leftover breastmilk?

bluegrass_mommy

Any ideas on what to do with leftover breast milk? I have about 80 bags in the freezer (had to pump all of her milk) and I'm still producing more than enough. Donation banks won't take it because I take a medication (that is perfectly safe to take while breast feeding). We are in the process of weaning so she will never drink all of this milk. Some of it is getting close to expiration but most of it is within the last few months. I have thought about making smoothies and she doesn't really care for mashed potatoes and other mushy foods as she is all about feeding herself with her hands at this point. Just looking for suggestions because I will be devastated to throw it out.

caroline8_p

Use it in her oatmeal, bowl of cereal, add a little to yogurt, mix it with everything she drinks now.. Sounds nasty, but they drink it. lol. Use it in your coffee (I did once) feed some to the cat (? lol). Wash her with it, really softens skin.

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bluegrass_mommy

@caroline8_p thanks for the suggestions, never thought about using it for baths! @homebirthadvocate Well 1. She is allergic to both dairy and soy, so we only give her water and breast milk at this point, and 2. We don't believe in drinking cow's milk (but that is for an entirely different discussion, haha).

trixiesmom8

So since she doesn't drink milk why not just use it in a bottle or cup? Use the old stuff first.

Mijita

I think HBA meant putting the breast milk in the sippy cup and foregoing whole milk. That's a great idea, that way you won't waste any milk.

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natashalynn

Don't throw it out!! Use it on cuts and burns instead of polysporn, its amazing!! Heals so muchfaster, fights off infections, helps with scarring. (If you can't feed it to her!)

LeviLuv8

I would just continue to use it. Put it on craigslist? I saw some on there once!

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jnlelrod

Make frozen milk pops with it :-) Like you are making popsicles but with breast milk :-) I'm sure it will make for a yummy and healthy treat!

bluegrass_mommy

Thanks guys! Sorry, @homebirthadvocate I completely misread what you wrote. We do give her some in a sippy cup but I am still producing way more than I need and since my mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer I want to pump as long as possible, every little bit helps!

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