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Storing breast milk
Iam a working woman and my baby is 1 and half month old. Can I store breast milk in milk storage bags for later use. Is it safe for baby.
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At room temperature it can b stored upto 6-8 hrs, in refrigerator upto 24 hrs.....
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Yes you can definitely store the breast milk in fact in refrigerators it could be stored for or 5 to 6 hours also
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Dr. Harit Bansal
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17 yrs exp
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Breast milk can be stored
1=roomtemp. Up to 6hrs, optimal 4hrs.
2=insulated cooler IE with ice packs of upto one day.
3=refrigerators#back of refrigerator upto 5days, optimal within 3 days.
4=deep freezer #back of deep freezer upto 12months., optimal is 6months.
Thawing should be done slowly keeping in warm water. Not directly.
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