Breast milk storage guidelines.
Breast milk stored at room temperature.
In the fridge 39 degrees f.
If it is stored at room temperature it can be kept for upto 6 hours before use.
After four hours you should use store or discard it.
Four hours for fresh breast milk.
Once fully thawed previously frozen breast milk may be kept at room temperature for a maximum of two hours or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
In case you are using an insulated cooler freshly expressed breast milk can be stored for one day.
Freshly expressed breast milk can be kept at room temperature for up to six hours.
For healthy full term infants here are the guidelines for keeping breast milk out at room temperature up to 77 degrees f or 25 degrees c.
Breast milk is good at room temperature up to 77 f or 25 c for.
Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler with ice packs for up to one day.
In the freezer for about 6 months is best.
Thawed previously frozen breast milk can only stay at room temperature for one to two hours.
Two hours for previously stored and thawed.
Freshly expressed or pumped milk can be stored.
But if the room is warm it would be better to feed it to the baby within 4 hours.
The expressing equipment should be cleaned really well at least once every 24 hours while it is in frequent use.
Alternatively hold the bottle or bag of frozen milk under warm running water a maximum of 37 c or 99 f.
How long does it keep.
Never store breast milk in disposable bottle liners or plastic bags that are not intended for storing breast milk.
At room temperature up to 77 degrees fahrenheit.
In the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Up to 12 months is acceptable.
4 hours is optimal 6 to 8 hours if pumped under very clean conditions in a cooler with ice packs surrounding the milk container.
However it s optimal to use or properly store the breast milk within four hours especially if the room is warm.
Breast milk can safely stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours and need not be discarded if the first feeding attempt is incomplete.
5 days up to 8 days if pumped under very clean conditions.
In contrast formula must be refrigerated and discarded after the first feeding attempt because it contains no antibodies or infection protection factors.
Freshly pumped breast milk can be stored at room temperature no warmer than 77 f ideally for up to four hours if it s not in direct sunlight or close to other sources of heat.
For example breastmilk may be stored for up to 6 8 hours at room temperature and up to 72 hours in the fridge.
Freshly pumped breast milk.
2 if the expressing equipment is only being used once a day or less clean it after each use.