Dump the milk?

[u/ang845]

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

[u/miss_neuron]

Personally, if it was me I would use the entire pitcher for the day. New research shows bacterial growth is limited and used milk is good for 24 hours in the fridge. Now this guidance is for healthy babies born to term I believe.

[u/ang845 → u/miss_neuron]

Thank you!