Some mothers need to express breast milk so that their baby can be fed when they're not around.Milk that does not go rancid is important for your baby's health.There are many ways to keep it.It should be easy to verify that it is fresh.
Step 1: Don't be afraid of weird colors.
The texture and color of your milk can change.This shows the changing needs of your baby.The freshness of milk is not judged by appearance.Milk can change in color during storage or a single feeding.Milk can sometimes have a bluish, greenish, or even brownish color.It can be separated into layers of lighter milk and more dense cream.You should swirl it to mix the two together.
Step 2: Don't drink milk that is three days old.
Milk can often last longer than this, but its shelf life varies depending on how it is stored.After three days in the fridge, you should smell the milk to make sure it's fresh.If the milk was out for three hours, you should be careful.Milk can be stored at room temperature from three to six hours depending on how cool the room is.Milk can be left in the cooler for 24 hours if you store it in an insulated cooler.
Step 3: Test for a sour smell.
The smell of sour cow milk is strong and distinctive.This is the only way to determine if milk is rancid.
Step 4: Don't worry about a soapy smell.
Some mothers will find that their milk develops a metallic taste if stored.Most babies do not mind the taste.If your baby rejects it, try swerving it to stop the smell.
Step 5: There is a store in the back of the fringe.
The milk will be exposed to more heat or temperature fluctuations from the opening and closing of the refrigerator if it is kept on or near the door.The milk will be more likely to stay in the back.
Step 6: Store in a tightly sealed container.
Glass, disposable bottle liners, and mother's milk bags are the best.Soft plastic bags are better than hard plastic.Ensuring that other containers in the fridge are closed tightly so that the milk doesn't absorb the other odors is important.Baking soda can help absorb odors.
Step 7: Milk containers have a date.
If you write the date on the container, you can make sure you use the older milk first.You can put milk from one week to the next in a bag or box that is labeled.
Step 8: The milk should be frozen.
You should freeze the milk if you don't plan to use it in a few days.In the back of the freezer, put it in a tightly sealed container.Within 24 hours, you can use it.Milk can last from three months to a year if you open the freezer frequently.Don't use a microwave to thaw the milk.Put it under water.Do not bring it to a boil.It's normal for it to separate into milk and cream while frozen.It's a good idea to mix these together.
Step 9: Milk with a soapy flavor.
If you discover that your milk has a soapy flavor and that this is a problem for your baby, you can try boiling it.The temperature should show signs of a full bubble, but not a rolling boil.Cool and store the milk.Do not scald it if it does not bother your child.Some of the milk's vitamins will be lost in the process.