Expressed Milk Storage and Heating Questions

ika · Sep 30th, 2010, 05:37 AM

Hiya,

Baby is 5 days old and I have a couple of questions about expressed breast milk...

My boobs are so engorged that I have resorted to expressing milk and feeding it from a bottle for the last two feeds as little one couldn't latch on and I was in agony. Each time I expressed and then fed it straight away. I'd like to have the next bottle ready for her so she doesn't get upset waiting.

Q's -

If I express now ready for her next feed (due in about an hour), how should I store it? Do I keep it out at room temp and if so do I need to warm it to heat? Or do I put it in the fridge and if so how do I re-heat?

If I take her out and take the milk with me, what should I put the milk in while travelling? Do I need to reheat it once ready to eat or is it okay at room temp?

Lots of questions!!

Thanks in advance for your help,

Ika xxx

venusrockstar · Sep 30th, 2010, 06:06 AM

You can leave breastmilk out at room temp for about 6-8 hours.

If you put in fridge it can be stored up to 6 days....do not heat breastmilk in a microwave, it takes out the nutrients and can leave hot spots where the baby can burn their mouth. Just place in a bowl of warm water for 5-10 minutes.

You can also store in a normal freezer for up to 6 months and a deep freezer for up to a year.

Breastmilk is okay to drink at room temp.

Bingo · Sep 30th, 2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venusrockstar

You can leave breastmilk out at room temp for about 6-8 hours.

Does this rule still apply if the milk was pumped the day before and stored in the fridge overnight? Thank you.

I would guess if the milk has been at room temp for a few hours it then can't be put back into the fridge?

Sep 30th, 2010, 05:37 AM	#1
ika Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 391	Expressed Milk Storage and Heating Questions Hiya, Baby is 5 days old and I have a couple of questions about expressed breast milk... My boobs are so engorged that I have resorted to expressing milk and feeding it from a bottle for the last two feeds as little one couldn't latch on and I was in agony. Each time I expressed and then fed it straight away. I'd like to have the next bottle ready for her so she doesn't get upset waiting. Q's - If I express now ready for her next feed (due in about an hour), how should I store it? Do I keep it out at room temp and if so do I need to warm it to heat? Or do I put it in the fridge and if so how do I re-heat? If I take her out and take the milk with me, what should I put the milk in while travelling? Do I need to reheat it once ready to eat or is it okay at room temp? Lots of questions!! Thanks in advance for your help, Ika xxx

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Sep 30th, 2010, 06:06 AM	#2
venusrockstar Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 4,360	You can leave breastmilk out at room temp for about 6-8 hours. If you put in fridge it can be stored up to 6 days....do not heat breastmilk in a microwave, it takes out the nutrients and can leave hot spots where the baby can burn their mouth. Just place in a bowl of warm water for 5-10 minutes. You can also store in a normal freezer for up to 6 months and a deep freezer for up to a year. Breastmilk is okay to drink at room temp.

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