In the freezer for about 6 months is best.
Pumped breast milk at room temperature.
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.
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.
Breast milk is good at room temperature up to 77 f or 25 c for.
Breastmilk is ok for up to 4 hours after pumping at room temperature up to 77 f.
Thawed previously frozen breast milk can only stay at room temperature for one to.
Fresh milk can last up to four days in the.
Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler with ice packs for up to one day.
Breastmilk is ok in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freshly pumped milk can be stored in a cooler with frozen ice packs for up to 24 hours.
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.
24 hours in the fridge 39 degrees f.
You can mix and store breast milk that was pumped on different days but always use it based on the first oldest date.
In the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
At room temperature 77 f or colder for up to 4 hours.
Frozen breast milk thawed in the refrigerator but not yet warmed up.
Breast milk storage guidelines.
5 days up to 8 days if pumped under very clean conditions.
Keep milk at room temperature.
Never store breast milk in disposable bottle liners or plastic bags that are not intended for storing breast milk.
Ideally the milk should be in a covered container.
If you follow the timeframes in the breast milk storage guidelines you can keep your milk at room temperature then refrigerate it and then freeze it.
The length of time breast milk can last at room temperature depends on its type.
This is because breast milk contains live cells and antibodies that help fight bad bacteria.
Frozen breast milk directly from the freezer.
However it s optimal to use or properly store the breast milk within four hours especially if the room is warm.
According to ruth lawrence md author of breastfeeding a guide for the medical professional.
Freshly pumped breast milk.
Up to 4 hours.
After each pumping you can.
Frozen breast milk thawed and warmed up.
Do not store or thaw at room temperature.
Freshly expressed breast milk can sit at room temperature 77 f 25 c for up to four hours.
Place milk in the freezer.
Freshly expressed or pumped milk can be stored.
Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Freshly expressed breast milk can be kept at room temperature for up to six hours.
