How to store/thaw breastmilk
Medela recommends using the following guidelines for storing and thawing
breastmilk. These apply to healthy, full-term babies.
Freshly expressed
breastmilk
Thawed breastmilk
(previously frozen)
I Never fill bottles/bags more than ¾ full to allow space for possible expansion.
I Do not thaw frozen breastmilk in a microwave oven or in a pan of boiling water
(danger of burning).
Room
Refrigerator
temperature
Do not store
3-5 days
at room
at 4°C
temperature
Do not store
10 hours
Refrigerator
Freezer
freezer
compartment
6 months at
12 months at
approx. -16°C
approx. -18°C
Do not refreeze after thawing!
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