Safe Breast Milk

April 18th, 2007 by admin

Store collected milk in single-serving sizes of 2 to 4 ounces. Seal the container with a solid lid, and label each container with the date the milk was pumped.

Frozen milk expands, so leave at least one ince between the milk and the container’s lid. Store milk in the refrigerator or freezer away from the door to avoid changes in temperature.

At Room Temperature:

Temperature Storage Time
60° F 24 hours
66° F to 72° F 10 hours
79° F 4 to 6 hours
86° F to 100° F 4 hours

In the Refrigerator:

Temperature Storage Time
32° F to 39° F Up to 8 days

In the Freezer:

Type Storage Time
Compartment

Contained within a refrigerator

Up to 2 weeks
Self-Contained

Bottom, top mount, side-by-side,
or stand alone freezer

3 to 4 months
Deep Freezer

With a constant 0° F temperature

6 to 12 months

Source: Breastfeeding Made Easier at Home and Work, womenshealth.gov

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