How to preserve breast milk? How to store it and how long will it last?
Storage location, temperature, storage duration
Room temperature >25 °C for 1 hour.
Store at room temperature <25 °c for 4 hours.
Store in a cooler with ice at 15 °c for 24 hours.
Normal refrigerator at 4°C for 96 hours (4 days).
Store in freezer of refrigerator (single door) -15 °c 2 weeks.
Freezer of refrigerator (separate door) -19 °C 3 months.
Store in Deep Freezer -19 °C for 6 months.
How can I use stored breast milk?
- When you want to use frozen milk, thaw it by placing it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the ice to melt.
- Frozen milk should not be allowed to thaw on its own at room temperature. To speed up thawing, soak it in plain water at room temperature and then change to warm water before feeding it to your baby. Do not use very hot water เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย or put it in the microwave.
- Milk stored in breast milk bags will thaw faster than if stored in bottles or other containers.
- Thawed milk should not be refrozen.
- It should not be stored in the refrigerator door because the temperature is not constant.
- Thawed milk may smell rancid, which is normal. Unless it has a very strong smell and a sour taste, it is considered spoiled milk and should not be drunk.
Storing Milk
When breast milk settles, the fat content in the milk rises to the top creating a “fat layer”. This is normal. Swirling the bottle (not shaking) will mix the fat into the milk again before giving it to your baby. Breast milk can also vary in colors depending on mom’s diet or medications she may be taking.
It is best to store different quantities of milk in storage bags. Only store breast milk in bags/containers approved for breast milk collection and storage. If your baby is currently drinking 5 ounces per bottle, make sure along with storing some 5-ounce bags you also store some 1-2-ounce bags. Think of these as snack portions for baby. These smaller bags may be useful during growth spurts, times of lower supply, or even to add to your baby’s first cereals.
It is best to freeze milk if you know you will not be using it right away. Always store milk in the back of the freezer (not on the door). This will prevent frequent air exposure and temperature changes to breast milk.