Breastmilk in fridge
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Topic: Breastmilk in fridge
Posted By: monster
Subject: Breastmilk in fridge
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 10:42am
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I searched for this info but couldn't see it - how long can you store fresh breastmilk in the fridge?
I know it's frozen - 3 months, defrosted - 24hrs, but what about fresh? TIA -------------   
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 10:55am
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I was told the "5 rule":
breast milk is good for: 5hrs at room temp, 5 days in the fridge or 5 months in the freezer |
Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 11:49am
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I read somewhere that you could store fresh breastmilk 2 days max in the fridge and 6 hrs at room temp (provided it wasn't too hot a day). ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 12:01pm
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Hhhmm I was told 3 days in the fridge, 4 hours at room temperature, 3 months in a fridge freezer, 6 months in a deep chest freezer! This info was on the b/f sheet given to me at the hospital too! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Smartmum
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 12:40pm
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I thought 3 days fresh too? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 1:50pm
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Stacy is right, it is 5 days. I run a BF support group and this is what we tell all our ladies... ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 3:38pm
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Thanks! -------------
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Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 22 December 2007 at 11:46am
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Oh yay to 5 days - I thought it was 4! But 5 days is much handier. -------------  
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