Mobility; Storing, Preparing & Feeding Breast Milk; Storing Breast Milk; Preparing Breast Milk - Medela Swing Mode D'emploi

3. Pumping (cont.)
Swing is small and lightweight, and comes with
®
everything you need.

3.2 Mobility

Use on any tabletop Clip onto your
or flat surface. belt or pocket.
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Hang around your neck,
over your shoulder, or
from a hook.
4. Storing, Preparing and Feeding Breast Milk

4.1 Storing Breast Milk

Warning
• 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.)
• When freezing, do not fill container more than 75% full to allow space for
expansion. Label container with date of pumping.
Freshly Expressed Breast Milk Storage Guidelines
(For Healthy Term Babies)
Room Cooler with
Refrigerator
Temperature Ice Pack
3–8 days
4–6 hours 24 hours
at 39 °F
at 66–78 °F at 59 °F
or lower
(19–26 °C) (15 °C)
(4 °C)
References: www.BreastmilkGuidelines.com

4.2 Preparing 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 under warm running water.
• Place the sealed bottle 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.

4.3 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.
For additional Breast milk collection and storage information, please visit www.BreastmilkGuidelines.com
Questions? Visit www.medela.com or call us at 1-800-435-8316.
Freezer
6–12
months
0– - 4 °F
(-18– - 20 °C)
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