Breastmilk Storage Guidelines - Rumble Tuff Easy Express 2 Instrucciones Y Montaje

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Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

Check with your healthcare provider or an International Board Certified Lactation
Consultant for specific storage instructions. This information is based on current
research and applies to mothers who have healthy, full-term babies and are
storing their milk for home use.
Important Notes:
● STORAGE CONTAINERS: The best option for storing human milk is glass or
hard-sided plastic containers with well-fitting tops. When you are freezing your
breastmilk, do not fill the container more than 3/4 full to allow for expansion
from freezing. Store milk in the main refrigerator or freezer compartment, away
from the door, to avoid changes in temperature that may compromise the milk.
● RE-WARMING THE FROZEN MILK: Frozen milk can be thawed in the
refrigerator overnight or under cool running water. Gradually increase the
temperature of the water to heat the milk to feeding temperature. Be sure to use
thawed milk within 24 hours. Discard any leftovers.
● RE-WARMING THE REFRIGERATED MILK: Refrigerated milk can be warmed
by running under warm water for several minutes. ALWAYS test the temperature
of the milk on the inside of your wrist before feeding it to your baby.
The milk should feel warm, not hot.
● WHAT TO DO: Storing milk in 2 to 4 oz amounts may reduce waste. Write the
date you expressed your milk on the container (include your baby's name on
the label if your baby is in a daycare setting). Use the oldest milk first. Throw
away previously frozen milk that is not used within 24 hours.
● WHAT NOT TO DO: Do NOT heat milk directly on the stove. Do NOT thaw
in hot or boiling water. Do NOT microwave milk, as microwaving alters the
composition of the milk and may create hot spots that may burn your baby. Do
NOT refreeze thawed milk.
● THAT'S WEIRD: Human milk may separate into a milk layer and a cream layer
when it is stored. This is normal. Gently swirl to redistribute the cream before
giving to your baby. Sometimes thawed milk may smell or taste soapy. This
is due to a breakdown in the milk fats. The milk is safe and most babies will still
drink it.
● IS IT DANGEROUS: Expressed milk can be kept in a common refrigerator at
the workplace or day care center. The US Center for Disease Control (CDC)
and the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) agree that
human milk is not among the body fluids that require special handling or
storage in a separate container.
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