Can you ship breast milk?

During overnight trips or longer, shipping breast milk is always an option. Knowing when you will be traveling and for how long can help you pre-plan when to pump, what supplies to pack, and how to ship breast milk.

How much does it cost to ship breast milk?

* The average cost to ship breast milk is $400-$500 per shipment, these costs are covered by your intended parents. How to ship breast milk: Place all of your pumped milk into the freezer in breast milk storage bags. Storing it between cookie sheets enables it to freeze flat, making packing easier.

Can you ship breast milk in the mail?

Milk Stork makes shipping non-frozen breast milk within the US as easy as possible: With a form on its website, you can schedule the delivery of a cooler box with a pre-affixed FedEx Priority Overnight shipping label to the place you'll be staying while out of town (provided that deliveries can be accepted at that ...

Can I ship breast milk without dry ice?

If you are shipping the milk overnight and your milk is frozen, you may not need to purchase dry ice. MilkShare recommended putting your breast milk storage bags into larger Ziploc bags and then wrapping each bag up in brown paper or newspaper.

Can breast milk be transported?

If you need to transport freshly expressed breast milk, it's best to store it in a fridge as soon as it arrives at the destination. It should then be used within 6-8 hours as you cannot be sure how cold it remained during transport.

How to Pack Your Breastmilk for Shipping

How long does breast milk last in insulated pocket?

How long will breast milk keep in an insulated cooler? If you are hitting the road and need to bring along a bottle or bag of breast milk, you can pack it in an insulated cooler with an ice pack and it should be safe for up to 24 hours.

How long can you transport milk?

If your baby did not finish the bottle, the leftover breast milk can still be used within 2 hours after the baby is finished feeding. After 2 hours, leftover breast milk should be thrown away.

How long will breast milk stay frozen in a cooler?

Breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler with frozen ice packs for up to 24 hours when you are traveling.

How much is overnight ups?

Starting at $26.35 for packages weighing half a pound or less. Starting at $28.35 for packages 5 pounds or less. Starting at $42.70 for packages 10 pounds or less. Starting at $44.75 for packages heavier than 10 pounds.

How do you transport breast milk when out?

Transporting expressed breastmilk

You can transport expressed breastmilk between home and other places. Expressed breastmilk can travel: in an insulated container like an esky or cooler bag with one or more freezer bricks. either frozen or fresh – if the milk has thawed, use it within four hours and don't refreeze it.

Does UPS ship dry ice?

Dry ice is a safe and effective way of shipping goods that need to stay frozen, if used properly and compliantly. Whatever your dry ice shipping need, UPS can help.

Will dry ice keep breast milk frozen?

Once sealed, the dry ice will keep your breastmilk frozen or cool for up to 48 hours, depending on the quantity of breastmilk and dry ice within the insulated shipping container. We recommend that you play it safe and use an overnight or next-day delivery service to send your breastmilk back home.

How do I fly with frozen breast milk?

How do I ship breast milk overnight?

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).

How do I ship frozen breast milk USPS?

Place the bottles or bags of frozen breast milk into a plastic zip-type bag. Pack them into the plastic bag as tightly as possible, remove the excess air from the bag, and seal it. You may want to double bag your breast milk for extra protection.

How much dry ice do you need to ship breast milk?

The amount of dry ice that you will need depends on the size of your cooler, and how long your package will be in transit. According to the United Postal Service website, “as a rule of thumb, expect five to 10 pounds of dry ice to sublimate every 24 hours,” so keep this in mind when determining how much you need.

Is it cheaper to ship USPS or FedEx?

For shipping packages less than two lbs., USPS is usually cheaper than FedEx. When it comes to shipping parcels greater than two lbs., FedEx can be more cost-effective than USPS, offering cheaper rates. However, if you can fit your item into a small, medium, or large flat rate shipping box, USPS is cheaper than FedEx.

Which is cheaper USPS or UPS?

UPS is often more expensive than USPS due to fees and surcharges, especially when it comes to shipping smaller packages. Generally, USPS offers much better rates when shipping smaller packages of less than two pounds. UPS typically is a better choice when shipping larger, heavier packages by offering superior value.

Is FedEx cheaper than UPS?

UPS and FedEx package shipping costs are about the same, but UPS flat rate pricing is slightly cheaper than FedEx. For variable pricing, FedEx generally starts out slightly cheaper but can be more expensive for larger, heavier shipments or for packages that will travel a longer distance.

What happens if baby drinks spoiled breast milk?

The baby might swallow the breast milk, but because it is spoiled, it can cause an upset stomach. The mother would most likely notice this because of the infant's restlessness, incessant crying and/or vomiting. Generally, the child simply vomiting up the spoiled milk should be expected.

How will I know if breast milk is spoiled?

Why does the Haakaa hurt?

What if my Haakaa hurts? Make sure that your nipple is not touching the silicone at all, because if it does, it may hurt. This is especially true if you are pumping to rest your nipples that are sore from nursing. Avoid putting them under any unnecessary pressure.

Are milk tankers refrigerated?

Raw milk is cooled to 38 degrees and is stored in refrigerated storage tanks. A truck comes to pick up the milk daily and take it to the processing plant. The truck driver sample tests the milk before pumping it into the truck to make sure it's safe to drink.

Is milk transported cold?

The Dairy Supply Chain

Special equipment pumps milk right from the cow and into a storage tank. The tank is refrigerated and cools the milk quickly. This quick-cooling method is essential for product freshness and safety.

Can I put breast milk back in fridge after baby drinks from it?

If I warmed a bottle of breast milk and my baby didn't drink any (she went back to sleep), can I put it back in the refrigerator and offer it again? Yes. You can offer it again within the next two hours.