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Q: Breast Milk Shelf Life

asked by: monkeygirl22 on January 31st, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Does anyone know how long breast milk is good for at room temp, refrigerator and freezer? I've had to start pumping because I've not been well and daddy's been taking care of Brina mostly. I want her to get my milk so I'm trying my best to do so. Any comments or help would be appreciated.

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jessesgirl

replied on January 31st, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

look it up on yahoo or something. I don't remember off hand.

butterfly4565

replied on February 1st, 2008

Experienced User

Room temp:6-8 hours
Fridge-3-5 days
Freezer compartment inside fridge-2 weeks
Freezer section of fridge with seperate door-3 months.

This info is from the Australian Breastfeeding Assosiation,but theres heaps of great info on kellymom.com.

Good on you for breastfeeding!Well done!!

jenniek

replied on February 1st, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

butterfly4565 wrote:

That might be slightly off from what Iwas going to say but its pretty darn close! I'd go with that.. however I don't know if i'd leave it at room temp that long, that just seems gross ha!

butterfly4565

replied on February 1st, 2008

Experienced User

Ha ha,I dont think I would either! Wink

I've never left it at room temp,straight in the fridge for me.lol

I got that info from the Australian breastfeeding Assosiation,its on a fridge magnet that I leave on my fridge Smile

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