Breast Milk Storage Refrigerator Guidelines: How To Store Breast Milk Safely<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The milk is always warm and ready for your baby when it is breastfeed. You always have option to store milk in Meditech breast milk refrigerator in need when you are away from your baby. your milk is always warm when you breastfeed and ready for your baby.Breast milk can be stored in (1)The refrigerator (2) The freezer an (3) insulated bag for limited amount of time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are few suggestions about breast milk pumping and storage. The below article gives insight on How to store and how long to store milk in various cooling temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: Making it work for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freshly prepared milk is best for baby. So give it before thawing frozen milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What kind of containers should I use in Meditech Breast Milk Storage Refrigerator to store breast milk?
Glass with leak proof lid
Hard, BPA-free plastic
Breast milk freezer bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thin disposable feeding bottle liners or plastic sandwich bags for storing milk in the freezer should be avided because they can split when frozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much breast milk should I store in each container?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fill and store each container with the smallest amount of breast milk your baby is likely to take. It is better to warm up more milk than to have to throw away any leftover milk in the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some general guidelines that can be helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For babies 1-2 weeks old, 2-3 oz. (60-90 mL) per feeding\nFor babies 1-6 months, 3-5 oz. (90-150 mL) per feeding<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nTip: Making it work for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breast milk storage guidelines<\/td><\/tr> <\/tr> Storage time for breast milk*<\/td> Deep freeze<\/td> Refrigerator\n freezer<\/td> Refrigerator<\/td> Cooler with\n frozen ice packs<\/td> Room\n temperature<\/td> Room\n temperature<\/td><\/tr> (0 \u00b0F\/-18 \u00b0C)<\/td> (variable 0\n \u00b0F\/-18 \u00b0C)<\/td> (39 \u00b0F\/4 \u00b0C)<\/td> (59 \u00b0F\/15 \u00b0C)<\/td> (66 \u00b0F-72 \u00b0F\/19\n \u00b0C-22 \u00b0C)<\/td> (72 \u00b0F-79 \u00b0F\/22\n \u00b0C-26 \u00b0C)<\/td><\/tr> Freshly pumped<\/td> 12\n months<\/td> 3-4\n months<\/td> 8\n days<\/td> 24\n hours<\/td> 6-10\n hours<\/td> 4\n hours<\/td><\/tr> Thawed in refrigerator, after being frozen<\/td> Do\n not refreeze<\/td> Do\n not refreeze<\/td> 24\n hours<\/td> Do\n not store<\/td> 4\n hours<\/td> 4\n hours<\/td><\/tr> Thawed, Warmed, Not Fed<\/td> Do\n not refreeze<\/td> Do\n not refreeze<\/td> 4\n hours<\/td> Do\n not store<\/td> Until\n feeding ends<\/td> Until\n feeding ends<\/td><\/tr> Thawed in refrigerator, after being frozen<\/td> Discard<\/td> Discard<\/td> Discard<\/td> Discard<\/td> Until\n feeding ends<\/td> Until\n feeding ends<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\nWhen freezing your milk, always leave room at the top of the container. As liquids freeze, they expand, and breast milk is no exception. Leaving space for this to happen can help make your life easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long can I store breast milk in Meditech Breast milk refrigerator freezer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That depends on where you store it. For healthy babies who are at home, check the breast milk storage guidelines table. If your baby is in the hospital (preterm or sick), check with your baby\u2019s health care provider for advice about milk storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it\u2019s true that the longer your milk is stored, the more vitamins and antioxidants it loses, it\u2019s also true that stored breast milk still has more health benefits than formula, so it\u2019s worth it to continue to pump and store milk for your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you plan to use your milk within 8 days, you can store it in the refrigerator. Otherwise, store it in the coldest part of the freezer, where it can remain for up to four months.\nNever store your breast milk in the door compartment of the refrigerator or freezer. It is more likely to defrost or become too warm there.\nFreshly pumped milk can be stored in a cooler with frozen ice packs for up to 24 hours.\nIf you follow the timeframes in the breast milk storage guidelines, you can keep your milk at room temperature, then refrigerate it, and then freeze it.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nTip: Making it work for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Label your milk storage containers with the date and time using a sticky label or non-toxic marker. When you\u2019re choosing frozen milk, use the oldest first. If your baby is at a facility that cares for other babies or toddlers, be sure to include your baby\u2019s name on the label to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other common questions about using stored breast milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do I need to warm up my baby\u2019s milk? If you have a newborn baby who needs milk given in a bottle, warm the milk up by placing in a cup of warm water. Test it to make sure it is not too hot before giving it to your baby. If your baby is a few months old, you can give chilled milk right out of the refrigerator. Some older babies still prefer warm milk, so if your baby does, warm the milk up by placing in a cup of warm water and then test it to make sure it is not too hot before giving it to your baby.\nHow do I thaw my frozen milk? Place frozen milk in the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it. Use this milk within 24 hours of thawing.\n You can heat breast milk in a cup of warm water right before you plan to give it to your baby.\n Never use hot or boiling water to warm up your milk. It can make the milk too hot and burn your baby\u2019s mouth and throat.\n Never microwave your milk because microwaving can cause hot spots in the milk.\n\nTip: Making it work for you\n\nIt is normal for your stored breast milk to separate into a thicker creamy layer on the top and a more watery layer on the bottom. Before giving to your baby, blend the two layers together by gently swirling (instead of shaking) the milk in the storage container\nCan I add freshly expressed milk to stored frozen milk? Yes! Cool the fresh milk in the refrigerator before adding to already refrigerated or frozen milk. Use the date of the oldest expressed milk to determine the expiration date.\nMy thawed milk has a soapy odor. What\u2019s up with that? Is it spoiled? Probably not. Spoiled milk will smell spoiled. A soapy odor does not mean it is spoiled. Some mothers make milk high in lipase, an enzyme that digests fat. When thawed, the frozen milk of these moms has a strong, soapy smell. This milk is safe for your baby to drink but sometimes your baby will refuse this milk. If this happens, you can deactivate the lipase by scalding the milk first before freezing it. To scald your milk, heat it in a pot on the range just until bubbles form at the edges, then cool and freeze it.\nHow can I store breast milk at work? In general, if breast milk is stored in a room that\u2019s 66\u00b0-72\u00b0 F (19\u00b0-22\u00b0 C), it can stay uncooled for 6 to 10 hours. If you need to cool breast milk, use an insulated pump cooler case, cooler bag, or refrigerator.<\/code><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Breast Milk Storage Refrigerator Guidelines: How To Store Breast Milk Safely The milk is always warm and ready for your baby when it is breastfeed. You always have option to store milk in Meditech breast milk refrigerator in need when you are away from your baby. your milk is always warm when you breastfeed and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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