The same immune properties in your milk that protect your baby also help protect the milk from bacteria growth while it sits on the refrigerator shelf.
The options include hard or soft containers, with several choices under each category. Each has advantages and drawbacks. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of research about how storage containers affect human milk. One study showed that the leukocytes in milk the live cells that transfer immunity from you to your baby sticks to the side of glass containers, but subsequent research showed greater numbers of leukocytes in glass containers than in plastic, as the cells were released from the sides of the containers over time.
Research has also shown a loss of antibodies and fat in milk that is stored in plastic bags, but this information applies only to disposable plastic nurser bags, the thin ones you can buy at most stores to use with baby bottles.
Plastic bags specially designed for freezing and storing breast milk are available from many companies that specialize in products for breastfeeding mothers and babies. These bags are sturdier than those used in baby bottles and have self-closures that are easier to seal and label.
They do a better job of protecting milk components than nurser bags. Some types can be attached directly to your pump. The information currently available suggests that glass or hard-sided plastic containers the kind of plastic that is clear, not cloudy provide the best protection for nutrients and immunities.
Hard containers should have secure, one-piece tops. Convenience is another issue, and opinions will vary. However, filling them and pouring milk out of them can be awkward and a concern when storing breast milk.
When you are pumping milk for a full-term, healthy baby, you do not need to worry about sterilizing storage containers or pump parts. Wash your storage containers in hot soapy water, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before you pump. Storage containers and parts of some pumps can be washed in a dishwasher. If your baby is going to be fed expressed breast milk away from home, perhaps at daycare or on a day out with a non-breastfeeding parent, then you not only need to store the expressed breast milk safely, but you also need to safely transport it.
This might be an insulated cool bag or box designed to transport baby bottles or it could be an insulated container designed to transport food. Whatever container you choose, it should be made from food-safe materials. To help keep the breast milk cool, you can also place frozen freezer blocks in the container. Ideally, you should transport breast milk that has been frozen. Do not refreeze it. It should then be used within hours as you cannot be sure how cold it remained during transport.
Close menu. Shop All. Close cart. Completely dry your hands with either a clean cloth, paper towel or a hand dryer. During overnight trips or longer, shipping breast milk is always an option. Knowing when you will be traveling and for how long can help you pre-plan when to pump, what supplies to pack, and how to ship breast milk. As a first option, consider MilkStork for safe, seamless delivery of your breast milk from anywhere in the world.
MilkStork offers several convenient shipping options and makes it easy to choose what works best for getting your breast milk home to your baby.
You can start an order here for national shipments, while international orders can be started here - First, by selecting how many containers you'll need and whether you plan to ship your breast milk, check it with baggage at an airport, or tote it with you as carry-on during your travel home:. In many instances, women who use MilkStork are reimbursed through their employer when shipping breast milk is necessary during a work trip.
Be sure to review your company's employee handbook or speak to your employer ahead of time to find out if your milk shipping can be expensed! We also encourage you to visit NewMomsHealthyReturns. If you have time, there is also a way to create your own cold shipping package using dry ice. A Google search or the Dry Ice Directory can be helpful for locating suppliers near you.
Once you have all your supplies, follow these guidelines for packaging and shipping your breast milk from any location:. Insert your bags or containers of frozen breast milk into a strong, sturdy plastic bag that zips or seals shut and then secure as tightly as possible some moms even double-bag their containers for extra protection.
Place bags into a Styrofoam cooler that is thick and durable enough to keep your breast milk frozen while ensuring protection during the shipping process. For your safety, it is imperative to wear gloves when handling dry ice!
Make sure your hands are protected before layering your dry ice and breast milk throughout the cooler. An ideal shipment will have dry ice along the bottom and sides of the cooler, as well as on top of your breast milk bag s. Fill any extra space in the cooler with newspaper or packing paper for additional insulation and to prevent your breast milk bag s from shifting while being transported.
The dry ice should vent as it slowly changes from a solid to a gas. Otherwise, pressure can build and potentially damage your shipment or prevent it from reaching its destination.
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