How do I store my breast milk?
| Counter top or table | Refrigerator | Freezer with Separate door | Freezer compartment in a small refrigerator | Cooler with Frozen ice packs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60-85°F (16-29°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 59°F (15°C) |
| Freshly Pumped Breastmilk | 5 Hours | 5 Days | 5 - 6 Months | 2 Weeks | 24 Hours |
| Freshly Pumped Breastmilk (Pumped and held under very clean conditions and cooler temperatures) | Up to 8 Hours | Up to 8 Days | 8 - 12 Months | 2 Weeks | 24 Hours |
| Thawed Breastmilk (Previously Frozen) | 1 - 2 Hours | 24 Hours | Never re-freeze thawed breastmilk | Never re-freeze thawed breastmilk | Don’t store |
| Thawed Breastmilk (Previously Frozen- Pumped and held under very clean condition and cooler temperatures) | 3 – 4 Hours | 24 Hours | Never re-freeze thawed breastmilk | Never re-freeze thawed breastmilk | Don’t store |
