If you use breastmilk bottle , then you have to remember the 5 points.
Post delivery , mother’s milk is the ultimate nectar for the child. But if breast milk is produced more by mother , then the additional milk should be fed to baby or if baby refuse to have it then one has to discard the milk, other wise it will create pain in the breast , ultimately the situation will turn serious if those milkfull brest is not taken care of.
The one solution is that one can store milk in breast feed bottle for few hours but in that case one has to take care of the following 5 things.
1. Room Temperature Breastmilk can be left at room temperature for up to 4 hours after feeding. This is because bacteria can grow rapidly in breastmilk, especially when it is warm. If the temperature is above 77°F, it is recommended to discard the breastmilk after 2 hours.
2. Refrigerator Breastmilk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days after feeding. It is important to label the bottle with the date and time it was expressed. It is also recommended to store the breastmilk at the back of the refrigerator, where the temperature is the coldest.
3. Freezer Breastmilk can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months after feeding. It is important to label the bottle with the date and time it was expressed. It is also recommended to store the breastmilk in the back of the freezer, where the temperature is the coldest.
4. Thawing Breastmilk When thawing breastmilk, it is recommended to use the oldest milk first. Breastmilk can be thawed in the refrigerator overnight or by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water. It is important to never thaw breastmilk in the microwave, as it can destroy the nutrients and create hot spots that can burn the baby’s mouth.
5. Discarding Breastmilk If breastmilk has been left out at room temperature for more than 4 hours, it should be discarded. If breastmilk has been in the refrigerator for more than 4 days or in the freezer for more than 6 months, it should also be discarded. Additionally, if breastmilk has an unusual odor or appearance, it should be discarded.
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