Yes, breast milk is being touted as the new face cream, botox, exfoliator, anti-aging, acne curing, wonder beauty treatment! Have you heard of snail cream or some other "not so normal" beauty secrets?
If you are a new mom or a new mom to be and you are lucky enough to have an abundant breast milk supply, your baby might be fed well and you may be wondering what to do with this extra breast milk. Expired breast milk can also seem like a waste but there are things you can do with your breast milk so it is not wasted.
Here is some great news, you can both revive and survive during those first few months or even years of feeding your baby by using your breast milk to stay fresh-faced and feeling beautiful. We are not the only ones that think we are on to something when it comes to using breast milk for beauty, in fact, there are now beauty salons in New York and across the country that offer baby milk facials, yep breast milk facials!
If using someone else's breast milk makes you feel uncomfortable we have some tips to help you do it yourself from the comfort of your home.
It makes perfect sense that breast milk can be good for not just your baby but for you and your skin. This is because breast milk is calming, antimicrobial and antiseptic, it also has a ton of lauric acid which is a super power when it comes to clear, healthy skin.
So how should you use this wonderful skin care that your own body is making, here are some great ideas!
As you can see breast milk can replace a lot of items in your beauty cabinet. If it works as well for you as it has for other moms, you can worry less about wasting your milk!
Aside from your beauty routine breast milk can also be used in other ways. Be sure to check with your health professional before trying these treatments.
Learning more about Breast Milk and its Benefits
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]]>Storing breast milk is a great way to save money and time when baby needs to eat. Yes, you can store bags and bags of this goodness and surprise yourself on your nursing success! Put some in the fridge, in the freezer, and even make breastmilk popsicles for your little one as a yummy cool treat!
What you will need:
Sterilized containers or breastmilk bags
Marking pen to properly date your containers
At Room Temperature:
Store safely at room temperature (66-72 F, 19-22 C) for up to six hours
If you want it on the go, use a cool box with ice packs and keep for up to 20 hours
In the Refrigerator:
Lasts up to 6-8 days at around 32-39 F, 0-4 C
Make sure to store your milk in the back portion of the fridge where it is cooler and away from uncooked foods and meats
In the Freezer:
Use the freezer compartment with a seperate door to store milk up to 3 or 4 months depending how often the door is opened
In the deep freezer ( 0F, -19C) mama's milk can last six months or longer
Ready to use the Stored Milk?
Gently thaw the stored breast milk under warm running water and gently stir to test the temp and mix up the separation. Be sure to never microwave the milk as it kills those amazing immune boosting antibodies and nutrients in the milk. Also, you can restore the milk in the fridge for 24 hours, but do not refreeze.
Cool Tips:
For moms that are returning to work, storing breastmilk is a great way to continue your milk supply because of the frequent expressing.
Wear some easy to nurse or pump in clothes to work, like the amamelzer nursing tanks, for easy pumping and this will help with your milk storing success. The tops are simple for layering and your co workers will love the look mixed in your work style. No fuss and makes pumping on a tight schedule much easier.
Keep your pump super clean as well as hands when expressing and storing. Keeping breastmilk safe is very important mamas!
A nice chic pump bag is the perfect accessory for working moms. There are many super pretty options out there. Search for one that will look good beyond breastfeeding pumping mom days.
Easy hack: Try a long soda carton cut open at the top to store breastmilk bags in the freezer.
Direct Pump-to-Bags are really nifty to save time. They cost a bit more, but can be worth it if you really prefer the ease, especially if you are a pumping at work mom.
Breastmilk Pops
These are really neat treats for when baby wants a snack, or you need to defrost some breastmilk quickly to add in baby's food when introducing solids. Get a popsicle mold that is meant for these little bubbies so everything stays clean, stored fresh, safe, and easy.
Remember:
....and nobody like spilled milk so store away ladies!
Always CONSULT your doctor for the best tips for you and your baby.
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