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Akuvikate November 4th 03 01:35 AM

Scalding EBM
 
It seems that we may have finally figured out the bottle problem (in
that the Bug was very inconsistent about taking them, and increasingly
refused altogether). We've had more success with a fast-flow nipple
and with pumped milk that I've scalded. Though some babies may not
object to the soapy taste of milk with a lot of lipase, the Bug
unfortunately does (which means I have a ~50oz freezer stash that now
appears useless). I must say I agree with her -- the stuff smells
vile.

Anyone out there with any tricks of the trade for this? I've found
that when I'm heating just a few ounces of milk from a particular
pumping session it's darn hard to scald without letting any of it
boil. And I can't save up several sessions because the whole point is
to scald it before lipase starts breaking things down. What badness
happens if the milk starts to boil? We're talking a few bottles a
week here at most, so it doesn't matter if it's somewhat inferior to
"fresh from the tap".

TIA,

Kate
and the Bug, June 8 2003

azure November 5th 03 08:29 AM

Scalding EBM
 
I've googled looking for info on scalding small amounts, found nothing and
the only thing I can think of is using one of those heat diffuser thingies
on your stove with the smallest pot you can get, so the milk is as deep as
possible.


"Akuvikate" wrote in message
om...
It seems that we may have finally figured out the bottle problem (in
that the Bug was very inconsistent about taking them, and increasingly
refused altogether). We've had more success with a fast-flow nipple
and with pumped milk that I've scalded. Though some babies may not
object to the soapy taste of milk with a lot of lipase, the Bug
unfortunately does (which means I have a ~50oz freezer stash that now
appears useless). I must say I agree with her -- the stuff smells
vile.

Anyone out there with any tricks of the trade for this? I've found
that when I'm heating just a few ounces of milk from a particular
pumping session it's darn hard to scald without letting any of it
boil. And I can't save up several sessions because the whole point is
to scald it before lipase starts breaking things down. What badness
happens if the milk starts to boil? We're talking a few bottles a
week here at most, so it doesn't matter if it's somewhat inferior to
"fresh from the tap".

TIA,

Kate
and the Bug, June 8 2003



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Lara November 5th 03 11:47 AM

Scalding EBM
 
Akuvikate wrote:

Anyone out there with any tricks of the trade for this? I've found
that when I'm heating just a few ounces of milk from a particular
pumping session it's darn hard to scald without letting any of it
boil.


Someone in pumpmoms recently posted about using a bottle warmer that got
particularly warm (Avent Express) to scald milk. You could get an
instant-read thermometer (sold in espresso machine stores & kitchen
stores) to check the temperature.

Lara

Dawn Lawson November 5th 03 03:22 PM

Scalding EBM
 


Akuvikate wrote:


Anyone out there with any tricks of the trade for this? I've found
that when I'm heating just a few ounces of milk from a particular
pumping session it's darn hard to scald without letting any of it
boil.


Use a larger metal measuring cup? (not sure if a one cup would be big
enough) Some can be used like tiny saucepans.

check a kitchen specialty store for a tiny saucepan


Phoebe & Allyson November 6th 03 01:22 AM

Scalding EBM
 
Lara wrote:

Someone in pumpmoms recently posted about using a bottle warmer that got
particularly warm (Avent Express) to scald milk.



If that will work, what about scalding the milk in the
bottle it's been pumped into, set on a small rack in a pot
of water over low heat? That should be pretty efficient in
terms of not losing milk to transfer, and the rack would
keep the milk / bottle from scorching. You'd need to keep
the bottle from tipping over ... hmmm ...

Phoebe *Rube Goldberg contraptions running through my head* :)
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