Breast Milk

Fresh (unfrozen) pumped milk will last 8 days if refrigerated. It's definitely still good. I routinely did this when I was pumping for my son (would save Friday's milk to use on Monday since we exclusively breastfed over the weekends). Good for you for breastfeeding!

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8 days. It's good for 8 days, so no problem.

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recommendations range from 3-5 days. You could bring it home and taste it/smell it.

as long as it was refrigerated the whole time it can be kept in the fridge for 3-5 days

I read that you can keep breast milk anywhere from 3-8 days in the refrigerator. I would think it would probably be okay, but maybe toss it just in case, not worth your little one getting sick!

I think it's ok after just the weekend.

Glad no one used it for creamer in their coffee!!!!! :)

When I was nursing my slogan was "if in doubt, throw it out." :-)

I remember it this way...6 hours in the open, 6 days in the fridge, 6 months in the freezer.

Just wanted to add...you can freeze it if you don't need it now...

N.

Should be fine for 8 days in a fridge. I wouldn't toss it!

if it hasn't been frozen it should be ok

I generally find it lasts three days. If you smell it, you'll know. However, always better to be safe than sorry- If you're questioning it, I'd dump it. Kudos for being a pumping working mom!

If it was left in the fridge and not the freezer, you should throw it out. I am almost positive but I can look in my training manual if you want me to and be sure.

S. Bailey CLD
Aurora
www.tendermomentsdoula.com

My Lactation person at CDH said 5 hours, 5 days and 5 months...

Medela and La Leche both say 7 days. Don't throw it out!!! You worked hard for that milk.

Here's a quick note on milk storage times:
8 hours at room temp
7 days in the fridge (don't put it on the door)
3-4 months in freezer in combo fridge/freezer
6-12 months in deep freezer depending on type and temp

It can stay in the fridge for 7 days....the freezer for 6 months...

M.:

As you have heard you milk is fine!... milk that goes bad - smells bad!

P., RLC, IBCLC,
Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc
www.lactationsupportgroup.com

Pumped Milk is only ok in the frig for 8 days at 32-39 F, at least that is what Lansinoh recommends.