Milk Trays – a breast milk and baby food freezing system invented by moms for moms!
Let’s face it – pumping and storing breast milk takes effort. It is a labor of love, of course, but hard work nonetheless. But, if pumping and storing your breast milk helps you reach your breastfeeding goals and allows your child to have your breast milk for as long as possible, it is worth every bit of effort, right?
Milk Trays, a breast milk freezing system, can help to make this chore easier. At first glance, Milk Trays look similar to typical ice cube trays. But, take a closer look and you will see that Milk Trays are much, much more. Unlike ice cube trays, Milk Trays are specifically designed for expressed milk with a total of 16 semi-cylinder cavities holding 1 oz. each.
Most importantly, Milk Trays are made from PET plastic, a food-safe plastic that contains no bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, or dyes. Milk Trays freeze your milk in 1-ounce “Milk Sticks” that fit through ALL bottle openings and allow you to thaw just the right amount of milk for each feeding – so that not a drop of your “liquid gold” goes to waste. Milk Trays have fitted lids that protect your milk while it freezes and allow for space-saving stacking in the freezer, and the trays are flexible enough to allow the Milk Sticks to be removed easily. And, last but not least, Milk Trays are reusable – making them the most economical and environmentally-friendly choice for freezing your breast milk.
Wondering how much milk baby needs? Read our articles about feeding your baby at 7 weeks, and throughout the first year.
Instructions for use:
1) Pour breast milk directly into trays just below the “fill line” – Do not overfill (milk will expand as it freezes).
2) Cover trays with lid and place in freezer, milk will be frozen in 3-4 hours.
3) After removing frozen trays, wait approx. 30-45 seconds before flexing to remove your milk sticks. For a demonstration, please click here.
4) To remove milk sticks, hold tray at both ends and begin flexing back and forth several times. As the milk sticks begin separating it will become easier to flex the tray.
5) Place sticks into a ziplock bag (quart size recommended) and place back in freezer for future use.
6) Hand wash trays. DO NOT PUT TRAYS IN THE DISHWASHER.
When it’s time to introduce solids, use the Milk Trays to freeze homemade baby food!
Is your baby ready to start eating solid foods? With so many pre-packaged baby foods available, finding the healthiest foods from the grocery store shelves can be a difficult chore.
Instead of spending valuable time in the supermarket aisles scrutinizing baby food jar labels, many parents find it easier and more comforting (not too mention more economical) to make baby foods at home. Homemade baby foods are fresher and more nutrient-dense than many pre-packaged baby foods. And, by making your own, you get to choose exactly what goes into the foods your baby is eating – that means no additives, preservatives, starchy fillers, sugar or sodium!
But, life with a baby is hectic and unpredictable, so trying to make homemade baby food each day can become burdensome. Making a big batch of baby food from your favorite vegetables or fruits and freezing it for later use is a great way to be sure you have food ready for your baby when you need it.
To view answers to some commonly asked questions pertaining to Milk Trays, see the FAQ’s.
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Highlights
- Each tray freezes eight 1-ounce “Milk Sticks” (or food sticks), allowing you to thaw the exact amount you need for each feeding
- Trays are made from food-grade plastic that is free from bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, and dyes
- Milk Sticks fit in ALL bottle openings
- Total of 16 semi-cylinder cavities that are 1 oz. each
- Manufactured in the USA & 100% reusable and recyclable
- More economical than milk storage bags – no recurring purchases
- Hand wash only
- New version with tighter fitting lids!
FAQ
Here’s our list of most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed or you need further clarification, please contact us directly.
How should I collect milk in the Milk Tray?
It is recommended to collect pumped milk all day and store it in the refrigerator. Then, at the end of the day, put all of the days worth of pumped milk into the Milk Tray to freeze overnight. Remember, it only takes roughly 5 hours for the milk to freeze, so if you need to freeze more milk than just the two trays each day, you can freeze them and transfer them to a bag a couple times a day!
How long does it take for the milk to freeze in the Milk Tray?
Its takes about 5 hours for breast milk to freeze in the Milk Tray.
How do I get the milk out of the Milk Tray?
When removing the sticks from the Milk Tray, the tray needs to sit out for 2 minutes to “thaw” slightly. Don’t be afraid to bend the tray when removing the milk sticks. The tray is designed to be flexible and won’t break with bending.
Are the Milk Trays meant for milk storage?
The Milk Tray is not a place for milk storage. It is intended to be used to freeze the milk in convenient, 1-ounce sticks only. Once frozen, the milk sticks should be transferred to a plastic bag (be sure the plastic bag is “freezer safe”) for storage in the freezer. It is recommended to only keep 16 sticks in each quart-size bag.
How long can I store my milk in the Milk Tray?
We recommend keeping your milk in the Milk Tray for no more than 48 hours.
How long can I keep the milk sticks in the freezer?
Once transferred to a bag, storage recommendations for frozen milk should be followed (up to 6 months in a regular freezer, up to a year or more in a deep freeze).
What is the best way to thaw the milk sticks?
When you need to reheat milk for your baby, pull out the exact number of Milk Sticks that you need and place them in a bottle or cup.
How should I wash the Milk Tray?
DO NOT put your trays in the dishwasher. To avoid warping, we recommend that you hand wash the trays!
Do I need to sterilize my Milk Tray before I use it?
It is not necessary to sterilize your Milk Tray. We recommend hand washing and drying the Milk Tray before use.
What dimensions are the milk sticks once frozen?
The dimensions are approximately 3.75 inches long, 1 inch wide, and a little more than .5 inches deep.
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Marketa Murray –
Perfect for baby purée food. Easy to clean. I like it’s only 1 oz.
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Jessica –
I was having a hard time with the disposable bags because they aren’t easy (for me) to wash and reuse. The waste we were generating was terrible. I ordered these trays and have been happy with how well they work, not to mention how much plastic we are keeping out of the landfill. It is much easier to portion milk for bottles now than it was when were using the freezer bags so I feel like we have really benefitted!!
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roch –
LOVE this product. Very easy to store breast milk. Pouring the milk is easy and you can see the line that measures 1oz. The lid DOES NOT clip on, so be careful when moving into the freezer – it’s not hard to move without spilling. The frozen bricks pop right out and i separate the bricks by week in a labeled ziplock freezer bag. The bricks melt easy in bottles left in the fridge overnight. LOVE LOVE LOVE this.
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Cynthia Jaqueline Luna –
I love these. It goes well with the milkie milk saver. They are easy to clean. It allowed me to freeze the let down from nursing that was between 1 to 2 ounces s having to hold it in my pumping bottle containers. The frozen milk is easy to pop out and nice and thin to fit in any size bottles.
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Amanda –
LOVE THESE! Super easy to use . . . Going to use for baby food too!
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Nicole –
I love that this system is idiot proof! Freezes milk into 1 ounce sticks. Fits great into bottle. You could use these trays to freeze homemade purées. My experience with customer service regarding this product was phenomenal. I highly recommend this product.
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April G. –
This product works perfectly for freezing my breast milk. These trays are easy to use, correct measurement of 1oz, and the best part is that they fit into a bottle without defrosting first! Don’t bother with other types of trays for your milk freezing needs! 😊
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Mary –
Great for freezing breast milk and frozen stick fits well into bottles. Have used later to freeze homemade baby food
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Nickie –
Works great, easy to use
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Alysa –
Trays work amazingly. 1oz portions makes it easy to have the perfect amount in each bottle. Great way to freeze breast milk for storage.
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Kimberly –
I ordered milkies milksaver and absolutely loved it. Later, I decided to order these milk trays. They accidentally shipped a milksaver to me but as soon as I contacted them they shipped out the milk trays and just told me to keep the milksaver so I didn’t have to bother with getting it shipped back. Amazing products, amazing customer service and great pricing. Would definitely recommend (and have!) and would order again if I needed anything.
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Kristy –
Milkies Milk Trays are a useful product that can be used with both infants and toddlers. The trays come with 8 individual molds that hold one ounce of breastmilk in each cavity. This makes it really easy to measure how much milk you are thawing. Once frozen, each stick of milk will fit into any bottle. The trays are good freezer space savers as they are small and stackable. They are BPA free, and environmentally friendly, as well as cheaper, as they are reusable, unlike bags.
The Milk trays are by far one of my breastfeeding necessities. I bought them over 2 years ago to use with my first born and are still in great condition. I like that I can thaw as many ounces as I need unlike with the breastmilk freezer bags. I also like the “sticks” because they fit into any bottle or bottle liner. I do have to hand wash the trays, but I hand wash all my breast pump accessories so it’s no big deal.
Besides freezing breastmilk to give baby in a bottle, we also gave our baby the frozen milk as a milk popsicle. It worked wonders to relieve teething pain. Once we began feeding solids, I pureed some fruit and put half fruit, and half breast milk for a flavored popsicle. We also used the trays to freeze only fruit to make a delicious treat for both our baby and our toddler. For parents that start feeding their babies with purees the trays would be a convenient way to store and freeze homemade baby food in perfect amounts. Milkies Milk Trays are a great product that can be used several different ways to make a parents job a little easier.
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Slonne black –
I love that I can freeze and save 1 oz sticks. The sticks fit I to all my bottles.
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