When I pump my breast milk, I usually have a good few ounces left over...I have been puting it in the fridge and then puting it in the microwave for at least 15 seconds. Is this the right way?
2006-09-24 09:06:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I've been exclusively express feeding my baby for 4months - you can refridgerate fresh breast milk for upto 48hours, and freeze it for up to 3 months. All pumps and bottles will need sterilising. Reheating should not be done in the microwave since this can cause hotspots in the milk which can burn a babies mouth, it can also destroy the healthy antibodoes present in milk! Once a baby has started drinking from a bottle discard it after an hour because bacteria start to grow rapidly in warm milk. If you have lefrtovers - pour some BEFORE you start feeding into another sterilised bottle and keep in the fridge.
Hope this helps
2006-09-24 22:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, microwaving it kills all of the good stuff in it. Don't ever microwave it. Use hot water (can be tap water, or water you heated in the microwave), put it in a large cup or bowl then hold the bottle with the breastmilk in the bowl until the milk heats up. Be careful if you're using disposabe bottles (like Playtex) because the liner can't be exposed to high temps.
2006-09-24 09:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa, That's me! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT put it in the microwave. First off, it can kill off some of the good properties of the milk. Second, microwaved "hot spots" can scald your baby. INSTEAD heat it by holding the bottle under hot running water or floating the bottle in a coffee mug/bowl of hot water.
See the link below for storage and handling info. You can print out the storage chart and keep it on your fridge door.
2006-09-24 09:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, congrats! :) The best is to try to stick it out. If you switch the baby from bottle to breast this early not only will he or she get confused and most likely have latching problems... but you will have the same problems when you start nursing again. Try to keep nursing, and it will become easier and less painful. There are a million articles online that offer tips to ease the pain. But if you must pump now, use warm water to heat the milk, and check the temperature before feeding. Good luck!
2016-03-27 07:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can freeze it for about a week! Warm it up just like a bottle in some heated water never in the Microwave! It could burn your babies mouth if you Microwave it!! Shake well and test!
2006-09-24 09:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by kolowski4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes breast milk can be refridgerated and also froze.
Fresh pumped milk can be stored at room temperature for up to ten hours. Fresh pumped milk may be refrigerated for up to five to seven days. Fresh pumped milk can be stored in the average freezer for up to six months depending on the freezing capacity of your refrigerator. If ice cream stays frozen solid, your freezer is adequate for storing milk for six months.
For more info look at this site and/or simply look it up online for more opinions. Good Luck to you and your's!
2006-09-24 09:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey hun...yes you can refrigerate it and even freeze it if need be but please don't microwave it....not only can it burn the baby But it will kill some of the nutrients in the milk....the best way to heat it (and it doesnt take long at all) is runing it under some hot water or setting it in a cup of hot water for a couple of minutes...love daisy
2006-09-24 15:26:19 · answer #7 · answered by crazy_daisy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Microwaving can create hot spots in the fluid and burn your baby's mouth. It sounds hypocritical, but if you have time, boil water in a pan, put the thawed milk in a bottle, and then place the bottle in the hot water. Wait about five minutes, test the temp. and then give it to your baby, but please, please, don't microwave the milk. You don't want to hurt your baby.
2006-09-24 09:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by Caitlin J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can refridgerate it, but the microwave is a no-no. You will need to warm some water, then put the bottle in the water to warm up.
2006-09-24 09:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by MC 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is fine. See the links for how long it can be frozen, kept in fridge, etc. Shake well after nuking so no parts are too hot. And of course, test. Congrats on breastfeeding! It is so great for you and baby!!!!!
2006-09-24 09:10:04 · answer #10 · answered by Beth M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋