Once opened, how long can the milk in these bottles be used? 1 hour, 2 hours, 48 hours how many? Does refrigerating helps or is required?
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The bottle says use within 48 hours (refrigerated). I assume that's only if your baby hasn't drunk directly from the container because then the usual 1 hour rule would probably apply.
598028
Generally I always used within 8hr. But is more due to need than schedule. However, if it was more than 24hr & I only had some left, I threw it out - why bother taking chances. Definitely refrigerate - these thing smell & taste bad in my opinion, opened without refrigeration or cold weather, I don't think is a good idea.
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We use 2 packets & about 1/2 gal of milk. In a 1/2 gal jar, hand tighten the lid. Leave at room temp for 24 hrs. Lightly mix after 12 hrs. If it doesn't look thick enough after 24, go another 12 & if needed another 12. After making a few times you will get the hang of it
1484758
how long does it take to refreeze after use in a biomedical freezer? I want to reuse my caps during a 4 hour infusion.
2119196
I used milk n dark chocolate that I bought from Michaels Craft store. If you put in fridge it takes 15 mins n freezer like 5 mins
25894
I fill 2 or 3 water bottles 3/4 of the way and freeze them. They keep everything cold four hours. They keep everything dry and at the end of the day you sill have cold water to drink. Test it once with regular milk just to be safe.
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You can keep mixed formula for an hour if left unrefrigerated and 24 hours if refrigerated.
1451477
it only blows cool air as long as the water lasts, that depends on the weather. i would say 5 hours average. i also add extra ice from time to time because that only lasts about an hour in hot weather. the extra ice melts and adds water to the container. you can freeze blocks in old milk containers.
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That's going to depend on how you're using them. We used them to warm up baby bottles, ~4oz of very cold liquid, in a zippered insulated bag, took maybe 5-10 min to reach a warm, drinkable temp. If we left the warmer in the bag afterwards, it would still be noticeably warm upwards of an hour later (but not hot enough to completely warm up another bottle by then). Anything you can do to keep the heat contained will improve the longevity.
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I typically put 3 cold bottles of breast milk in along with 3 ice packs (the one that the bag comes with along w/two other block ice packs), and since my daycare doesn't have room in the fridge, the milk stays in the cooler all day. By the end of my 8 hour shift, the milk is still chilled. It may not be absolutely cold, but it is definitely still above room temperature.
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What I do is measure out 7 jars of 2% milk in a pot and whisk in 5 Tbsp. of powdered milk. Quickly heat to 180 degrees (I use a thermometer), then quickly cool to 110 degrees by putting the pot in a sink partially filled with ice water. Take a small amount of the cooled milk and whisk it with a small container of plain yogurt (or a jar from your previous batch). Then whisk in the rest of the milk, pour in the jars, and put in the machine for about 12 hours. Done!
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You have one hour to use it if it is the same bottle. If it is still in the container and hasn't been put in bottle/fed to baby, it's fine in fridge for 24 hours
412331
I know this is probably way too late (a year!) to help you, but just in case someone else is curious I thought I would answer. The bottle ships in a standard box, unrefrigerated. It's sealed on the outside and under the cap, and the recommendation on the bottle says to refrigerate. A friend of mine works in a health food store and says they do not arrive refrigerated to her store, and they just put them in the refrigerated case after they receive them.
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Yes the bottle says to refrigerate after opening. But I would make sure you sit it on something, I use a upside down plastic lid, because it will stain if it gets on something. It also has an expiration date that is usually quite long.
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I empty out the milk once a day for the most and clean it off with a cloth + rinse the connectors and the hose.Because of the use I also ad fresh cool milk several times a day, so it never stays for more than half a day or the night over. Try removing the milk every night and rinsing the unit. The milk can be placed back in the refrigerator and added in the morning.This unit works to keep the milk cool BUT I do not think you can substitute a refrigerator with it.
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If you don't warm up the milk enough, the fats will stay solid and thus not get transferred into the baby bottle. These fats are important for brain development, among other things, so I just make sure the bags are warmed up enough so the fats are in solution (even if they are still solid, as long as they can transfer out of the bag), then I transfer into a baby bottle, and heat up the baby bottle to the temperature little girl likes best
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I have conversed with the maker and they say that keeping it in the fridge will extend the life of the product. I haven't actually needed to keep using it past the date as our daughter drinks a lot of milk. I also take ours on vacations with us keeping it in my purse for handy use, then back into the fridge when we get home. It's always worked great for her.
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I haven't had experience with the product long enough to answer the question authoritatively. However, the manufacturer's claim seems reasonable -- which is likely conservative -- based on my experience with other dry milk products. From the can label:"Packed under protective atmosphere. Store in a cool and dry place. Once opened keep tightly covered. Best before end; see bottom".As the other reviewer commented, the packed-to-end period is two years.