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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?
Does thawed breast milk smell or look different from fresh breast milk?
The color of your breast milk might vary slightly depending on your diet. Also, thawed breast milk might seem to have a different odor or consistency than freshly expressed milk. It's still safe to feed to your baby. If your baby refuses the thawed milk, shortening the storage time might help.
