Rumble Tuff Easy Express 2 - Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

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Power Options Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
Important Notes:
• STORAGE CONTAINERS: The best option for storing human milk is glass or
hard-sided plastic containers with well-tting tops. When you are freezing
your breastmilk, do not ll the container more the 3/4 full to allow for
expansion from freezing. Store milk in the main refrigerator or freezer
compartment, away from the door, to avoid changes in temperature that
may compromise the milk.
• RE-WARMING THE FROZEN MILK: Frozen milk can be thawed in the
refrigerator overnight or under cool running water. Gradually increase the
temperature of the water to heat the milk to feeding temperature. Be sure
to use thawed milk within 24 hours. Discard any leftovers.
• RE-WARMING THE REFRIGERATED MILK: Refrigerated milk can be warmed
by running under warm water for several minutes. ALWAYS test the
temperature of the milk on the inside of your wrist before feeding it to
your baby. The milk should feel warm, not hot.
• WHAT TO DO: Storing milk in 2 to 4 oz amounts may reduce waste. Write
the date you expressed your milk on the container (include your baby's
name on the label if your baby is in a day-care setting). Use the oldest milk
rst. Throw away previously frozen milk that is not used within 24 hours.
• WHAT NOT TO DO: Do NOT heat milk directly on the stove. Do NOT thaw
in hot or boiling water. Do NOT microwave milk, as microwaving alters
the composition of the milk and may create hot spots that may burn your
baby. Do NOT refreeze thawed milk.
• NOTE: Human milk may separate into a milk layer and a cream layer when
it is stored. This is normal. Gently swirl to redistribute the cream before
giving to baby. Sometimes thawed milk may smell or taste soapy. This is
due to a breakdown in the milk fats. The milk is safe and most babies will
still drink it.
• STORAGE: Expressed milk can be kept in a common refrigerator at the
workplace or day care center. The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and
the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) agree that
human milk is not among the body uids that require special handling or
storage in a separate container.
Check with your healthcare provider or an International Board-Certied
Lactation Consultant for specic storage instructions. This information is
based on current research and applies to mothers who are storing their milk
for home use with a healthy, full-term baby.