Can I store a bottle with express milk in an insulated nappy bag for a few hours?

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ked.08

I would love to be able to take a bottle with expressed milk to the shops or when we are going somewhere that breastfeeding is a little akward. Can I store the bottle in one of those insulated bottle bags? Can I maybe take the frozen breast milk bags and sterilised bottles and heat when needed? I am not sure how long I can keep it out of the freezer before it is ruined. Thanks :-)

Answer
Yes, you can do this.

Freshly expressed breast milk can be left out at room temperature for at least six hours.

Frozen breast milk can be stored in the fridge for 24 hours once it's thawed. Frozen milk loses some of its immune properties and isn't as resilient to bacterial growth as fresh milk is. It would be fine to tote it along in a small insulated bag (like a lunch kit) with an ice pack to prevent it from thawing too quickly. For both of my kids, I've also brought along a thermos of hot water to heat bottles in once they were ready to eat.

Refer to this chart and the accompanying article - it will help you figure out how to store and transport your milk:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T026900.asp#T026901

Good luck!

Ideas on what to send kids for lunch at school?

Lil lady

My kids can be picky at times and hate school food ( i don't blame them) I need ideas on things I can send them for lunch that will keep well in their lunch bag for a few hours.
Btw they are in K and 3rd grade

Answer
you should be able to find a small refreezable ice pack at walmart or pretty much anywhere like that...that is what i put in my daughters lunch box to make sure nothing cold spoils...then after school just put it back in the freezer for the next morning...

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