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AandCsmum 
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 9:02pm |
Hope that got your attention 
I got out one of my bottles of EBM today for DH to use just incase this arvo.
How do you normally heat it up? I've got the jug on so I can just pop it the bottle in the boiling water. How long does it take to get to the right temp, just ball park time.
I know some use the microwave but that can destroy nutrients, I think?
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A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12
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fire_engine
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 9:11pm |
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Don't use the microwave. I think I would put it in hot but not boiling water for about 20 minutes, but would shake it every 4 min or so.
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 9:14pm |
Wow that's ages....ok so best idea is to start 1/2 hour before the feed is due. Luckly he's gone back to sleep now...Cooper that is not DH 
Thanks Felicity!
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 9:36pm |
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I used to heat up EBM all the time by plopping it into water that had boiled in the jug a few minutes before (so it had cooled a bit).
Only took 4 or 5 mins.
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 9:38pm |
How much is in the bottle? If it is boiling water it would take approx 5mins for about 100-150mls but like Flissty said make sure you keep shaking it so it heats evenly and then don't forget to check the temp before you give it to him. I would be inclined to let the boiling water to cool a little first before putting the bottle in to prevent overheating it, unless of course you need it in a hurry! 
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 10:17pm |
Yeah it didn't take that long & it's only a 125ml bottle.
Now the next Q!
If they don't drink it all, I guess you have to hiff it....
We woke him, 4 hours since last feed, he took 30ml & fell back to sleep.
Good thing is at least he didn't refuse it! 
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 10:34pm |
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Yep need to chuck it. You can keep defrosted EBM in the fridge for 24hrs though.
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 10:46pm |
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Ahhh what a waste!
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Kel
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Posted: 23 February 2009 at 8:31am |
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Don't you hate that! do they not realise it is liquid gold
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Posted: 23 February 2009 at 12:09pm |
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You definately have to chuck it after the feed but did you know that you can reheat the EMB during the feed, just keep a jug of hot water beside you and as it cools pop it back in for a min or so.
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Posted: 23 February 2009 at 2:17pm |
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What I tend to do is start with a smaller amount, say 60-80ml then if she drinks all that, offer another small amount. There's less waste that way.
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Posted: 23 February 2009 at 8:14pm |
So defrost it & separate it into two smaller amounts & only heat one at a time?
Ahh thanks for that Saffron, little bugger was went way back into lala land there was no waking him or even getting a dreamfeed in.
yes liquid gold Marisa, felt temped to give it to the dog but sighed and poured it down the drain 
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Kel
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12
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EBM...Help now please
