What to Use When Storing Breast Milk
Before expressing or pumping, you should have the right tools or equipment to get started. One of the most important tools you should have on hand is the right type of storage. Milk bottles may work for storing breast milk in the fridge for a short time. However, uf storage space is a bit tight, you may want to consider using dedicated breast milk storage bags or even food-grade containers.
These milk storage bags and bottles are designed to help you keep your breast milk safe and sanitary, as well as fit for consumption later on. What’s more, it’s worth emphasizing that these storage options are made on the sturdier side, ensuring that your breast milk stash remains safe and accessible over time. Apart from having the capacity to be frozen, these can also be thawed without damaging the container itself.
On top of having milk storage containers or bags with you, you should have your breast milk pumps with you at all times. An array of options are available on the market today ranging from manual hand pumps to electric pumps to letdown milk catchers and many others. Clean and sanitize these before and after every use.
