Store Your Milk The Right Way

The Right Way to Store Pumped You Breast Milk

Ensuring the safe storage of breast milk is vital for preserving its nutritional and immunological properties. Start by thoroughly washing your hands before expressing or handling the milk. For storage, opt for clean, sterilized containers with secure lids or utilize Spectra Lebanon milk storage bags.

When it's time to use the stored milk, warm it by placing the container in warm water. As you do this, gently swirl to mix any separated fat; remember to avoid using microwaves for this purpose. Always label your storage containers with the date to ensure you use the oldest milk first, optimizing its benefits for your little one.

HUMAN MILK STORAGE - QUICK REFERENCE CARD

• Freshly Expressed Milk:
  • Warm Room (27 - 32 °C): 4 hours (Ideal: 3-4 hours)
  • Room Temperature (16 - 26 °C): 8 hours
  • Insulated Cooler with Ice Packs (15 °C): 24 hours
• Refrigerated Milk (Always store at the back, away from the door):
  • Fresh Milk (0-4°C): 8 days (Ideal: 3 days)
  • Thawed Milk (0-4°C): 24 hours
• Frozen Milk (Never refreeze and store away from the door/sides):
  • Freezer Compartment Inside Refrigerator (Varies): 2 weeks
  • Self-Contained Freezer Unit of a Refrigerator/Freezer (<4°C): 6 months
  • Separate Deep Freeze (-18°C): 12 months (Ideal: 6 months)

For babies with serious health concerns or those who are hospitalized, it's essential to consult with the baby's doctor about these storage guidelines.