We all know the incredible benefits of breastfeeding, but bet you didn’t know about this one yet. You can freeze your breast milk in a popsicle mold and your little one can suck on it to help soothe uncomfy teething times. Here’s the easy recipe and some guidelines to know about:
What You Need:
4 ounces of fresh breast milk*
Popsicle mold
(Yep! That’s it)
*Breastmilk that has already been thawed should not be used for this recipe as it it not recommended to re-freeze breast milk.
Yummy tip: If your baby has been introduced to solids, you can add fruits and veggies, like avocado, sweet potato or pear, and blend them until completely smooth to avoid a choking hazard.
How to Do It:
Pump breast milk into a bottle (if you’re using fruits and veggies, add them to a blender with the milk).
Carefully pour your milk or the super-smooth blended mixture into a popsicle mold. Here’s our favorite one.
Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
Freeze until solid.** It takes a few hours.
Serve! If your little one can’t quite hold a popsicle yet, help them gently rub the icy treat on their gums.
**These popsicles can remain in the freezer for up to 6 months. Make sure that the container is sealed tightly and that you label with a date. Store in the back of the freezer to prevent any thawing when the freezer door opens.
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