How do you freeze breast milk when traveling?

Pump your breast milk into storage bags or containers and freeze completely. Insert your bags or containers of frozen breast milk into a strong, sturdy plastic bag that zips or seals shut and then secure as tightly as possible (some moms even double-bag their containers for extra protection).



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Make sure you use pouches or reusable containers that are suitable for the freezer and leak-proof, like the Stasher Go Bag or Stasher 1-Cup Bowl. Pack the frozen breast milk pouches into an insulated cooler bag, and fill any air pockets with homemade ice packs prepared ahead of time by freezing water in Stasher bags.

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“Chilled breastmilk may be safely transported in a cooler bag with ice packs for up to 24 hours,” she adds. “Then when you get home, you can either use the milk, refrigerate it, or freeze it, depending on the length of your trip.”

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SOME hotels will even put a freezer in your room … so it never hurts to ask!! I also found that the first time I asked the hotel/cruise it was obviously not a common question they got … but as long as you are nice and patient you'll find that most hotels/cruises/airlines/security are quite accommodating!

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Babies can safely drink cold breastmilk or formula. For healthy, full-term babies, you don't need to be concerned about giving your baby a bottle straight from the refrigerator or mixing formula with cold water.

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