[blparent] powdered formula

[Angie Matney]

Makes sense to me. My pump came with a magnet that had the different
time frames.

Angie



On 3/29/12, Erin Rumer <erinrumer at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've never heard keeping breast milk in the fridge up to 8 days, but I had a
> lactation nurse say that instead of trying to remember a million numbers
> just remember 5 5 5.  Five days in the fridge, 5 hours out on the counter to
> thaw out after being frozen and 5 months in the freezer to store.  This is
> an easy thing to remember that will guarantee safe milk.  I'd rather toss
> something a little early to be safe than go a little too long with it and
> take the chance of making baby sick.
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Angie Matney
> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 3:15 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] powdered formula
>
> I have even seen some guidelines for breast milk storage (including what
> came with my pump) saying it can be kept in the fridge for up to
> 8 days.
>
> Angie
>
>
>
> On 3/29/12, Erin Rumer <erinrumer at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Yes, once the powder formula container is open most instruction say
>> not to keep it longer than a month in the cupboard and once it's mixed
>> with water it's important not to keep it in the fridge past 48 hours
>> because of bacteria that grow.  Breast milk can be kept longer in the
>> fridge which is up to 5 days.
>>
>> Erin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 5:25 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] powdered formula
>>
>> Our peditritian said it would be good for a few days, I think as long
>> as milk.
>> We made pitchers of it and never had a problem.
>> I found making it in bulk easier. I'd use the blender.  I also liked
>> being able to get a bottle when I had a hungry baby.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Chris R
>> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 3:24 PM
>> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] powdered formula
>>
>> I'm just making an observation but doesn't the formula only last for
>> 24 hours once made and in the refrigerater?  Hense a pitcher may not
>> be useful to some.  Correct me if I'm wrong?
>> take care
>> Chris
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