How long does it take to defrost frozen breast milk?

Little_Roo · Mar 9th, 2010, 20:37 PM

Just wondering how long it takes to defrost? I'm pumping and freezing but don't have a clue how long it would take. Lol. x

Punky79 · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:09 AM

It does depend on what container you're using but in the bags you can defrost it under running (cold) water in a couple of minutes.

If I don't need it straightaway I put it in a bowl of water which takes about an hour.

Or I put it in the fridge and it takes about 12 hours.

Once it's defrosted it's good in the fridge for another 24 hours.

Little_Roo · Mar 11th, 2010, 18:13 PM

Thanks hun. Which are the best? Bags or bottles? x

jules22 · Mar 11th, 2010, 19:54 PM

I like bags...that way you can lay them on their side and it takes up less room. Everyone has their own preference though

charliesmom · Mar 11th, 2010, 22:06 PM

I microwave it..........

celine · Mar 12th, 2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by charliesmom

I microwave it..........

I don't think you should microwave breastmilk?
I normally take mine out in the morning and stick the bag in a bowl of cold water in the fridge for the evening feed

cutie4evr01 · Mar 12th, 2010, 09:23 AM

I also have read not to microwave, but I can't remember why...

I move mine to a bowl in the fridge overnight. I like bags better also.

Racheldigger · Mar 12th, 2010, 13:42 PM

You're not supposed to microwave it, partly because the microwaves kill off the antibodies and partly becajse you can get uneven heating so your baby might get a scald when the rest of the milk feels cool, but sometimes there really isn't an alternative! The thing to remembre is if you're microwaving in the bag, open the bag first, otherwise it explodes! I find that microwaving is fine as long as you stop when the milk's barely warm: if you go on till it's hot, which is easy to do if you aren't paying attention, it tastes peculiar.

charliesmom · Mar 17th, 2010, 01:12 AM

If it does kill off the goodness in breastmilk, then I see a need to stop microwaving, but I don't really buy the uneven warming part, although I've read it everywhere... don't we stir the heck out of the milk before serving anyways, and test it like crazy on our wrists/tongues?

Punky79 · Mar 17th, 2010, 03:38 AM

Definitely don't microwave chick as it kills the good bits!! Also apparently you should only shake it v v gently

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Punky79 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 278	It does depend on what container you're using but in the bags you can defrost it under running (cold) water in a couple of minutes. If I don't need it straightaway I put it in a bowl of water which takes about an hour. Or I put it in the fridge and it takes about 12 hours. Once it's defrosted it's good in the fridge for another 24 hours.

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Little_Roo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wigan, uk. Posts: 429	Thanks hun. Which are the best? Bags or bottles? x

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jules22 AutoSignup (SAAB) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 637	I like bags...that way you can lay them on their side and it takes up less room. Everyone has their own preference though

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cutie4evr01 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,238	I also have read not to microwave, but I can't remember why... I move mine to a bowl in the fridge overnight. I like bags better also.

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Racheldigger Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Darkest Lincolnshire Posts: 1,155	You're not supposed to microwave it, partly because the microwaves kill off the antibodies and partly becajse you can get uneven heating so your baby might get a scald when the rest of the milk feels cool, but sometimes there really isn't an alternative! The thing to remembre is if you're microwaving in the bag, open the bag first, otherwise it explodes! I find that microwaving is fine as long as you stop when the milk's barely warm: if you go on till it's hot, which is easy to do if you aren't paying attention, it tastes peculiar.

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Mar 17th, 2010, 01:12 AM	#9
charliesmom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Posts: 863	If it does kill off the goodness in breastmilk, then I see a need to stop microwaving, but I don't really buy the uneven warming part, although I've read it everywhere... don't we stir the heck out of the milk before serving anyways, and test it like crazy on our wrists/tongues?

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Mar 17th, 2010, 03:38 AM	#10
Punky79 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 278	Definitely don't microwave chick as it kills the good bits!! Also apparently you should only shake it v v gently

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