How to make breastmilk ice lollies

They’re probably not something you’d want them to have all the time, but certainly a lifesaver on the odd day when the weather’s a tad too warm...

So, how can you make breastmilk lollies at home?

All you’ll need is some ice lolly moulds (available in most supermarkets), a breast pump to help you express your milk, and a freezer to pop the lollies in.

As Laura explains: “It's just breast milk expressed and put into lolly moulds and then frozen.

“Great for this warm weather and lovely on her gums as well"

Typically, ice lollies take anywhere between 4 – 8 hours to freeze properly, so try to make your lollies the day before you need them

And naturally, not all little ones will be old enough to hold the lollies themselves, so they’re best used when you’re on hand to hold it for them, like Laura’s doing in the pic, above.

Can you make frozen formula milk lollies, too?

We've done some Google research on this, and, we have to say - not a lot's come up on the topic. We did find mention of it on one website though, called Wholesome Baby Food (though we don't know too much about this site as we've not come across it before) which said: “It is not advisable to freeze infant formula because the fat will separate.”

Image: Laura

Read more:

• Expressing and storing breastmilk - what you need to know
• The top 10 things you need when breastfeeding
• How to keep your baby sleeping safely in hot weather