Storing & handling breastmilk, Thawing & preparing breastmilk – Dr. Brown's Manual Breast Pump User Manual
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Always clean your pump after every pumping session.
Warning:
Pumping should not cause pain or discomfort. If you experience discomfort dur-
ing pumping, contact a Lactation Consultant or your healthcare provider.
STORING & HANDLING BREASTMILK
After expressing your breastmilk, it is important to store and handle it properly.
Make sure your hands and storage containers are clean to avoid
contamination of your expressed breastmilk.
Use Breastmilk Collection Bottles or Breastmilk Storage Bags to store your
breastmilk. These can be used in the refrigerator or freezer.
Be sure your storage bottle or bag is sealed tightly to ensure freshness of the
breastmilk.
Date code your bottles or bags if you do not intend to use your breastmilk
immediately.
For extended storage, freeze your breastmilk.
When freezing breastmilk in Dr. Brown’s® bottles, remove internal vent
system, then seal with storage caps.
Warning:
Do not add fresh breastmilk to already frozen breastmilk in a storage container. Do not save
breastmilk from a used bottle for another feeding.
THAWING & PREPARING BREASTMILK
After storing your breastmilk, follow these steps to prepare it for baby:
To thaw breastmilk, place the sealed Collection Bottle or Storage Bag in
refrigerator or run under cool tap water.
To warm breastmilk, place the sealed Collection Bottle or Storage Bag in
warm tap water.
Always check breastmilk temperature before feeding baby.
Use thawed breastmilk immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.