The correct way to reheat frozen breast milk?

Question

I want to introduce my daughter to a bottle tonight. What is the correct way to thaw frozen breast milk? I was planning on putting the bag in hot water (not boiling). Also, if there is extra, can it be refrigerated for 24 hours after being thawed? Thanks!

Answer 1

straight from the freezer, i stick it under my faucet because it produces super hot water. leave it in the bag and let the super hot water run on top of it but shake it up every few seconds. once its fully thawed, you can feel the bag to see the temp of the milk it should feel like the temp of your own body temp. any leftovers refridgerate immediately with the cap on the nipple for 24 hours. it can also last for 1 hour at room temp.

Answer 2

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milks...

To thaw milk

    * Thaw slowly in the refrigerator (this takes about 12 hours – try putting it in the fridge the night before you need it). Avoid letting milk sit out at room temperature to thaw.

    * For quicker thawing, hold container under running water - start cool and gradually increase temperature.

Previously frozen milk may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours after it has finished thawing. Do not refreeze.

To warm milk

    * Heat water in a cup or other small container, then place frozen milk in the water to warm; or

    * Use a bottle warmer.

    * NEVER microwave human milk or heat it directly on the stove.

The cream will rise to the top of the milk during storage. Gently swirl milk (do not shake) to mix before checking temperature and offering to baby.

If baby does not finish milk at one feeding, it may be refrigerated and offered at the next feeding before it is discarded.

Refrigerated Milk (Store at back, away from door)

Refrigerator (fresh milk) 32-39°F / 0-4°C 8 days

Refrigerator (thawed milk) 32-39°F / 0-4°C 24 hours

Answer 3

I put the bag in a warm water bath until it melts. You can also run water over the bag. Once it is defrosted, swirl it so that the fat mixes in, and then put it in the bottle. Frozen milk can be left out for 1 hour after defrosted, or in the fridge for 24 hours. My frozen milk always smells a little different than fresh milk, but my baby doesn't seem to mind.