https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:06:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1517580 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:21:53 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1517580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Generally I did 2 oz for flexibility when thawing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1517545 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:10:17 +0000 JessKas 1517545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>whatever I pump (1 bag per side), so 3-6 oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1517233 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:44:15 +0000 littlebug 1517233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually did 2oz or 4oz bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1517223 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:40:58 +0000 Mamaof2 1517223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1oz<br /> I used ice cube trays which are about 1 oz each - was great because when I pumped I usually was low 1-2 oz so I could just throw a BM ice cube in the bottle the night before and it was defrosted by the morning </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1517190 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:28:48 +0000 Mommy Finger 1517190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually around 4 oz. Rarely more than that. Otherwise, I would have some 2 oz bags too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514518 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:02:11 +0000 heartonastring 1514518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just freeze in whatever portions I have, but typically never less than 2.5 oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514503 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:56:55 +0000 autumnlove 1514503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4 for the first month then 6+ after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514499 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:56:15 +0000 mrsjyw 1514499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>used to do 5s, then 3-5 towards the end </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514498 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:55:56 +0000 Applesandbananas 1514498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I froze whatever I had. Some 5s, some 4s, some 3s, it was nice to have a lot of flexibility! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514324 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:08:31 +0000 matador84 1514324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4 oz </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514291 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:43:33 +0000 shellio 1514291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use simple lines freezer trays so they are all one oz sticks. It seems to be easier for caregivers to thaw that than having to pour the bags, and no waste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514289 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:42:41 +0000 Adira 1514289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always froze in 2 oz bags so that I had plenty of flexibility with how much to thaw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514288 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:41:55 +0000 MrsH 1514288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd freeze in six ounces or however big the bags are - you can always use less/split between feedings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514285 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:41:21 +0000 lawbee11 1514285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3-4 oz/bag </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514282 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:40:37 +0000 AmandaB8 1514282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I froze 500 oz in 3 oz portions.</p> <p>Now I'm freezing in 4 oz portions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-portion-sizes-do-you-freeze-in#post-1514278 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:38:57 +0000 Bao 1514278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've just started pumping here and there just to freeze a days worth or so of milk. I'm curious what portion sizes are best to freeze in. I don't really know how many oz LO takes at one feeding yet. </p>