How to send Breastmilk to our workshop & other questions
I LIVE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BAYLES - CAN I DROP OFF MY MILK?
Yes you can. You can message Kathy for the address and there is a drop box on the front verandah. Once you pop it in the box, simply message Kathy to let her know its there. Check in with Kathy before you do to make sure there is someone to grab it out and put it in the freezer.
CAN I SAFELY POST MY MILK TO YOU FROM ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA?
You can safely post your milk in a sealed Breastmilk Freezing Sachet that you use to store your excess milk in. Make sure it is double bagged with a good ziplock bag and send it in a bubble wrapped lined postage bag. Make sure your bags are labelled with your name and order number to ensure there is no mix up when received. The milk can be out of the fridge/freezer for a number of days before it is unusable. Use Express Post if you prefer.
Tracked mail is always best so you can make sure it arrives.
Mail to:
HARRIS WOOD CREATIVE STUDIO
3749 Ballarto Road
c/- Bayles LPO
BAYLES VIC 3981
FRESH OR FROZEN?
Either is good - we will refreeze it when it arrives until we are ready to proceed on your order.
HOW MUCH DO I SEND?
Technically we only need 5mls, but ask for a minimum of 10mls to allow for any problems in transit or in the workshop. If you have more in a bag or container you can send that, as long as you don't want any of the milk not used back. Fresh or frozen can be sent but see how to package it above.
IF ITS BEEN IN THE FREEZER FOR A LONG TIME
It can be frozen for as much as 20 years or more and it is generally still viable. As long as there is no mold or yukkies it is still good to use for this purpose.
LEFT OVER PRESERVED BREASTMILK
We reserve thew right to keep all remaining preserved breastmilk in our workshop and will keep it for a number of years in case you would like something else made or something happens to your item we have made you e.g. loss or severe damage. We also try to keep 5mls of liquid breastmilk in our freezer for a number of years also. Everything is labelled with your name and order number.