Breastfeeding Storage Reminders

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breast-milk-preparation-and-storage/handling-breastmilk.html

Reminder to use guidance for refrigeration and and freezing breastmilk

Clearly label breast milk with the date it was expressed. Do not store breast milk in the door of the refrigerator or freezer. Storing it further inside will help protect the breast milk from temperature changes when the door opens and closes.

If you don't think you will use freshly expressed breast milk within 4 days, freeze it right away. This will help to protect the quality of the breast milk.

When freezing breast milk:

• Store small amounts to avoid wasting milk. Store in 2 to 4 ounces or the amount offered at one feeding.

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• Leave about one inch of space at the top of the container because breast milk expands as it freezes.

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If you deliver breast milk to a childcare provider, clearly label the container with the child's name. Talk to your childcare provider about any other requirements for labeling and storing breast milk.

Breast milk can be stored in an insulated cooler with frozen ice packs for up to 24 hours when traveling. At your destination, use the milk right away, store it in the refrigerator, or freeze it.

Recommending keeping the storage guidelines on your fridge and discarding old milk on a regular basis