How to Rehydrate and Store Your Freeze-Dried Milk.

Everything you need to know — from mixing your first bottle to storing an open pouch.

Rehydration & Storage

Small Pouch

REHYDRATION

1. Start with a clean, sterilized bottle.

2. Add powder to the bottle. For different size bottles add ½ tablespoon powder per 1 oz water.

3. Add warm purified water (100-104°F)

in the ounce amount listed on the pouch.

4. Mix well until fully dissolved.

a. If clumps remain, warm the bottle under hot running water (nipple covered) and gently shake.

5. Use or refrigerate within 2 hours of preparation.

a. If baby does not finish the bottle, use remaining milk within 2 hours, then discard.

STORAGE

1. POWDER

a. Store sealed or resealed pouches in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

b. Use by the expiration date on the label.

c. Once opened, use within 5 days.

Refrigeration recommended but not required.

2. REHYDRATED MILK

a. Freshly rehydrated milk may be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

b. Never freeze rehydrated milk.

c. Never microwave a prepared bottle.

Large Pouch

REHYDRATION

1. Add a measured amount of warm purified water to a sterilized bottle. See table for Water and Powder proportions per bottle size.

2. Pour a measured amount of powder into the bottle using a clean, dry scoop. Pack the powder tightly and level the scoop to measure out the correct amount of powder according to the table. DO NOT STORE SCOOP IN POUCH. 

3. Close the bottle and mix the milk thoroughly by swirling until any clumps are gone. If clumps remain, warm the bottle under hot running water (with bottle nipple covered) and gently shake. Never microwave a prepared bottle.

4. Feed the baby within 2 hours of preparation. Throw out any leftover milk

STORAGE

POWDER: Store sealed pouch in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Once pouch has been opened, tightly re-seal zipper, and store at room temperature for up to 1 month. In the space provided, write the date you opened the pouch. Discard any unused powder after this time, or if moisture is introduced into the bag at any point in time. Do not store your scoop in the bag - keep in a clean, dry place between uses.

REHYDRATED BREAST MILK: If a prepared bottle is not used immediately, cover the bottle until fed. Prepared bottles should be fed within 2 hours if made with warm water. Bottles prepared with cold or room temperature water may be immediately refrigerated for up to 24 hours if the baby has not yet been fed from the bottle. Don't refrigerate or store a bottle after your baby has started to feed from it, and discard any milk left over from feeding. Do not freeze rehydrated milk.

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