The steps taken in this video is the exact steps I take every time to safely store my milk. Label the bottle with the date you pumped the milk.
Breast Milk Storage How To Store Breast Milk Safely
Portioning the Breast Milk for Storage Store the breast milk in two- to four-ounce portions which is about the right amount for one feeding read more on breastfeeding in order to avoid waste.
How to storage breastmilk. After carefully sealing your bags use a marker to label each bag with the date and time if desired and the volume of pumped breast milk. Freeze your breast milk as soon as possible after expressing. Storing Breast Milk Store your milk in clean glass or BPA-free plastic bottles with tight lids.
That can include glass jars with screw caps or hard plastic containers with snap tops. To make life easier you can pump directly into breastmilk bags with certain bags or with milk bag adapters. If you fill these bottles to the top you can fit about 60 oz of milk.
I really hope this was helpful for you. When freezing leave an inch of space at the top of the container. This can be a lifesaver and will reduce the amount of parts you have to clean.
I can do more videos on breastfeeding and pumping if youre interested. Read on for how to freeze breast milk safely. Using clean hands store dry items in a clean protected area.
How to Store Breast Milk in the Freezer. For easier thawing and minimal wastage store your milk in small. If you plan on storing your breast milk for more than four days its best to put it in the back of the freezer.
You can find these in the baby section of most grocery stores. Also I said to use a freezer that doesnt ge. Pump directly into your breast milk storage bags or pour your pumped milk into breast milk storage bags.
To store expressed milk use breastmilk bags specifically designed for breastmilk storage. Mark whichever storage container youve chosen with the date of pumping and with your babys name if the milk will be consumed at day care. The best way to pack breast milk for carry on is in a breast milk cooler.
If your baby will be with another child care provider write your babys name on the label too. Breast milk expands as it freezes. Today Im showing you how I properly store BREASTMILK.
Milk can be stored in an insulated cooler bag with frozen ice packs for. Breast milk storage bags can be used for freezer storage but wont keep milk protected for as long as sealed containers. Storage of breastmilk Keep milk at room temperature.
If you have a lot of breast milk some coolers will hold up to six 8 oz bottles. Wash your hands before handling breastmilk. Expressed milk may be added to already frozen breast milk provided the milk you want to add is cooled in the fridge.
Place the filled breast milk storage bags flat in your freezer. You can store breastmilk in a plastic or glass bottle with a screw-on lid or in sterile zip-seal breastmilk storage bags. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics you can store breast milk in a refrigerator with a freezer that has a separate door 0F or 18C for up to nine months.
Label the containers with the date the milk was pumped and your babys name. You want to leave extra space in the storage bag for the milk to freeze and expand. You should freeze the breast milk in small amounts between 2 to 4 oz.
For long-term breast milk freezer storage use a glass or BPA-free plastic container that seals tightly and is freezer-grade. Store breast milk in amounts of 2-4 ounces to eliminate waste. If the freezer is a chest or a deep freezer 4 F or 20 C milk may be frozen for up to 12 months.
