How to store milk powder after opening

For infants and young children, parents will buy more expensive infant formula milk powder, which is often packaged in cans. Once opened, you must pay attention to the storage method. After all, such milk powder is relatively expensive. If it is not stored properly, it may lead to lower nutritional value or even deterioration. On the one hand, there will be economic losses, and on the other hand, if the baby eats it, it may cause adverse effects on health.

After opening, milk powder should not be stored in the refrigerator, but in a cool place.

No direct sunlight. Due to the high temperature in summer, many mothers are worried that milk powder will go bad and put it in the refrigerator, thinking that this will keep it fresh. In fact, doing so not only has no scientific basis, it may also accelerate the clumping and deterioration of milk powder. Milk powder is not like food or fruit, which will not spoil at low temperatures. On the contrary, due to the large difference in temperature and humidity inside and outside the refrigerator, and the frequent taking and putting away of milk powder on a daily basis, it is more likely to absorb moisture in the air and cause problems of clumping and spoilage.

Store milk powder indoors in a dark, clean, dry and cool place

And try to consume the milk powder within 1 month after opening, so mothers don’t have to be greedy when buying milk powder, as they will lose more if they can’t finish it and it goes bad and is thrown away.

Always close the plastic lid tightly after opening the can.

It is recommended to put it in a sealed jar as it is not easy to deteriorate and it is also convenient to make milk powder every time. It is recommended to buy canned ones for easy storage. Canned milk powder comes in different sizes, making it convenient to take your baby out.

Some mothers like to reuse empty cans, whether they were used to hold milk powder or other coffee, and pour the bagged milk powder into the empty cans for storage. The design of bagged milk powder is that the bag contains anti-oxidation nitrogen, which protects the milk powder from spoiling. If it is casually cut open and poured into a can, it may be oxidized by air and spoil, which will be more dangerous for the baby to eat. Even if you are recycling it, you should put it into the can together with the bag and close the lid tightly.

There are regulations on the usage period of milk powder after it is opened.

Most infant formula packaging clearly states that the formula should be used within one month after opening. After opening, it should be discarded if it is used for more than one month. It is worth reminding that the shelf life on the milk powder packaging is the date when it is unopened and stored under appropriate conditions. Once opened, this date cannot be used. Pay special attention to this, moms, don’t ignore it.

In summer, you can put some desiccant in the sealed can of milk powder.

When making milk powder, your hands should be dry to avoid water droplets from wet hands entering the milk powder. This will ensure that the milk powder can be stored longer. After scooping out the milk powder, you should cover the lid immediately. The spoon and milk powder should be stored separately to prevent the spoon from being contaminated by water vapor when it touches the bottle and causing the milk powder to get damp. If milk powder becomes damp and clumpy, do not give it to your baby no matter how expensive it is. It will endanger your baby's health and the cost of treatment will be higher than any can of milk powder.