How to Thaw Breast Milk

Just as freezing breast milk correctly helps prevent babies from getting sick, thawing it safely also decreases the risk.

Instructions

1

Remove bottles or bags of breast milk from the freezer.

2

Check the date labels to make sure the milk is less than four to six months old.

3

Place the milk in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

4

Defrost the milk more quickly by placing the bottle under warm running water for about 30 minutes.