Freeze-drying breast milk is a relatively new option for breastfeeding and pumping moms. You may wonder if it is safe and effective and why you might want to do it in the first place. Well, get ready for a breast milk revolution, mamas, because once you try the freeze-drying process, you might never go back.
Here are a few reasons that freeze-dried breast milk could be right for you and your family:
Freeze-dried breast milk is easier to use and transport than pumped milk: just add water, and you or your loved ones will have fresh, nutritious milk on the spot. Because it comes in powder form and is delivered back to you in secure packaging, you don’t have to worry about keeping it cold, thawing, leaks, or any of the other headaches that come with using pumped or frozen milk.
The longer your pumped breast milk languishes in the freezer, the more it begins to break down and lose essential nutrients. The freeze-drying process protects macronutrients and guards against oxidation better than freezing, making it a healthier choice for your precious baby.
The changes in the composition of breast milk due to long-term freezing can actually change the taste of your milk, making it less desirable to your baby. Fast and safe freeze-drying produces milk that is as close to fresh as you can get.
Unlike pumped breast milk, which only lasts a few months in the freezer, freeze-dried breast milk is shelf stable for up to three years, which means that on day 1,094, it will be just as good as the day it was processed.
The evidence is clear: breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for growing babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that breastfeeding can protect your baby from many common illnesses and even confers added health benefits on mamas, too. Unfortunately, breastfeeding can be really tough to sustain, especially for moms who are out there killing it in their careers or just living full lives. When you freeze-dry your breast milk, you can always give your baby the best nutrition, no matter what.
Guess what? When you freeze dry your breast milk, you’re not limited to just mixing it with water: you can also add it to other foods in order to boost their nutrition and caloric content.
While freeze-drying breast milk is just starting to reach the mainstream, it’s definitely not a new process. In fact, if you’ve heard about (or experienced) modern camping provisions, space food, or military rations, you’re probably more familiar with freeze-drying than you think! Our process takes place in a top-of-the-line facility, where cleanliness and safety are our highest priority. You can be confident that your liquid gold will be perfectly processed and safely returned to you and your baby.
At Bébé Bru, we are committed to providing a seamless and efficient process and to making freeze-drying your breast milk completely worry-free. You won’t have to wait weeks or months to have your milk processed: we’ll have it back to you before you can say Bébé Bru five times fast (or within about a week, whichever is faster).
Still have questions? See our FAQ about the freeze-drying process and how it all works, or contact our support team. We’re here for you, mamas!