Milk Storage Guidelines

Storage Time for Human Milk

 

Deep Freeze 

(0°F/-18°C)

Refrigerator Freezer
(variable
0°F/-18°C)

Refrigerator


(39°F/4°C)

Cooler with Ice Packs Frozen

(59°F/15°C)

Room Temperature

(up to 77°F)
(19°C-22°C)

Fresh

Up to 12 Months

3-4 Months

8 Days

24 Hours

6-10 Hours

Frozen, Thawed in Fridge

Do Not Refreeze

Do Not Refreeze

24 Hours

Do Not Store

4 Hours

Thawed, Warmed, Not Used

Do Not Refreeze

Do Not Refreeze

4 Hours

Do Not Store

Until Feeding Ends

Warmed, Used

Discard

Discard

Discard

Discard

Until Feeding Ends