Breastfeeding Support Group

Storing Expressed Breast Milk

Fresh breast milk: Store at room temperature for up to 6 hours.

Fridge: 5 to 10°C up to 3 days

Fridge: 0 to 4°C up to 8 days (If temperature rises above 4 after 3 days, use within 6 hours or throw away)

Freezer: 18°C or lower - 6 months

Previously frozen breast milk... Defrosted in fridge:12 hours. Defrosted outside fridge: Use Immediately