Guidelines

Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

Mom's Milk Storage Guidelines
 
Deep Freeze
(0° or less
Refrigerator Style Freezer
(self contained approx. 0°F)
Refrigerator
(32° - 39°F)
Room Temp.
(66° - 72°F)
 
Fresh
Breast Milk
6+ months
3 - 6 months
48°
4 - 10 hrs.
 
Thawed Breast Milk (Previously Frozen)
Do Not Refreeze
Do Not Refreeze
24°
 

• Use fresh milk before thawed milk.
• Use oldest frozen milk first.a
• Never microwave breast milk.

NOTE: Do Not Store on Door of Refrigerator/Freezer.

 


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Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

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Human Milk Guidelines for the NICU/Nursery


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