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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
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Dina
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Refridgerated Breastmilk...
I have a bottle in the fridge that is 4 days old today. How long can BM last in the fridge? Can I put it in the freezer to store it after it has been in the fridge for four days? TIA 
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Posted 6/19/06 12:46 PM  |
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michele31
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Michele
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
They say 3 days is tops in the frig but I would use it today and not after that.
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:48 PM |
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Freddie
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Freddie
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
I have read everything from 2-8 days (the 8 day one came from a reputable source - although I forget where...maybe medela?)
I think you are fine freezing it or using it. I am sure I went 4 days before freezing a few times.
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:49 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
Posted by michele31
They say 3 days is tops in the frig but I would use it today and not after that.
Ok, thanks. I would hate to throw it away, that stuff is like liquid gold! 
I will feed her that today, then pump after I give it to her and store that in the freezer. How long can BM stay in the freezer?
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:50 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
Posted by Ricki
I have read everything from 2-8 days (the 8 day one came from a reputable source - although I forget where...maybe medela?)
I think you are fine freezing it or using it. I am sure I went 4 days before freezing a few times.
Thanks! I will look at the medela website maybe they have the info there.
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:50 PM |
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Freddie
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Freddie
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
here are some lists I found:
http://familydoctor.org/828.xml
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:
At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Dr. Sears says 8 days:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T026900.asp#T026901
In a refrigerator 32-39 degrees F 0-4 degrees C 8 days
LLL says 8 is ok too
http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/milkstorage.html
Human milk can be stored
at room temperature (66-72°F, 19-22°C) for up to 10 hours
in a refrigerator (32-39°F, 0-4°C) for up to 8 days
in a freezer compartment inside a refrigerator (variable temperature due to the door opening frequently) for up to 2 weeks
in a freezer compartment with a separate door (variable temperature due to the door opening frequently) for up to 3 to 4 months.
in a separate deep freeze (0°F, -19°C) for up to 6 months or longer.
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:53 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
Name:
Dina
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
Posted by Ricki
here are some lists I found:
http://familydoctor.org/828.xml
How long can I store my breast milk?
The following are some general breast milk storage guidelines:
At room temperature (less than 77°F) for 4 to 8 hours
At the back of a refrigerator for 3 to 8 days
At the back of a freezer for up to 3 months
Dr. Sears says 8 days:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T026900.asp#T026901
In a refrigerator 32-39 degrees F 0-4 degrees C 8 days
LLL says 8 is ok too
http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/milkstorage.html
Human milk can be stored
at room temperature (66-72°F, 19-22°C) for up to 10 hours
in a refrigerator (32-39°F, 0-4°C) for up to 8 days
in a freezer compartment inside a refrigerator (variable temperature due to the door opening frequently) for up to 2 weeks
in a freezer compartment with a separate door (variable temperature due to the door opening frequently) for up to 3 to 4 months.
in a separate deep freeze (0°F, -19°C) for up to 6 months or longer.
THANK YOU!!!!
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:59 PM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Mommy
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Re: Refridgerated Breastmilk...
My LC let us know a good avg rule to follow since there's so many differing things out there is the 666 rule
6 hours out, 6 days in the fridge, 6 months in freezer. That's what we/ve been doing
Message edited 6/19/2006 1:00:15 PM.
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:59 PM |
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