Human Milk Storage Tips
"Mama's milk stash is like her secret weapon, always at the ready to feed and conquer."
Human Milk Storage Guidelines
Type of breastmilk | Storage location and temperatures | ||
Countertop 77 degree Fahrenheit Or 25 degree Celsius Or colder (room temperature) | Refrigerator 40 degree Fahrenheit Or 4 degree Celsius | freezer 0 degree Fahrenheit Or -18 degree Celsius Or colder | |
Freshly expressed or pumped | Upto 4 hours | Upto 4 days | Within 6 months is best Upto 12 months is acceptable |
Thawed, Previously Frozen | 1-2 hours | Upto 1 day (24 hours) | NEVER refreeze human milk after it has been thawed |
Leftover from a feeding (baby did not finish the bottle) | Use within 2 hours after the baby is finished feeding | ||
