The best food for babies is breast milk, as long as there is a condition, most mothers will insist on breastfeeding, even office mothers, will still choose to carry milk, breast milk frozen storage in the refrigerator, in case of emergency.
But mothers should know that the baby's gastrointestinal tract is quite weak. This requires that what it eats must be healthy and sterile, so when choosing breast milk to freeze, pay attention to the following points:
First of all, there are many products on the market that store breast milk, and it is necessary to choose utensils or bags that can be frozen. Milk storage bags will be more convenient, in the selection of be sure to choose a big brand, good quality, after all, it contains the baby's rations. A bag is a one-time amount, thawed immediately after drinking, do not be afraid of waste, directly discarded, can not be frozen twice.
Second, pay attention to the date. Mothers can use markers to write dates on them when storing milk, ensuring that they can clearly know the birth time of breast milk, so that the baby can drink it in an orderly manner without expiring and wasting.
Finally, there are expired ones to be discarded in time. If it is a freezer, but often open and close the door to take the items, the storage period is 3 to 4 months, and if the door is not opened frequently, the storage period is about 6 months.
So, how can the hard-working breast milk be quickly thawed and heated for the baby after it is taken out of the refrigerator?
Breast milk in a frozen state, under normal circumstances, should be removed from the freezer about 8-12 hours before the child is ready to be fed, and placed in the refrigerator to gradually thaw. If it is necessary to thaw in a short period of time, the milk storage bag can be placed in cold water to accelerate the thawing process.
After thawing, the thawed breast milk is introduced into the bottle and placed in a bowl with warm water (do not boil in separate water) and slowly warmed up, and the water level should not exceed the cap.
After the frozen milk has been warmed, it can be gently shaken before use to mix the milk and fat evenly. After the end of the warming, a drop of milk should be dropped on the inside of the wrist, if it is close to the wrist temperature, it means that it is successful, and the baby can be fed. If you need to feed your baby frozen breast milk regularly, you can buy a milk warmer to heat it.