Breast Milk Storage
Breast Milk Storage
Breastmilk storage products are an essential when breastfeeding. Giving your breast milk a longer shelf life and providing you with a pre-sterilised milk storage option, Pigeon breastmilk storage is available in either a bag or bottle.
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Key types of breast milk storage
Storing expressed breast milk is an ultimate choice for a lot of breastfeeding mums.
- Breast Milk Storage Bags
Pigeon Breastmilk Storage Bags are pre-sterilised and ready to use. They are a convenient way to store your expressed breast milk, its clever design allows it to self-stand, making it easier to transfer the milk from the pump and upright store it in the fridge, and the double zip closure minimise the risk of any leaks.
- Breast Milk Storage Bottles
Available in wide neck baby bottle or slim neck baby bottle, Pigeon Breastmilk Storage Bottles are BPA and BPS free and can go into the fridge or freezer. It comes in a three pack and can be used as a feeding bottle with the SofTouch teats (wide neck) or Flexible teats (slim neck).
How long can breast milk be stored for?
According to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, freshly expressed breast milk can be stored:
- On the bench: up to 8 hours (in room temperature less than 26°C)
- In the fridge: up to 72 hours
- In the freezer: up to 3 months (on a temperature of -18°C), if in deep freeze (-20°C), it can be stored from 6 to 12 months.
After the breast milk is taken out of the freezer, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 hours and in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Don’t refreeze previously frozen breast milk.
Whats the difference between Pigeon’s breast milk storage bags and breast milk storage bottles?
Both storage bags and storage bottles are perfect for storing your breast milk. Storage bags take less space in the fridge, freezer or on the bag for on the go, but the choice is totally up to what you prefer.
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