Milky 101: The effective storage methods to safeguard baby’s every milk sip

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Milky 101: The effective storage methods to safeguard baby’s every milk sip

By Alpro Pharmacy

December 28, 2023

So, you’ve done the hard work of choosing the best formula for your baby (bravo!)… but that was just the first step in your feeding journey. And now, you’re probably finding that your laundry list of feeding questions continues to grow, 1 of it is about milk powder storage method.

❌ When your milk storage method goes wrong:

⚠️ Expert mentioned that powdered milk can be contaminated by salmonella, Cronobacter and other pathogenic bacteria. The infections caused by Cronobacter bacteria are uncommon but can cause severe illness in infants. Symptoms can vary from infant to infant, but are not usually harmful in the long run.

✅ To keep powdered milk fresh and safe:

💡 It’s essential to follow the guidelines, recommendations, directions, and instructions provided by the CDC and other health organizations.

💡 It’s also important to use formula milk within the recommended time frame after opening the container and to discard any unused formula milk after feeding.

⭐ How about storing prepared milk in bottle? 🍼

✅ Room temperature: 2 hours

✅ Baby drinks but unfinish: 1 hour

✅ Fridge: 24 hours

There’s a lot to digest for parenthood! That’s why we’re here to guide you through all of your questions about storing and preparing baby formula…in a way that goes down easy.

💡 Parenting involves sleepless nights, stressful days, and many questions. We’re here to support you in your feeding journey and beyond. Walk to the nearest Alpro Pharmacy to get our expert’s assistance.

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