When working mothers finish their maternity leave and have to go to work, do they wean their babies off breast milk and start formula or do they choose to carry their babies on their backs? Many moms choose to breastfeed their babies, after all, breast milk is the best food for babies. When it comes to breastfeeding, we may not be unfamiliar with it, and many working moms join the ranks of breastfeeding when they go to work after giving birth. So, how to choose the tools for breastfeeding? How to store breast milk? …… Let’s find out. How to choose breastfeeding tools? 1, breast pump Electric breast pump Electric breast pump is more labor-saving, it is recommended that mothers choose the power and battery can be used. There are two kinds of electric breast pumps, one is single side and the other is double side. The double sided one is more expensive than the single sided one, but it saves time on breast pumping, which is very convenient for busy moms. Manual breast pumps Manual breast pumps are cheaper, at the same time, each mother’s mammary glands will have individual differences, the electric breast pump is set by the manufacturer a speed, if not used properly, it is likely to cause breast pain, while the manual breast pump can be adjusted according to the individual’s own needs of the speed. Breastmilk storage tools Breastmilk bags Storing breastmilk in breastmilk bags is a safe and convenient way to store breastmilk. Breastmilk bags are sterilized and mostly disposable, reducing the possibility of bacterial contamination of breastmilk; they are small in size and light in weight, easy to carry, and can be refrigerated or frozen. In addition, breastmilk preservation bags do not need to be cleaned, for working mothers to save time and effort, but used once and thrown away, the cost is higher. Breastmilk preservation bottle Breastmilk preservation bottles are similar in shape to milk bottles and have good sealing, and their biggest advantage is that they can store breastmilk over and over again, which is economical and practical, and the cost is low. However, breastmilk bottles have to be washed every day before they can be used again. According to the frequency of breastfeeding more than three times a day, at least three storage bottles have to be washed every day. Moreover, the bottles have to be sterilized in time after washing. Compared to disposable plastic bags, breastfeeding bottles are more troublesome, but they are more affordable. 3.Cold storage tools It is not recommended to store the breastmilk at room temperature, you should put it in the refrigerator or ice packs as soon as possible. Nowadays, many companies have refrigerators, so mothers can put the breastmilk in the freezer and bring it home at the end of the day. If you don’t have a refrigerator, you can buy an ice pack, put the ice rafts in the ice pack in the freezer overnight, and then put them in the ice pack when you go to work. Breastmilk can be kept in the ice pack with ice rafts for up to 24 hours, which is enough time for the mom to bring home breastmilk without worrying about it. Can breastmilk be refrozen after thawing? Breastmilk cannot be refrozen after thawing. Breastmilk that has been thawed and frozen over and over again can easily harbor bacteria, which is not good for your baby’s health. Therefore, thawed breastmilk, even if stored in the freezer, should be consumed within 24 hours, and what is not consumed should be thrown away. Tips for storing breastmilk in small portions For example: if your baby eats 80-100ML of milk per meal, you can store 100ML in each bag, so that you can easily take out the whole bag and thaw it and warm it up to give it to your baby directly. Record the date and time This step is very important, each breastmilk storage bag will have a place to record the time, write down in detail the specific time when the breastmilk is milked out, preferably specific to: the year, month, day, hour and minute. Generally speaking, start thawing your baby’s breastmilk with the oldest breastmilk first. How to heat breastmilk? 1. Frozen breastmilk can be rinsed with cold water and then added to a container of lukewarm water (avoid hot water) at about 40 degrees Celsius to warm it up. 2. After heating, it is best to drip the milk onto the back of your hand to feel the temperature close to your baby’s body temperature before letting your baby drink it. 3, can not be breast milk directly in the microwave oven or stove fire heating, this will destroy the nutrients in breast milk, and easy to burn the baby. 4, the American Academy of Pediatrics Encyclopedia of Parenting, sixth edition of the book suggests: breast milk after thawing may appear fat layering phenomenon, which does not affect the quality. You can gently shake the storage container until it shakes well. The smell or taste of stored milk may change, this is mainly due to the breakdown of fat into fatty acids by the enzymes contained in the milk, there is no need to worry too much about this as it is harmless to your baby. Breastfeeding may seem simple, just pump out the milk and put it into a container. In fact, it is a rather harrowing and heartbreaking thing that only baby moms who have experienced it will understand. Backmilk moms are definitely the “women” of breastfeeding moms, so let’s listen to their stories together and pay tribute to every backmilk mom, because they really deserve respect!