Breastmilk Storage For Healthy Full-Term Babies

Room Temp

78 F (26 C) or colder 

Refrigerated 

39 F (4 C) 

Frozen

0 F (-18 C) or colder

4 Hours (Ideal) 4-6 hours (acceptable under very clean conditions)

3-7 Days (acceptable) 

6 month (ideal) 6-12 months (acceptable) 

Keep in Covered Container

Store in Back of Refrigerator Not The Door.

Store in Back of Refrigerator Not The Door.

The guidelines listed above are for full term healthy baby. Guidelines could change for early premature infants, seek advice from you medical professional. 

Premature infant and infant with digestion issue may need different storage guidelines for milk consumption. Guidelines could change for early premature infants, seek advice from you medical professional.