How long to store the time limit depends on the storage method.
Breast milk stored at room temperature.
For healthy full term infants here are the guidelines for keeping breast milk out at room temperature up to 77 degrees f or 25 degrees c.
However it s optimal to use or properly store the breast milk within four hours especially if the room is warm.
5 days up to 8 days if pumped under very clean conditions.
At room temperature up to 77 degrees fahrenheit.
4 hours is optimal 6 to 8 hours if pumped under very clean conditions in a cooler with ice packs surrounding the milk container.
If it is stored at room temperature it can be kept for upto 6 hours before use.
In the fridge 39 degrees f.
In the freezer for about 6 months is best.
In contrast formula must be refrigerated and discarded after the first feeding attempt because it contains no antibodies or infection protection factors.
For example breastmilk may be stored for up to 6 8 hours at room temperature and up to 72 hours in the fridge.
The expressing equipment should be cleaned really well at least once every 24 hours while it is in frequent use.
Breast milk storage guidelines.
Don t leave frozen breast milk to defrost at room temperature.
2 if the expressing equipment is only being used once a day or less clean it after each use.
Alternatively hold the bottle or bag of frozen milk under warm running water a maximum of 37 c or 99 f.
Once fully thawed previously frozen breast milk may be kept at room temperature for a maximum of two hours or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Breast milk is good at room temperature up to 77 f or 25 c for.
How long does it keep.
Freshly pumped breast milk.
Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler with ice packs for up to one day.
Freshly expressed or pumped milk can be stored.
Freshly expressed breast milk can be kept at room temperature for up to six hours.
But if the room is warm it would be better to feed it to the baby within 4 hours.
Four hours for fresh breast milk.
Up to 12 months is acceptable.
Never store breast milk in disposable bottle liners or plastic bags that are not intended for storing breast milk.
Freshly pumped breast milk can be stored at room temperature no warmer than 77 f ideally for up to four hours if it s not in direct sunlight or close to other sources of heat.
At room temperature 77 f or colder for up to 4 hours.
Thawed previously frozen breast milk can only stay at room temperature for one to two hours.
In the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Breast milk can safely stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours and need not be discarded if the first feeding attempt is incomplete.
