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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.
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.
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.
Raw milk likely has better biology than frozen with intact milk fat globules and maternal cells. After 4 hours at room temp or 4 days in the refrigerator it may be best to freeze milk for long term storage. Milk is generally considered safe for feeding for up to 12 months of freezer storage.
The Human Milk Storage Guidelines reflect CDC recommendations on handling and storing expressed human milk, adapted from ABM Clinical Protocol #8: Human Milk Storage Information for Home Use for Full-Term Infants, Revised 2017.
Milk Storage Guidelines. This information is based on current recommendations and applies to those who have healthy, full-term babies. Families with babies who are preterm, in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), or ill may be advised by their health team to use stricter guidelines.
All milk should be dated before storing. You can use a “first in, first out” rule and use the oldest milk first. Storing milk in 2-4 ounce (60 to 120 ml) amounts may reduce waste. Refrigerated milk has less fat loss and more anti-bacterial and protective properties than frozen milk.