As any breastfeeding mom knows, breast milk is liquid gold. Some moms are taking that to heart and milking it for all it's worth. They're turning their breast milk into jewelry, key chains, soap, even teddy bears. While it might seem odd to some, for others, it's a beautiful way to commemorate their breastfeeding experience — and maybe have a trinket to give their child when they're grown.
Not to worry, if you're not a crafty mom, there are plenty of places you can ship your breast milk and they'll turn it into a treasure for you.
We've rounded up 10 ways you never have to say goodbye to your breast milk. Would you ever try #6?
What do you think of breast milk mementos? Gross or good idea?
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Custom Soaps
You can lather up with your own breast milk if you go through Liquid Gold Soaps LLC. Breast milk is mixed with an organic coconut oil soap base and a splash of essential oils. Five ounces of your breast milk will make three bars of soap. Cost: $15.
Cuff Links
Is your hubby impossible to shop for during the holidays? Custom cuff links from Mom's Own Milk could be just the thing he wants (but doesn't know it yet). Price: $53 and up.
Cheese
Let's talk domestic cheeses. The one you can find that's closest to home is one you can make from your breast milk. You can head on over to Chef Daniel Angerer for a how-to. Or you can check out this video of a mom who made homemade mac and cheese from breast milk. Who knew?
Commemorative Bear
If you want a little commemorative bear with your breast milk, you can get it from Mom's Own Milk. You can choose your background color to give it your personal touch (besides the breast milk, of course). Cost: About $15.
Lotion
If you want soft, supple skin, how about making your own lotion out of breast milk? It's possible, and women are doing it. Breast milk has properties that some say relieve itchy, dry skin conditions. Here's a recipe from JustBreastfeeding.com if you want to give it a go.
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Pancakes
How about some breast milk for breakfast? Love and Duck Fat turned excess breast milk into whole wheat banana pancakes. Bet your family wouldn't know the difference (if you could keep that secret).
Keychain
If you'd like a little reminder of your bundle of joy (when he's not in the backseat), a breast milk key ring is ideal. Every time you start the car or open the door to your house, you'll be reminded of your breastfeeding journey. Cost: About $37.
Breast Milk Keepsake Kit DIY
You can preserve your breast milk in the privacy of your own home. This DIY breast milk keepsake kit from Mommy Milk Creations has everything you need (the kit claims it gives breast milk a "beautiful pearlized appearance").
Lockets
How about a keepsake locket from milkmombaby? It's filled with your breast milk on one side and a photo of your precious little one goes on the other side. Hey, they will be reunited in a way when you close the locket. Cost: $30.
Baby Booties
Okay, they don't sound like the most comfortable booties — ones made of hardened breast milk — but baby isn't walking at that stage, so it could work? Baby booties from breast milk. You heard it here first.
