hey everyone Dr Mike here with Pim and today we're talking about one of the most incredible Gifts of nature breast milk it's packed with essential nutrients antibodies and enzymes crucial for your baby's growth whether you're heading back to work or need a break knowing how to store your breast milk safely is key we're covering everything from containers to temperature guidelines and thoring sticker around before you toss that precious breast milk in the fridge let's talk containers the gold standard is using breast milk storage bags pre-sterilized for convenience for an eco-friendly option opt for BPA free
glass or food grade plastic containers with tight sealing Lids avoid using regular plastic bags or non-sterilized bottles we want to keep those tiny tummies happy and healthy all right let's talk temperature at room temperature around 77 degf freshly expressed breast milk is good for up to 4 hours for longer storage refrigerate within 2 hours of expressing in the fridge at 40° breast milk is good for up to 4 days store it at the back of the fridge for consistent temperature proper temperature is crucial for maintaining nutrients and preventing bacterial [Music] growth for long-term storage the
freezer is your best friend in a standard freezer at UD breast milk lasts 3 to 6 months in a deep freezer at 201 18 dig it can last up to 12 months always label containers with the date and leave space for expansion how do you warm up stored breast milk safely Thor it gradually in the refrigerator overnight to retain quality if short on time th under cool running water gradually increasing the temperature once thed gently swirl to mix any separated layers avoid shaking as it can damage delicate nutrients [Music] let's talk hygiene wash your hands
thoroughly before touching your breast pump or storage containers clean and sterilize all pumping equipment bottles and containers after each use follow the manufacturer's instructions for sterilization use insulated cooler bags with ice packs when transporting expressed milk there you have it you're now armed with the knowledge to store and handle your breast milk like a pro by following these guidelines you're ensuring your baby receives all the benefits of breast milk thanks for joining us give this video a thumbs up if you found it helpful and subscribe to the Pim channel for more parenting tips until next
time stay healthy and keep those little ones happy
