Breastmilk Storage Guidelines for Healthy Babies
Freshly Collected Milk |
Temperature |
Storage Time |
Warm Day |
80F- 90F or 27C to 32C |
3 to 4 hrs (2-3 hrs for preemies) |
Room Temperature |
61F to 79F or 16C to 26C |
4-6 hrs (2-3 hrs for preemies) |
Ice Cooler/Ice Packs |
59F or 15C |
24 hrs (12.hrs Preemies) |
Refrigerator (back away of door) |
32F-39F or 0 C to - 4C |
( 24 hrs Preemies) 3 to 5 Days, ideal 3 days |
FREEZER (Shares same door with Refrigerator) |
Keep Milk in back of freezer |
2- 4 Weeks |
Freezer Unit/Separate door to refrigerator |
-39F or - 4C |
6 Months |
Separate Freezer |
0F or -18C |
12 months Max
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For Premature babies or babies that are hospitalized, consult with the hospital.
Thawing- Thaw slowly in the refrigerator (putting it in the fridge the night before you need it). Avoid letting milk sit out at room temperature to thaw.
- For quicker thawing, hold container under warm running water, not so hot that burns, it will affect milk too.
Do not refreeze previously thawed milk. Leftovers are good for 2 hrs if refrigerated.