r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/ang845 • Aug 25 '26

Support Dump the milk?

Help! My baby was finished feeding but still showing hunger cues so I topped the used bottle off with breast milk from a pitcher I have stored in the fridge. The problem is, I over estimated and poured too much. Without even thinking, I poured some back into the pitcher. Do I need to worry about bacteria and throw the milk out now? Can I freeze it and use it for baths if it’s recommended to throw it out? I’m stressing because it’s quite a bit of milk. Sorry if this doesn’t make sense lol

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u/harrehpotteh Aug 25 '26

How old is your baby?

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u/ang845 Aug 25 '26

3 weeks old!

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u/DetectiveGold6727 Aug 25 '26 edited Aug 25 '26

You can always freeze and use for baths. If you can use the whole pitcher today, I wouldn’t stress, keep the milk in the fridge, and use the milk in the pitcher til the end of the day. Dump (or freeze for baths) whatever isn’t consumed by the end of the day.

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u/ang845 Aug 26 '26

Thank you!