reheating breastmilk/ cold bottles

[madmillie92]

So two questions really,
I have started expressing one bottle a day (about 100ml) incase I want to go out or to give me a break at night, but sometimes LO doesn't drink all of it and leaves some, just to be hungry 15 mins later (he does the same when breastfeeding!) So is it then ok to reheat the milk (I use boiling water and just put the bottle in) once its gone to room temp again?

Second question, the other day LO was crying an my OH paniced and didn't finish warming a bottle and basically gave it to him cold, do you think it does any harm? Not going to do it regularly just interested!
Thanks! Xx

 

[Tigger87]

From what I've read, cold/room temp is fine to give them, they just prefer it a bit warmer. But I haven't got anywhere I could direct you to that confirms that!!

 

[l_maclean]

My DD1 always took it straight from the fridge.

 

[Gemsy]

Yes, they can have it cold or room temp - if they will take it. I give Freddie his at room temp. Breast milk will last 6 hours at room temp too, so you have a lot more flexibility than you do with formula.