Before You Send – Prepping Your Stash Safely
Before you send your milk, here’s what to check.
We know how much love (and late nights) went into every drop of your stash. These simple prep steps help us make sure your milk is safe to freeze-dry - and returns to you in the best possible condition.
1. Storage age
We accept:
- Up to 6 months frozen in a regular freezer
- Up to 12 months in a deep freezer
If you're unsure which type of freezer you used, just reach out. We’re happy to guide you.
2. Milk condition
Please check:
- Bags are sealed tight with no rips, leaks, or tears
- Milk is NOT previously thawed
3. Bag handling
- Keep bags flat-frozen if you can - this helps with packing and consistency
- Wipe off any frost or ice before pickup (if possible)
- You may place the selected volume in a separate ziploc bag for quick access during collection
No pressure for perfection.
We know milk stashes aren’t always “neat.” Just send us what you have, and we’ll work with you to honour it. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, just drop us a message.
We’ve seen it all (trust us 😅)
Breast Milk Expression & Storage Basics
Expressing & storing safely - here’s what really matters.
Your milk isn’t sterile, which is why safe pumping and storing helps protect all the goodness you worked hard to create.
Here's a quick reference based on HPB & CDC guidelines:
- Wash hands before every pump session
- Use sterilised bottles or bags
- Label your milk with date/time
Store freshly expressed milk in:
- Room temp (25°C): 4 hours
- Cooler with ice packs (15°C): 24 hours
- Fridge (4°C): 4 days
- Freezer (–15°C): 3–6 months
- Deep freezer (–20°C): 6–12 months
- Thawed milk in fridge: 24 hours
- Never refreeze thawed milk
Need more guidance or geeky reads?
Here’s a curated list of official resources from hospitals and gov bodies on breastfeeding, expression, and milk storage:
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Singapore:
Give Your Child a Headstart (KKH)
Preparing for Breastfeeding (Mt Alvernia)
How to Breastfeed Successfully? (Gleneagles)
Here’s Everything New Mums Need to Know About Breastfeeding (Mt Elizabeth)
Breastfeeding for You and Your Baby (NUH)
An Eating Guide for Breastfeeding Mothers (HPB)
Breastfeeding for Working Mothers (Singhealth)
Breastfeeding Woes: A Family Physician's Approach (Singapore Med Journal)