Storage of Expressed Breast Milk
Expressed breast milk can be stored for later use. It is recommended that the milk be stored in hard-sided containers with airtight seals. Some plastic bags specifically manufactured for the storage of expressed breast milk are designed for storage periods of less than 72 hours - others can be used for up to 6 months if frozen. The amount of time that it can be safely stored for use by infants in a home-based situation is given in this table.
| Place of storage | Temperature | Maximum storage time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In a room | 25°C | 77°F | Six to eight hours |
| Insulated thermal bag with ice packs | Up to 24 hours | ||
| In a refrigerator | 4°C | 39°F | Up to five days |
| Freezer compartment inside a refrigerator | -15°C | 5°F | Two weeks |
| A combined refrigerator and freezer with separate doors | -18°C | 0°F | Three to six months |
| Chest or upright manual defrost deep freezer | -20°C | -4°F | Six to twelve months |
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