The full kit for a "breast milk preparing" mom: an electric breast milk pump, overflow pads, and several bottles and storage bags.
But how to milk on time? How is the milk preserved? What about business trips? Where to suck the milk is more suitable? Here are some tips from experienced mothers about breastfeeding.
1. Do not be afraid of hardships in breastfeeding
Breastfeeding should never be a struggle to feed your baby well. It is important to recognize the benefits of breastfeeding, and once you have made up your mind, you should make smart use of all resources and seek out quality and convenient breastfeeding supplies to help you stick to preparing breast milk.
2. Choose a good electric breast milk pump
Breastfeeding for 12 months is the best, and the number of times per day is 4 to 5 times, each time about half an hour, so investing in a good electric breast milk pump is more suitable for working mothers.
The first advantage is it is quick and convenient to finish sucking milk quickly at work; the second is environmental protection. The electric breast milk pump can be reused, lent to relatives and friends, etc., to continue the story of "breast milk preparing" mom.
3. Note the date on the outside of the milk bag
If you use the electric breast milk pump to pump a lot of milk on that day, you need to mark the date on the breast milk storage bag and put it in the refrigerator as a spare milk for your baby when you are on a business trip or traveling.
4. Don't be afraid of embarrassment when feeding
May not find the right place when sucking milk. In short, don't be afraid of embarrassment when sucking the milk, and let others help you, because everyone will understand the persistence and greatness of mother. In fact, as long as you open your mouth, everyone will be willing to help you.
5. The freezing equipment is very important
Get blue ice and portable freezer bags are used to keep breast milk cold. If the office does not have a refrigerator, you can also buy a small desktop refrigerator for storage of short periods of time in the office.
6. Use storage bags wisely
Now there are breast milk storage bags specially for the freezer. In order to ensure the safety and pollution-free milk storage, do not use fresh bags to store milk into the freezer. Fresh bags are easy to break and unsafe.
7. Storage time of breast milk
Breast milk storage time is important. Breast milk can be saved between 0 and 4℃ for about 8 days, and below 0℃ can be saved for 3 to 4 months. So mothers must understand the preservation time, and do a good job of pre-storage.
Feeding time should also be paid attention to. Mothers must pump the breast milk in time to ensure milk production and avoid milk scabies, and also to keep the biological clock going on time so that they can still breastfeed on time when they get home.
When you travel temporarily, you need to bring a "full set of equipment". Then during travels, you have conditions to store breast milk instead of dumping it after sucking. Then prepare a portable microwave steam sterilizer. When you go out, you can use the microwave oven to clean and sterilize the anti colic feeding bottles and breast pump.
The above are the experiences that "breast milk preparing" moms need to pay attention to, which can help them to do breastfeeding well.
All in all, after having a scientific approach, "breast milk preparing" moms should also have a good mindset and believe that mothers are the greatest and good ideas will bring good gains.
