Using thawed EBM ...

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Millie1 · 14/04/2004 20:19

I have a bottle of EBM which I took out of the freezer last night and defrosted in the fridge. It hasn't been used or taken out of the fridge so can I use it tomorrow (ie. it'll have been in the fridge 36 hrs when I use it)?

Thanks

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mears · 14/04/2004 20:52

I am sure it will be fine.

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Millie1 · 14/04/2004 21:03

Thanks Mears ... don't have to break my heart and pour it down the drain tonight anyway!

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mears · 15/04/2004 00:21

EBM is liquid gold. It would have to be rancid/growing fungus before I would chuck it out Did you know that EBM for your own baby is OK in the main part of the fridge for up to 5 days? (before freezing)

throckenholt · 15/04/2004 13:44

I always went on the principle if it smelt alright then it was alright !

If you aren't sure then use it to cook with (assuming your baby is on solids) - eg rice pudding, custard.

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Millie1 · 15/04/2004 22:07

Thanks ... tell me about it being liquid gold - don't I know it. He did a couple of hrs at nursery today and I sent it with him - he just sipped it and wouldn't take it so it had to be thrown out as it had been heated. Not on solids yet so using it for that wasn't an option !

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grumpyzebra · 15/04/2004 22:10

I know that may be the official advice Mears, but mine always whiffed after about 2 days. Maybe 3 days, if fridge is very cold.

bea · 18/04/2004 14:44

can i be a pain and ask hat are the 'rules' about using ebm... frozen and refridgerated... although i am aware that this question is like asking how long is a piece of string!

hazlinh · 19/04/2004 04:33

You can get info on storing breastmilk at these sites:

la leche league

medela

bea · 20/04/2004 20:16

hazlinh - Ta!

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