How long can you keep thawed breast milk?

Many mothers have this problem, that is, breast milk is too rich and the baby often cannot finish it. In order to avoid waste, they usually squeeze out the breast milk and save it for the baby to eat when he is hungry or older. But preserving breast milk is the biggest problem, especially thawed breast milk. If it cannot be finished in a short time, it would be a pity to throw it away. If it is kept in the refrigerator, it can only be stored for a few days. This gives many mothers a headache. So, is there any way to make the thawed breast milk last longer?

Breast milk storage time and conditions

Freshly expressed breast milk Breast milk thawed in the refrigerator Breast milk thawed in warm water

0 to 4 degrees Refrigerator 24 hours 24 hours 4 hours

Separate freezer compartment 3 months Do not refrozen Do not refrozen

Freezer below -20 degrees 6 to 12 months Do not refrozen Do not refrozen

How to store breast milk and pay attention to the time limit for thawing

The containers for storing breast milk (breast milk bags, jars, bottles) should have moderate capacity to suit the amount your baby eats. The container should have the date the breast milk was produced.

How to store breast milk and pay attention to the time limit for thawing

Pay attention to cleanliness during the milk expression process to protect the hygiene of breast milk and containers.

How to store breast milk and pay attention to the time limit for thawing

Do not place stored breast milk near the refrigerator door. Try to place it inside the refrigerator to reduce the impact of opening and closing the refrigerator door on the breast milk storage environment.

How to store breast milk and pay attention to the time limit for thawing

Frozen breast milk will have oil stratification, so just shake it slowly when warming up or thawing.

Frozen breast milk can be thawed and warmed up by placing it in the refrigerator the night before use and slowly thawing it for about 12 hours. The breast milk in the refrigerator can then be placed at room temperature to warm up, or the bottle can be placed in a container of warm water to warm up. The temperature should not exceed 60 degrees. Frozen breast milk can also be thawed in running warm water, but it must be isolated from the running water by using items such as plastic bags.

Rewarmed breast milk can only be used up in one meal and cannot be refrigerated or frozen again, nor can it be rewarmed again. Any unfinished breast milk must be thrown away.