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There are a couple of ways to thaw frozen breast milk.
The first is to place it in a small pan of cool water (if it won't be used immediately) or warm water (if it will be immediately fed to the baby). Don't allow the water to cover the bottle as it could contaminate the breast milk.
After the breast milk is cooled, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, although it is best used as soon as possible. If the breast milk is warmed, it cannot be cooled or frozen again; it must be used or discarded.
Frozen breast milk may also be slowly thawed in the refrigerator and used within 48 hours.
A bottle warmer is another option.
Remember: NEVER thaw or warm breast milk by placing it in the microwave. Not only does it lose nutrients, it can have hot spots and cause the baby's mouth to be burned.
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