Giving expressed breastmilk to 2 y.o?

Question

I am currently nursing a one-month old. Every morning I express one bottle of breast milk just in case I need to go out without her. Most days I don't need it and I end up throwing the milk away. Instead of pitching it, could I give the milk to my 2 year old son in a cup? I know that the nutrional content will be correct for the newborn and not for the toddler, but it's not going to harm him, right? I hate throwing it if there's no need.

And if you're going to suggest that I freeze the breast milk for later, it won't work. My freezer is really awful and a new fridge is not going to be in the budget anytime soon. ;) Thanks!

Answer 1

I would say that its probably ok....I am not an expert though cos my son was always bottle fed..but breast milk is so good for babies I cant see why it wouldnt be great for a toddler..if you can get him to drink it???  it may have been a while and he may not like it to start with...give it a try and see how he goes!!  next time you see the doctor just ask what they think!! good luck

Answer 2

Its absolutely a great idea!  Definetly better than a vitamin or anything!  He'll get all kinds of nutrients, and the boost to his immune system.  I tried giving my 3 year old my pumped milk when she was sick, but she insisted that she couldnt take her sisters milk, lol!  I told her that it was extra milk just for her but she just kept saying "That milk is for Charlotte mommy!"  lol

Answer 3

It would be great to give it to your 2yo it still has a lot of nutritional content just not enough to sustain him for the day.

Answer 4

my children were 17 months apart and i used to give my daughter the left over expressed milk if it couldnt be used again and its done her no harm!!

Answer 5

Save money and give your toddler extra antioxidants etc.  Just don't give it to him in the infant bottle:-)

Answer 6

Actually it is perfectly safe for a toddler to drink the breastmilk and it does have nutrional value for them just not all the value they will need for the day.  If your 2 year old will drink it there is no harm giving it to him.