Using the breast milk storage bags
1. Express breast milk into
your breast pump
2. Wash your hands with
soap and rinse before
handling bag
3. To open, tear off and
dispose of tab, gently pull
seals apart
4. Open bag and pour the
freshly expressed breast
milk into the bag. If you
are planning to freeze
the breast milk, do not
exceed 12floz/350ml to
allow space at the top of
the bag for expansion
5. Squeeze out as much air
as possible before double
sealing the bag at the top
6. Make a note of your name
(if storing at work), date
and volume expressed
7. Place bag in fridge or
freezer until required
8. Thaw frozen breast milk
by placing the bag in
the refrigerator or by
standing it in a bowl of
lukewarm water until
it had reached body
temperature
9. You will notice that stored
breast milk separates into
layers. Shake to remix
thoroughly before feeding
10. Dispose of bag after use,
as it is non-reusable
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