How many hours can breast milk be stored

How long can breast milk be stored?

Freshly expressed breast milk can be kept at room temperature for up to six hours. However, it's optimal to use or properly store the breast milk within four hours, especially if the room is warm.

How long should breast milk stay in a bottle?

Talk with your child care provider about how they require breast milk be stored and labeled. Store breast milk in small batches, ideally 2 to 4 ounces to prevent waste. Any remaining breast milk left in a bottle after your baby is finished with a feeding should be used within 2 hours—or, if quickly refrigerated, used for the next feeding.

How long does breast milk last in a fridge?

At 4 °C (39 °F) or below, the optimal storage time is 4 days, but 5–8 days may be acceptable for breast milk collected under very clean conditions and stored towards the back of the fridge (ABM, 2017).

How long can breast milk stay at room temperature?

Freshly expressed milk can remain at room temperature (up to 77°F or 25°C) for up to 4 hours, or up 6 to 8 hours if very cleanly expressed; however, it is best to chill as soon as possible. Breast milk is best stored in the back of the refrigerator (39°F or 4°C), where there are fewer temperature fluctuations.

How long can breast milk be stored in an insulated cooler?

Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler with ice packs for up to one day. However, it's optimal to use or properly store the breast milk within four hours, especially if the room is warm.

What is the best time frame for storing breast milk in the freezer?

In the freezer, about 6 months is best for storing breast milk; up to 12 months is acceptable. 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.