| Every member of our Customer Service team is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), so when you have a problem, they are well-equipped to solve it.
And because sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know, we’d like to share their answers to frequently asked questions to keep you informed. We are breaking down the questions by subject. Today we are talking breastmilk storage. Specifically, safely serving and storing breastmilk. |
Meet Sarah Smith. Certified Lactation Counselor and on our amazing customer service team. (Seriously, if you ever need help, Sarah is just an email away).
Q: How do I safely store and serve breastmilk to ensure freshness?
A: The easiest way is to follow these four simple guidelines:
- Breastmilk can be left out at room temperature for 4 hours.
- It is safe to store for 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Breastmilk is ok for 6-12 months in the freezer. The colder the temperature and less exposure to various temps the better, so a deep freezer or the back of your freezer is better than the door of a standard freezer.
- Thawed or previously frozen milk can be left at room temperature for up to 2 hours and in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Never refreeze breastmilk after it has thawed!
