Practical Things You Need To Know About Breast Milk Storage
Breast milk storage might not be very interesting topic but it is one of the most important things a working mother needs to know about. Everybody knows breast milk is STILL the best milk for babies. But only a few really understands the many things that surrounds breastfeeding. If you are a mother you would want to know how you can maximize this natural milk that is sourced from your own body and how you can make sure that you baby enjoys it while you at the office, consider these pointers and tips as you go on with your breastfeeding journey.
- Breast milk can be effectively stored. The life for this milk is quite impressive when guidelines for storage are followed. It can even last up to a year when deeply frozen. When stored in the freezer it can last up to a quarter of a year. Plenty of time to store for future and emergency use.
- There are many breast milk storage containers available for you to use. There are plastic bags and there are plastic containers that can be used over and over again. For bulk storage the breast milk storage bag is a sensible option.
- Never store more milk in the bag than what your baby normally consumes in a typical feeding. Once the milk is thawed for the freezer you can never store it back. This is an awful waste indeed.
- Never use hot water to thaw the milk. This can destroy the chemistry of the milk. Never heat up the water in the microwave with the bottle of breast milk as the milk might get too hot for your baby.
- Never forget to label the bags that you have stored in the freezer. Right in the date it was expressed and its estimated life so that you can see in one glance its expiration.
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