I left my Friday's pumped milk in my refrigerator in the office over the weekend. How long does it last? Should I throw it out? Or is it still good?
Fresh (unfrozen) pumped milk will last 8 days if refrigerated. It's definitely still good. I routinely did this when I was pumping for my son (would save Friday's milk to use on Monday since we exclusively breastfed over the weekends). Good for you for breastfeeding!
I generally find it lasts three days. If you smell it, you'll know. However, always better to be safe than sorry- If you're questioning it, I'd dump it. Kudos for being a pumping working mom!
8 days. It's good for 8 days, so no problem.
recommendations range from 3-5 days. You could bring it home and taste it/smell it.
Medela and La Leche both say 7 days. Don't throw it out!!! You worked hard for that milk.
Here's a quick note on milk storage times:
8 hours at room temp
7 days in the fridge (don't put it on the door)
3-4 months in freezer in combo fridge/freezer
6-12 months in deep freezer depending on type and temp
I believe breastmilk lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
A.
My Lactation person at CDH said 5 hours, 5 days and 5 months...
If it was left in the fridge and not the freezer, you should throw it out. I am almost positive but I can look in my training manual if you want me to and be sure.
S. Bailey CLD
Aurora
www.tendermomentsdoula.com
if it hasn't been frozen it should be ok
Should be fine for 8 days in a fridge. I wouldn't toss it!
It can stay in the fridge for 7 days....the freezer for 6 months...
I remember it this way...6 hours in the open, 6 days in the fridge, 6 months in the freezer.
Pumped Milk is only ok in the frig for 8 days at 32-39 F, at least that is what Lansinoh recommends.
M.:
As you have heard you milk is fine!... milk that goes bad - smells bad!
P., RLC, IBCLC,
Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc
www.lactationsupportgroup.com
I read that you can keep breast milk anywhere from 3-8 days in the refrigerator. I would think it would probably be okay, but maybe toss it just in case, not worth your little one getting sick!
as long as it was refrigerated the whole time it can be kept in the fridge for 3-5 days
Just wanted to add...you can freeze it if you don't need it now...
N.
I think it's ok after just the weekend.
Glad no one used it for creamer in their coffee!!!!! :)
When I was nursing my slogan was "if in doubt, throw it out." :-)
I believe that breastmilk is good for a week in the fridge. That's the rule I use. Your milk should be fine as long as the fridge was cold.
