How Long Can Breast Milk Last In The Fridge?
It’s very important to pay attention to breast milk storage rules to avoid potential contamination. Both freezing and heating breast milk destroys some of its immune properties that kill bacteria.
Babies are more sensitive to bacteria growth than adults because they have a delicate immune system.
Remember the rule of 4’s when storing breast milk.
Breast milk is good for:
4 hours when freshly expressed
4 days in the back of your refrigerator
4 months in a regular freezer and 6-12 months in a deep freezer
Tip:
Don’t store breast milk in the door of the refrigerator or freezer. Store in the back if possible
How Long Can Breast Milk Last In The Fridge?
Freshly expressed breast milk can last 4 days in the back of your fridge.
From freezer: Thaw in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Did you know?
Freshness and quality of breast milk are at their highest within one hour of being expressed. If you don’t think you’ll use milk within 4 days, freeze as soon as possible after pumping to preserve the quality of the milk.
PRO-TIP:
A good way to avoid wasting precious liquid gold is to store, thaw, and warm breast milk in smaller quantities.
We always recommend THESE awesome containers because they safely freeze your breast milk in tiny portions so you can thaw JUST the amount you need — no more wasted milk or messy bags!
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