Experts say there are some steps you’re able to take to keep your milk safe.
Heres what you better know about your babys frozen or refrigerated milk in the event of a power outage.
That may mean stacking the bags on top of each other or next to each other in rows.
Put other frozen goods underneath, on top and on the sides of the milk, she says.
Store breast milkin freezer bags with minimal air.
How long is frozen breast milk or premade formula good for if you lose power?
The fridge will keep cold for about four hours, according to the FDA.
However, if you have already-mixed formula in the fridge, its consideredgood for 24 hourswhile its still cold.
Once its room temperature, formula is good for two hours.
If you have ready-made formula thats been opened, it can sit in your refrigerator for 48 hours.
Once it reaches room temperature, it also must be discarded after two hours.
If you’re pumping, what should you do if you lose power?
If the pump does have a battery, then ensure it is charged, Fogelman says.
Whatever you do, venture to stay on yourpumping schedule.
If thats not possible, Huppert recommends using a manual pump or hand-expressing milk.
(She recommends visitingLa Leche League Internationals websiteto learn the proper hand-expressing technique.)
