India, Aug. 17 -- For infants, no food is as nutritious as the mother's milk. And for many mothers, pumping and storing breast milk for later use is a major convenience. But, because of how delicate the food is, one needs to be extra careful while storing it and reheating it afterwards.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vandana Singh shared a few tips that every parent should know before handling breast milk, as temperature, cleanliness, and storage time influence its safety. "Parents who enjoy pumping should have basic knowledge on this subject, so as to ensure its hygiene, reduce losses and simplify the process," she noted.

When it comes to pumping and storing breast milk, cleanliness is of utmost importance. According to Dr Sin...