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Store in breast milk storage bags or clean, food-grade containers. Make sure the containers are made of glass or plastic and have tight fitting lids. Do not store breast milk in disposable bottle liners or plastic bags that are not intended for storing breast milk.
The storage and preparation techniques recommended can help maintain the safety and quality of expressed breast milk for the baby's health. These guidelines provide information for storing human milk at different temperatures and for preparing human milk after storage.
Up to 1 Day NEVER refreeze human milk 1–2 Hours. (24 hours) after it has been thawed. Use within 2 hours after the baby is fnished feeding. These guidelines are for healthy full-term babies and may vary for premature or sick babies. Check with your health care provider.
At work or school, store breastmilk in a refrigerator. Use an insulated cooler bag with frozen icepacks for up to 24 hours when you are traveling. Thaw breastmilk under running water that is gradually warmed, or in a bowl of warm water. Use the oldest milk first. Never microwave breastmilk!
Freshly expressed or pumped milk can be stored at: Room temperature (77°F or colder) for up to 4 hours. In the refrigerator for up to 4 days. In the freezer for up to 6 months. In a deep freezer for up to 12 months. Storage tips: Clearly label the breast milk with the date it was expressed.
When you're storing breast milk, you can use it fresh, or you can freeze it for use later. Either way, there are things you should keep in mind to keep the milk safe for your baby. These guidelines change depending on whether you're storing fresh breast milk or thawing frozen breast milk.
Storing Breastmilk It is normal for pumped milk to vary in color, consistency and scent depending on your diet. Stored milk separates into layers. Cream will rise to the top. Gently swirl the warmed bottle to mix the milk layers. You can continue to add small amounts of cooled breastmilk to the same refrigerated container throughout the day.
Store milk in the back of the main body of the refrigerator. Store milk toward the back of the freezer, where temperature is most constant. Milk stored for longer durations in the ranges listed is safe, but some of the lipids in the milk undergo degradation resulting in lower quality.
Milk that is not finished in a feeding should be used within two hours; the milk should be discarded if longer than 2 hours. It may be helpful to warm milk in smaller amounts to prevent wasting. It is normal for breast milk to separate. It may appear to be thicker on top when it is stored.
How much milk should I store in each container? After their first week of life, most babies typically take 2-4 ounces of human milk per feeding. We recommend that you store milk in small amounts of 2-4 ounces to avoid wasting any of your expressed milk. Can I add freshly expressed breast milk to breast milk that was cooled or frozen?