i want to take some pumped breastmilk with me. Does anyone know how long you can keep breastmilk at room temperature-thanks?
2007-01-29 04:11:18 · 10 answers · asked by Caro 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
not long. You can ask the airline if they have any refrigeration unit or cooler to keep it cool during that time. Do you absolutely HAVE to travel with a 10 week old right at this moment on a 14 hour flight? Yikes. If not, postpone it.
2007-01-29 04:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can keep it at room temp for 8-10 hours. An idea that you may think about doing is to only fill a bag half full and then freeze it and then before you leave fill it the rest of the way full that way the milk will have a chunk of ice in it to keep it cool for awhile and it won't water your milk down when it thaws. And if it is still cold when you want to use it just ask the flight attendant if they could warm it up for you.
2007-01-29 12:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Instead of taking pumped breastmilk with you, why don't you breastfeed on the flight? I think it's more convenient for both baby and you. Who care's what other people will say or think? As long as you know your child is feeding, nothing else should matter.
2007-01-29 12:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by Deeandra M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
2 months ago, I travelled with my 4 months old daughter for over 30 hours flight (combined with transit time). I breastfed her on boare whenever she wanted, or when she was fussy and wanted to go to sleep. I use cover (like thin cotton blanket) over my breast, so as the next passengers sitting beside me couldn't see. Believe me, it's the best solution. I took formula bottle as a precaution, but in the end I did not use it at all. In fact, I was sorry that I brought all the bottles along with me, in case I wanted to give her bottle instead of nursing her on the plane. Don't worry of other passanger, it is the baby that you need to be concern about. Oh, btw, don't forget to have a pacifier ready for during take off and landing. The baby's ear is very fragile to air pressure. Sucking on the pacifier will help to reduce the pressure. Consult your pediatrician for this. As for breast feeding under the blanket - You'll need a bit of practise ofcourse so as by the time the D day arrives, you can do it with ease!! good luck!!
2007-01-29 19:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by arva 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a flight that long, I would consider giving the milk to one of the attendants. They should be able to store it in one of the on board coolers or fridges.
Good luck!
2007-01-29 12:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by tami1215 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
8 hours tops! i suggest a portable bottle warmer from walmart for 8 dollars adn a lunch box to keep it cool. you can breast feed him you know. 14 hours is a long time to not feed if you do it regulary, you may just leak. i did.
2007-01-29 12:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the flight attendant to store the milk for you and I would check with my Dr on a time.
2007-01-29 12:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by joshuakona 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breastmilk only they need, breastfeeding too.
2007-01-29 12:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by Expression 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 hour....buy one of the lunch packs or like a small cooler..it will help u alot. good luck.
2007-01-29 12:14:46 · answer #9 · answered by Tiffany D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2.5 hours, talk to the airline they may hold it for u
2007-01-29 12:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋