Question 1

how long before breast milk spoils in the refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

About 7 days: It is generally recommended to keep the milk at a constant cool temperature at the back of your refigerator.

Question 2

after taking out breast milk from the refrigerator and warming it how long is it good for in room temperature ?

Accepted Answer

3-4 hours: There is little direct research in this regard. And given that yogurt is spoiled milk there is little likelihood of ill effect to a healthy baby if the milk is left out longer.  But in all things baby . . . Prudence seems to be the best policy.

Question 3

can i mix breast milk that i pumped 3 days ago with breast milk that i pumped today? it's all in the refrigerator

Accepted Answer

Yes if both are good: You can mix two milks that are similar as long as both are in good condition.

Question 4

is it ok to give babies breast milk straight from refrigerator.... can they tolerate the chillness ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Babies can tolerate the temperature of occasional chilled feelings. They are more susceptible to temp changes than older children so be careful.

Question 5

how long can breast milk be stored in the fridge for before it goes bad?

Accepted Answer

Up to 8days32to39 F: You can keep up to 8 days at temp32to39 degree farenheit or 0to3.9 c
for up to 2 weeks in freezer compartment inside the frodge
and 6to12 months in a freezer that is self contained on top, bottom or side or the fridge and is kept at 0 degree f or --18 degree store the milk in back of the freezer and not in the door.To thaw the milk you can move in to fridge and it takes 24 hours to thaw;use sameday.

Question 6

is it safe to keep expressed breast milk in the the fridge not freezer if yes for how long, and can i express and stop and  be adding it gradually aga?

Accepted Answer

Storing breast milk : Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored:
•	room temperature for up to 6 hours. 
•	insulated cooler.With ice packs for up to one day. 
•	refrigerator in the back of the refrigerator — not the door — for up to 5-8  days
•	freezer in a standard refrigerator freezer for up to three to 6 months and in a chest freezer for up to 6-12 months. Place the milk in the back of the freezer — not the door.

Question 7

how long is breast milk good for in the fridge & freezer?

Accepted Answer

1 Week 6 months: One week in the fridge, be sure and use the back of the fridge rather than the fridge doors, since it's cooler.  In your freezer breast milk can be stored for six months.

Question 8

i pumped two 4 oz bottles of breast milk last night and put in the fridge. how long can i let it sit out after removing from fridge?

Accepted Answer

How long to spoil: Use your own sense of smell and taste.  Ultimately use your baby's  If you feed your baby and your baby pushes the bottle away that should be a signal to you.  Do not force feed the baby.  He or she is telling you something by pushing food away.  When you have a brunch and set out food at the end I assume that you don't throw out the food but wrap up the leftovers and re-refrigerate the food.

Question 9

if i take a bottle of expressed breast milk out of fridge and warm it up, feed to baby, and then have leftovers..,is it okay to reuse?back in fridge?

Accepted Answer

Is Not Safe: Re-use of bottled breast milk from a prior feeding is not considered a safe practice. There is risk of bacterial contamination with serious consequences in babies. Additionally, deterioration of beneficial nutrients occurs. To eliminate waste, add to bottle normal amount of milk your baby consumes plus 1-2 oz extra to allow for increase in appetite as baby grows &amp; day-to-day hunger patterns.

Question 10

is it safe to store breast milk in the fridge and heat it up again after it has already been stored and heated once?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : safe, but some risk of increased bacterial growth, in the multiple warming and cooling process. Not a good plan.

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Is it safe to keep expressed breast milk in the the fridge not freezer if yes for how long, and can i express and stop and be adding it gradually aga?

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I pumped two 4 oz bottles of breast milk last night and put in the fridge. how long can i let it sit out after removing from fridge?

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If i take a bottle of expressed breast milk out of fridge and warm it up, feed to baby, and then have leftovers..,is it okay to reuse?back in fridge?

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