Proper Storage of Breast Milk
1
Always use sterilized breast pumps to collect breast milk.
2
Use sterilized, clean milk storage bags or bottles with a sealing cushion.
3
Place the milk in the fridge or freezer right after pumping.
Breast Milk Cold Storage
1
Do not freeze breast milk repeatedly.
2
Do not mix fresh breast milk with frozen breast milk.
3
Dispose of any remaining breast milk after a feeding.
4
You can refrigerate the extracted milk for up to 48 hours or freeze it for up to three months. Be sure to label the milk bottle or
storage bag with the date and time it was collected.
How to Safely Unfreeze Breast Milk
1
To thaw the breast milk, place it in the refrigerator section overnight. For emergency, you can defrost the breast milk quickly
by placing the storage bag or bottle in a dish of hot water.
2
Once the breast milk has been defrosted, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Do not refreeze breast milk that has already
been thawed.
Safely Heating Breast Milk
1
To heat the breast milk, you can either place the baby bottle in a bowl of hot water or use a baby bottle and food heater for
safe and quick heating.
2
Always check the temperature of the breast milk before feeding it to your baby to avoid any burns or discomfort.
3
Do not use a microwave oven to heat breast milk as it can destroy essential nutrients and antibodies. Additionally, uneven
heating may cause partial overheating of the liquid, which can burn baby's mouth.
4
Avoid immersing the milk storage bottle in boiling water to heat it, as this can cause the bottle to rupture or crack.
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