Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
Breastmilk Storage can seem tricky. Lets see if I can make it simple.
First you must decide on the container: bottles or bags.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Most people store in bags for economic reasons. It becomes very expensive to store in bottles. But it is much more convenient to pump into, store and feed from one bottle. If you use bags many: pump into a bottle, pour into the bag, store in the bag then thaw and pour back into a bottle to feed. I personally did store in bags BUT I fed in bags to with a bag bottle system. (link to playtex or medela bag)
Whether you use bottles or bags, you must make sure that they are BREAST MILK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
The
CDC recommends
the following concerning storing breast milk:
Room Temp: 6-8 hours
Cooler with ice pack: 24 hours
Refridgerator: 5 days
Freezer: 2-3 months (see temp requirements on CDC link)
Deep Freeze: 6-12 months (see temp requirements on CDC link)
All of the above is ASSUMING you are storing your breastmilk in an approved breastmilk storage container or bag.
Here is a neat video on how to store your breastmilk in the freezer and take up very little space.
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The CDC also recommends the following Reheating process:
1. If frozen, Thaw in the fridge or
2. Thaw/warm by swirling in a bowl of warm water until warmed.
DO NOT: : thaw/warm in microwave and DO NOT : refreeze thawed breastmilk.
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