to give her a completely frozen bottle, so I'll make 3 bottles with half freshly pumped (that's been cooled already) and half of the frozen.</p> <p>I am planning on doing purees, but we're not starting her on them for another 2 months.</p> <p>@sloaneandpuffy: Yes, I'm worried about my supply taking a hit at 6 months or whenever I get my period, which is why I like to have a lot. Hmm. I may have to stop stocking up on food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265444 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:34:30 +0000 mamimami 265444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were basically forced to eat all our frozen food LOL. It was nice to have the freezer back for the family when that was all done! ALthough I have to say I worried a lot about space and milk going bad and whatnot, and then when my baby was 6 months plus, my supply started dipping a bit and everything turned out just perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265439 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:32:00 +0000 regberadaisy 265439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>wow. I'm SO jealous!!!<br /> How are you cycling through it? What about 1 bottle of frozen per day?<br /> Any options of buying a *small* freezer?</p> <p>ETA: are you planning on making your own purees? You can start using the freshly pumped to thin the purees and give her the frozen meanwhile. Instead of freezing the freshly pumped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-out-of-room-in-freezer-for-breastmilk#post-265427 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:26:16 +0000 mrsjazz 265427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this is not a common complaint!</p> <p>We have one freezer (attached to fridge) I store breast milk in the back on the bottom shelf. The rest of the freezer has our ice and food. I have 5 gift bags full of frozen milk and started cycling through the first bag a little earlier (3 months frozen is beginning of September for the first bag) because I am running out of room. But I don't think I will cycle through it fast enough to make room.</p> <p>I am trying to figure out a better way--but I don't want to get rid of milk! Or pump and dump. </p> <p>Any suggestions? </p> [attach=1461/12/m9403t.600x450.milk.JPG]