To safely transition stored breast milk from the freezer to the fridge, follow these steps: Thaw the frozen milk in the fridge overnight or under cool running water. Once thawed, gently swirl the milk to mix the layers. Use the milk within 24 hours and do not refreeze it.
Breast milk can safely transition from fridge temperature to room temperature in about 30 minutes.
Breast milk can safely remain outside of the fridge for up to 4 hours. After taking it out of the fridge, it should be used within 2 hours or stored in a cooler with ice packs if not used immediately. Unused breast milk should be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Defrosted breast milk can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Thawed breast milk can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Thawed frozen breast milk can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Breast milk can safely remain out of the fridge for up to 4 hours before it needs to be discarded.
Breast milk can safely thaw in the fridge for up to 24 hours before it needs to be used.
Breast milk can be safely thawed in the fridge for up to 24 hours before it needs to be used.
You can safely start storing food in your new fridge freezer once it has been running for at least 4 hours to reach the proper temperature for food storage.
Defrosted breast milk can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before it needs to be used.
Frozen breast milk can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before it needs to be used.
Heated breast milk from the fridge can be safely stored for up to 2 hours before it needs to be discarded.