Storing & Handling Breastmilk - Medela Single Deluxe Instructivo De Uso Y Armado

Storing & Handling Breastmilk
Check with your hospital for specific storage instructions.
When freezing, do not fill containers more than 3/4 full to allow space
for expansion. Label containers with the date of pumping.
Freshly Expressed Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
Room
Temperature
4–6 hours
at 66–78 °F
(19–26 °C)
References: www.BreastmilkGuidelines.com
Important Note: If the temperature in the room, car or outdoors exceeds
77 °F / 25 °C, chill milk immediately to preserve freshness.
Thawing frozen breastmilk:
• Thaw frozen breastmilk by holding the container under warm water.
Milk may be defrosted in the refrigerator overnight. Gently shake
the container to blend any fat that has separated.
Caution:
• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave or in a pan of
boiling water. Microwaving can cause severe burns to baby's mouth
from hot spots that develop in the milk during microwaving. It can
also change the composition of breastmilk.
• If adding expressed breastmilk to container of already frozen
breastmilk, make sure to add a lesser amount than the already
frozen amount.
(For Healthy Term Babies)
Cooler with
3 Frozen Refrigerator
Ice Packs
3–8 days
24 hours
at 39 °F
at 59 °F
or lower
(15 °C)
Freezer
6–12
months
0–4 °F
( - 18– - 20 °C)
(4 °C)
Thawed
Breastmilk
use within
24 hrs
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