01/11/2023
EXTRA BREASTMILK !
A lot of different reasons go into why one might have extra breastmilk. Oversupply, not using up your pumping storage, not sure if you should pump or dump (SPOILER, YOU DON’T!) Whatever the reason is, you NEVER have to pour that liquid gold down the drain!
Soo many wonderful uses for breastmilk ! Here are a few;
➺ DONATE IT !
Find a family or milk bank local to you and donate your extra breastmilk. Many babies need donor milk as their mom has an under supply, formula being too harsh on their little bellies, taking medications that transfer via breastmilk that are unsafe to the baby, etc.
* Always disclose with who you’re donating to any medication, thc/cbd, alcohol , dairy and anything else you’ve consumed that might make your milk a better fit for someone else due to personal reasons or medical.
➺ USE IN HOME REMEDIES! ( not limited to just baby )
Milk baths & soaps are great ways to dispose of extra breastmilk! It can help treat diaper rash, eczema, eye infections, acne, scratches and so soo much more !!
➺ ADD TO BABIES FOOD !
When your little one starts eating their first foods, add breastmilk into foods that call for milk. You can do this for everyone in the house, but please don’t give people bodily fluids without their knowledge!!
You can also make popsicles out of breastmilk for when your baby starts teething or just a nice hot day!
What are your favorite ways to use extra breastmilk ??