https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:55:36 +0000 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:47:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31366 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=924294&title=how-much-to-express#924294 Author: littlestar
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 3:47pm

If I've planned ahead I'll pop the bag into the fridge and let it defrost - transfer to the bottle when needed and sit in a mug of hot water to warm up. Or if I've not planned ahead - sit the frozen bag in a mug of hot water to defrost, transfer to bottle and sit in a mug of hot water to warm (or if its needed in a huge hurry I'll nuke it - which I am fine with given freezing the milk kills off some of good bits anyway)]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:47:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=924294&title=how-much-to-express#924294 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=924289&title=how-much-to-express#924289 Author: HuntersMama
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 3:42pm

Thanks for your advice ladies. I have bought some bags, and will transfer what i have so far

And for thawing/heating, what is the best way?]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:42:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=924289&title=how-much-to-express#924289 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923974&title=how-much-to-express#923974 Author: Delli
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 11:51am

I freeze mine in an ice cube tray - then transfer the frozen cubes to a dated ziplock bag. Each cube is around 15mls I think. Then when I want to thaw it out - I pop however many cubes I want into a bottle and let them thaw that way.

When Jude is being fed by his Dad or someone he knows - he usually takes between 80-120mls but at daycare he has only been taking around 30mls a feed. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:51:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923974&title=how-much-to-express#923974 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923751&title=how-much-to-express#923751 Author: mumtooboys
Subject: 31366
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 9:34am

Kellymom has a lovely milk calculator here.

It's great because it gives you a low, average and high number and is based on how many feeds a day they are having. Like the amounts on formula tins, the amounts are just a guide. My then 4.5 month old DS2 only ever had TWO bottles bigger than 90ml....then he started refusing bottles. LOL

I froze milk in varying amounts, the average being between 70-90ml with some much smaller 20-30ml ones in case more was needed so as not to waste more than necessary.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:34:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923751&title=how-much-to-express#923751 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923605&title=how-much-to-express#923605 Author: littlestar
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Posted: 04 February 2010 at 7:49am

I second what the others have said. Store it in 50-100ml lots makes it heaps easier to give your baby just the right amount so there is no waste. Also if I'm pumping straight after a feed, 60-100mls might be all I can get.
I use breast milk storage bags which mean they take up practically no room in the freezer and are easy to label/date.
If your baby looks like they are going to need more during a feed, they take very little time to defrost in a mug of hot water.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:49:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923605&title=how-much-to-express#923605 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923329&title=how-much-to-express#923329 Author: tiptoes
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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 8:50pm

I do a mix of 50ml and 100mls and sometimes 140ml as sometimes my DS will drink 100mls, sometimes 140ml-ish, so I can either use a single one or if he wants more I can top him up.

Also, it might depend on how much you can get at a time.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:50:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923329&title=how-much-to-express#923329 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923248&title=how-much-to-express#923248 Author: mollycat
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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 8:00pm

Just from our experience I would say to store about 60mls per container at this stage. When Ryan was little he might eat this amount, then when he was a bit older he would drink about 120mls (so 2 containers worth) and now he commonly eats about 180mls (so 3 containers worth). Then, as you get to know better you can adjust the amounts.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:00:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923248&title=how-much-to-express#923248 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923245&title=how-much-to-express#923245 Author: HuntersMama
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Posted: 03 February 2010 at 7:58pm

Ive just started using a breast pump to have some milk in storage, but still plan on breast feeding. Im not too sure exactly how much to express to store per container? I dont want to store huge amounts and waste it, but I wouldnt have a clue how much is needed per feed.

Any ideas ladies?]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:58:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31366&PID=923245&title=how-much-to-express#923245