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Breast milk storage: Do's and don'ts
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What kind of container should I use to store expressed breast milk?
What's the best way to store expressed breast milk?
Can I add freshly expressed breast milk to already stored milk?
How long does expressed breast milk keep?
How do I thaw frozen breast milk?
Does thawed breast milk smell or look different from fresh breast milk?
Can I add freshly expressed breast milk to already stored milk?
You can add freshly expressed breast milk to refrigerated or frozen milk. However, thoroughly cool the freshly expressed breast milk in the refrigerator or a cooler with ice packs before adding it to previously chilled or frozen milk. Don't add warm breast milk to frozen breast milk because it will cause the frozen milk to partially thaw.
