The grains can really only be one of two things - a residue from her milk -
likely to be fat separated during freezing and no problem for baby - or some
type of plastic residue from the bag. Solution is to change freezing
containers (not just feeding containers) and freeze some milk in, say ice
cube trays, then put them into a glass or regular plastic bottle to feed -
not a nurser bag. If there is still residue - it's likely to be fat - no
problem. If not - contact the manufacturers of the freezer bags and let them
know that the product seems to be faulty.
warmly,
Querida

Querida David IBCLC
Alyangula. NT. Australia


-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, 19 May 1999 6:27
Subject: Re: Grainy milk


>Dear Wise One,
>Last week I posted a question about a grainy residue that was left in a
>plastic nurser bag after the feed (frozen EBM).  The only response I
received
>was a possiblility of it being fat stuck to the sides of the bag.  The mom
>called back today and said it happened again and that it also feels like
>sand.  I told her I would repost to see if anyone else has any ideas. Would
>fat feel grainy?  Could it be similar to what happens to ice cream after it
>has been in the freezer too long?  Any suggestions would be helpful as she
is
>thinking about having it analyzed and is concerned about feeding it to her
>baby.
>Thanks,
>Linda Goldberg, RN, CCE, aspiring LC
>Orlando, FL
>

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