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• In order to preserve the components of the breastmilk, thaw in the refrigerator
overnight or by holding the bottle/bag under running warm water (max. 37°C/98.6°F).
• Gently shake the bottle/bag to blend any fat that has separated.
• Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave oven or in a pan of boiling water
(danger of burning)
11. PREPARING & FEEDING BREAST MILK
Preparing Breast Milk
CAUTION
• Do not thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave or in a pan of boiling water.
• Do not microwave breast milk. Microwaving can cause severe burns to baby’s
mouth from hot spots that develop in the milk during microwaving. (Microwaving
can also change the composition of breast milk.)
• Thaw breast milk overnight in the refrigerator. Thawed breast milk is safe in the
refrigerator for 24 hours. Do not refreeze thawed breast milk.
• Quickly thaw breast milk by holding the bottle or bag under warm running water.
• Place the sealed bottle or bag in a bowl of warm water for 20-minutes to bring it
to body temperature.
• If you are adding expressed breast milk to a container of already frozen breast milk,
make sure to add a lesser amount than the already frozen amount.
Feeding Breast Milk
• It is recommended that breastfeeding is well established prior to bottle feeding
your baby
• Always inspect the bottle, nipple and other components immediately before and
after each use. If nipple appears cracked or torn, discontinue use immediately.
• To prevent possible choking hazard, test strength of nipple by pulling on bulb
portion of the nipple.
• Do not attempt to enlarge the nipple hole.
• Infants must not be bottle fed without adult supervision.
• Nipple should not be used as a pacifier.
