To properly store breast milk, it is important to know that milk should be stored in a specific container for this purpose, such as breast milk bags or glass bottles without BPA, and be very careful when drinking, storing and using milk to avoid contamination.
Before extracting the milk, write down the date and time the milk was extracted and only after the extraction process began. After removing the milk, close the container and place it in a cold container and ice cubes for about 2 minutes, then store it in the refrigerator, freezer or freezer. This treatment ensures that milk cools quickly, avoiding contamination.
- The shelf life of breast milk varies according to the method of preservation and is also influenced by hygiene conditions at the time of collection.
- For breast milk to be stored longer.
- It is important that collection is done in soft or suitable bags.
- With airtight closure and a BPA-free material.
Therefore, depending on where the storage is made, the shelf life of breast milk is:
An important recommendation in the case of milk freezing is that the container does not smell completely, since during the freezing process the milk can expand. Find out how breast milk is stored.
To thaw breast milk, you need
Frozen milk should not be heated on the stove or microwave as it can be heated a lot, ideally heating the milk to a water bath.
If breast milk has thawed, it can be used at room temperature 1 to 2 hours after thawing or after 24 hours if refrigerated.
Once the milk has been thawed, it is not advisable to refreeze it and therefore it is recommended to store it in small containers so as not to waste milk. In addition, leftovers should not be frozen, which can be consumed up to 2 hours after feeding the baby and should be discarded if not used.