Here's the scenario...I pump 6 ounces of milk, put it directly in the bottle and feed her. She only eats 4 ounces, can I put the remaining 2 ounces in the fridge for the next feeding?
Next scenario...I previously pumped 6 ounces of milk and stored it in the fridge. Then warmed it up and put it in a bottle, she only eats 4 ounces. Can I put that remaining 2 ounces back in the fridge for the next feeding?
Last scenario...I previously pumped 6 ounces and stored it in the freezer. I thawed it out and put it in a bottle, she only eats 4 ounces. Can I put that remaining 2 ounces back in the fridge for the next feeding?
Separate breastmilk into smaller portions so you don't have to waste any of the 'liquid gold.' We all know how precious it is :)
If at all possible, I would separate it before you feed it to her to avoid any bacteria from her mouth getting back into the bottle or on the nipple. But you should be able to feed any breastmilk to her as long as its been referigerated for at least a day.
Are you always pumping then feeding? If you are pour 4 ounces in a bottle and feed her, then the next time if you pump 6 oz and feed her 4 you have a 4 oz. bottle left over to freeze for later.
Rule of thumb: Once it is out of your body or thawed. It can be re-refridgerated and heated for up to 24 hours before it is no good.
Hope this helps. :o)
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Once she drinks from the bottle you can't save it anymore due to probable contamination. Just put 4 oz in the bottle and refrigerate the other 2 oz for later.
The general rule of thumb is once they have sucked on the bottle, anything left in the bottle when they are done is not good to be kept. When the baby sucks on the bottle, the nipple lets bacteria in which can contaminate the milk. So when you pump, you should put 4 ounces in a container and the remaining 2 ounces in a container. The next time you pump do the same thing. You shouldn't mix the fresh warm milk with the already cold milk, but once they are the same temp you can combine them.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
I'm with Shelly on this one. Just separate 4oz at first, and freeze or refridgerate the rest. Easy fix.
yes! for up to 48 hours if you separate and put into another container and put in fridge after pumping....i do it all the time, and if i have enough in the fridge i freeze...i have about 1.5 months worth in the fridge that should stay good for up to 3-5 months!
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