Infant Breast Milk and Formula Storage Guidelines
How long is it safe to leave out a bottle of breastmilk? How quickly do I need to give prepared formula before it is unsafe? Who knew feeding an infant was this confusing? Safe preparation and storage of infant breast milk and formula can be a complex topic, but it’s important to know that what you’re feeding your infant is safe. The CDC has provided information regarding safe storage and handling of human breast milk and formula preparation. These are guidelines for use at home, hospital settings may be different.
Breast Milk Storage Tips
Counter top or Table (Room Temperature) | Refrigerator | Freezer with a separate door | |
Storage Temperatures | 77 degrees F | 40 degrees F | 0 degrees F |
Freshly pumped/expressed milk | Up to 4 hours | Up to 4 days | Use within 6 months is best, 12 is acceptable |
Thawed Human Milk | 1-2 hours | Up to 24 hours | Never refreeze after it has been thawed. |
Formula Storage Guidelines
Hopefully this post was helpful and answered any questions you might have had about breast milk/formula handling and storage. Remember at the end of the day that you are helping a human being eat and grow, now that is pretty amazing! Go you!
Infant Breast Milk and Formula Storage Guidelines
How long is it safe to leave out a bottle of breastmilk? How quickly do I need to give prepared formula before it is unsafe? Who knew feeding an infant was this confusing? Safe preparation and storage of infant breast milk and formula can be a complex topic, but it’s important to know that what you’re feeding your infant is safe. The CDC has provided information regarding safe storage and handling of human breast milk and formula preparation. These are guidelines for use at home, hospital settings may be different.
Breast Milk Storage Tips
Counter top or Table (Room Temperature) | Refrigerator | Freezer with a separate door | |
Storage Temperatures | 77 degrees F | 40 degrees F | 0 degrees F |
Freshly pumped/expressed milk | Up to 4 hours | Up to 4 days | Use within 6 months is best, 12 is acceptable |
Thawed Human Milk | 1-2 hours | Up to 24 hours | Never refreeze after it has been thawed. |
Formula Storage Guidelines
Hopefully this post was helpful and answered any questions you might have had about breast milk/formula handling and storage. Remember at the end of the day that you are helping a human being eat and grow, now that is pretty amazing! Go you!
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