While a manual pump is quite inexpensive typically 30 or less a personal use electric breast pump is a far pricier purchase.
Is it safe to store breast pump in attic.
Never store breast milk in disposable bottle liners or plastic bags that are not intended for storing breast milk.
Store your packed breast pump in any clean dry area of your home storage closets or nooks are great options.
Consider these do s and don ts for breast milk storage.
At room temperature 77 f or colder for up to 4 hours.
Up to 12 months is acceptable.
If you choose to store your breast pump in a basement or attic space just be sure that it s an area where everything will remain dry protected and at a moderate temperature to avoid any unexpected damage.
Expect to spend 100 to 150 for a fairly basic single pump model and 150 to 300 for a double pump model with many desirable features.
In the freezer for about 6 months is best.
Breastmilk is not sterile but you do not want to introduce outside bacteria when getting ready to pump during pumping or when storing milk or transporting it to the nicu.
We give you the scoop on how long you can.
The cdc also recommends washing your hands before handling pump parts or pumped milk using a dedicated brush and wash basin for the parts rather than in the kitchen sink with a sponge used for the family s dishes and air drying the parts.
Before you begin to pump read the instruction manual for the breast pump and collection kit you are using.
In the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Consumers need to know it doesn t mean the pump is safe or hygienic that said only hospital grade pumps are top of the line in terms of durability and effectiveness.
Dedicated refrigerators and freezers are provided for breast milk storage in the hospital.
They also provide a reliable means of pumping both breasts simultaneously at the same time for mothers seeking to establish and maintain a milk supply.
Whether you are exclusively pumping or looking to build up an emergency stash knowing the safe ways to pump store and feed breast milk is important.
And once you start pumping it s important to know how to safely store your expressed milk.
Freshly expressed or pumped milk can be stored.
If storing it in a fridge the freshly pumped breast milk is good for up to 48 hours.
The bacterial growth that occurs in breast milk left out at room temperature can be dangerous to them and it s better to be safe.
