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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Do not refreeze previously frozen breast milk once thawed.
Do not overheat or microwave breast milk as much of its nutritive
value will be lost and hot spots can occur and result in serious burns.
There are three ways to thaw frozen breast milk safely. If your caregiver
has given you alternative instructions, always adhere to those. Choose one
the following methods:
Move the bottle or bag to the back of the refrigerator 24 hours prior
to feeding.
Hold the bottle or bag under warm running water until the milk is
thawed and reaches room temperature.
Place the bottle or bag in a bowl of very warm water and gently
move it around in the bowl until thawed, refreshing the warm water
as it cools.
Note: Breastmilk is still considered frozen if it contains any amount of
ice particulates.
We recommend waiting until breastfeeding is well established prior to
feeding your baby expressed breastmilk. Always follow the advice of your
care provider.
WARMING MILK
Some babies prefer warm milk. To warm the milk, set bottle in a mug of
hot tap water for several minutes. Gently shake the bottle periodically.
Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist prior to feeding it to your
baby.
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