Should I freeze this bottle?

[flashy09]

Trying to get 4 bottles for Friday. I have 2 in the fridge, but one I pumped on Sunday. Should I leave it in the fridge and give it to her 5 days old or should I freeze it today and unthaw it on Friday?

My guide says 3 days is best, but 5-7 days for "very clean" expressed milk. I have no idea what that means except to assume the bottle is sterile?

[babyonway]

According to Kellymom you shouldn't freeze milk after it has been in the fridge for longer than 48 hours. So I don't think you can.

Milk that is in the refrigerator may be frozen within 48 hours.

[Liziz]

According to Kellymom you shouldn't freeze milk after it has been in the fridge for longer than 48 hours. So I don't think you can.

That's the guidelines for premature infants. For healthy full-term infants, Kellymom says up to 8 days in the refrigerator is fine. http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/m...e/milkstorage/

[babyonway]

That's the guidelines for premature infants. For healthy full-term infants, Kellymom says up to 8 days in the refrigerator is fine. http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/m...e/milkstorage/

But do you know how long it can be in the fridge and then be frozen? I didn't see it on your link but could be wrong. I have always followed the 48 hour rule. So if within 48 hours I don't freeze it then I keep it for up to 8 days in the fridge.

[flashy09]

Thanks everyone. If up to 8 days is ok by Kellymom than I will just keep it in the fridge and use it Friday.