Make sure you store any unused stored breastmilk in an airtight container in either a refrigerator or freezer depending on how long you plan on keeping it. This will help keep bacteria out and prevent spoilage which could lead to sickness if ingested by your little one. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat Is The Shelf Life Of Breast Milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to feeding your baby, breast milk is the best option. It\u2019s full of essential nutrients and antibodies that help protect your little one from illnesses and infections. But how long does breast milk last? Knowing the shelf life of breast milk can help you make sure you\u2019re providing your baby with safe, nutritious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shelf life of breast milk depends on where it is stored. In general, frozen or refrigerated breast milk will last longer than room temperature storage. Here are some guidelines for storing and using expressed (pumped) breastmilk;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Room Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freshly expressed breastmilk can be kept at room temperature (77\u00b0F or 25\u00b0C) for up to 6 hours. After that time, it should be refrigerated or frozen immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Fridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freshly expressed (pumped) breastmilk can be kept in a refrigerator set at 39\u00b0F (4\u00b0C) for up to 8 days. If you plan to use the milk within 4 days, it can be stored at room temperature (77\u00b0F or 25\u00b0C) for up to 6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Freezer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Breastmilk can be safely stored in a deep freezer at 0\u00b0F (-18\u00b0C) for up to 6 months without any significant loss of nutritional value or quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When freezing expressed milk, use containers made specifically for storing human milk like bottles with screw-on lids or bags designed for freezing human milk. Make sure to label each container with the date before putting them in the freezer so you know when they were first frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Adding warm breast milk to cold breast milk is not recommended because it can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria, which can cause infections and other health issues in infants. It is essential to follow proper breast milk storage and handling guidelines to ensure the safety of your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always store breast milk in small portions and cool it quickly before refrigeration or freezing. When combining breast milk, ensure that it is of the same temperature for safety and to prevent waste. As a parent, your baby’s health should always be your top priority, and it starts with being aware of the proper storage and handling of breast milk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key Points As a nursing mother, one of the challenges you may encounter is how to store and…\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Why-You-Cant-Add-Warm-Breast-Milk-to-Cold-Breast-Milk.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1622"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1622"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2216,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1622\/revisions\/2216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}