Everyone knows the superiority of breast milk, which is the most precious gift given by nature to babies. However, in some cases, fresh breast milk cannot be directly fed. This is where frozen or frozen milk comes in. Not only are they more nutritious than formula milk, but they also better meet your baby's growing needs. So, how do you properly thaw and warm milk to maximize the retention of nutrients in breast milk while ensuring that it is safe to drink?
1. The correct way to thaw breast milk
1.Remove frozen breast milk from the refrigerator ahead of time and let it thaw naturally at room temperature, or put it in the freezer room ahead of time to thaw it.
2.Do not freeze the thawed breast milk again, and it is recommended to feed the baby within 12 hours of the thawed breast milk.
3.Do not leave the thawed breast milk for too long to avoid spoilage.
Second, the correct way to warm milk
1.Preheat the bottle warmer to a suitable temperature, usually 40-45 degrees Celsius.
2.Place the thawed breast milk in a bottle warmer and let it sit for a few minutes to warm the milk to a suitable temperature.
3.Take out the warm breast milk and check whether the temperature is appropriate, generally it is advisable to drop it on the back of the hand without burning.
4.Before feeding, drop breast milk on the inside of your wrist and check that the breast milk is at the right temperature.
3. Precautions
1.Do not freeze the thawed breast milk again, and it is recommended to feed the baby within 12 hours of the thawed breast milk.
2.When warming the milk, pay attention not to the temperature too high, so as not to burn the baby.
3.Do not leave warm breast milk for too long to avoid spoilage.
4.If the baby does not finish eating, the remaining breast milk can be discarded without reheating.
In conclusion, proper defrosting and warming methods are essential for breastfeeding. These methods not only help your baby absorb nutrients better, but also avoid problems such as breast milk spoilage caused by improper handling. Therefore, as confinement sisters, it is important to master the correct methods of thawing and warming milk to ensure that your baby can enjoy fresh and healthy breast milk.