Bfeeding storing

[Lucy&Pard]

Im trying to build up a milk bank for the festive season so I can have a few drinks. I am confused about storing it. I have the bags and I was just going to put in the freezer which is attached to my fridge - this isnt a deep freeze is it??? I am so confused how long can I store it if its not in a deep freeze and just regular freezer?

 

[Mervs Mum]

1 week in the ice compartment of your fridge

 

[Mervs Mum]

Just found this....which says 2 weeks....suppose it depends if you class yours as a freezer section or ice compartment...

Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

• Full term breastmilk for healthy babies can be left at room temperature (19-26 °C) for up to 6 hours
  
• It can be stored in a refrigerator (<4 °C) for up to 72 hours
  
• If you have a single-door refrigerator with freezer section, breastmilk can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks (due to continuous open/closing of freezer door) (Breastfeeding Answer Book, LLLI 2003)
  
• If you have a two-door refrigerator/freezer, breastmilk can be stored in the freezer section for 3 to 4 months (Breastfeeding Answer Book LLLI 2003)
  
• Deep freeze at a constant 0°F (-18°C) for 6 months (Lawrence and Lawrence Breastfeeding, A Guide for the Medical Profession)
  
• If you have any question or concern about stored milk, discard and do not feed it to your baby

 

[XKatX]

Just found this....which says 2 weeks....suppose it depends if you class yours as a freezer section or ice compartment...

Breastmilk Storage Guidelines

• Full term breastmilk for healthy babies can be left at room temperature (19-26 °C) for up to 6 hours
  
• It can be stored in a refrigerator (<4 °C) for up to 72 hours
  
• If you have a single-door refrigerator with freezer section, breastmilk can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks (due to continuous open/closing of freezer door) (Breastfeeding Answer Book, LLLI 2003)
  
• If you have a two-door refrigerator/freezer, breastmilk can be stored in the freezer section for 3 to 4 months (Breastfeeding Answer Book LLLI 2003)
  
• Deep freeze at a constant 0°F (-18°C) for 6 months (Lawrence and Lawrence Breastfeeding, A Guide for the Medical Profession)
  
• If you have any question or concern about stored milk, discard and do not feed it to your baby

Oh bum - I've just thrown away 6 ounces, because I thought it was only 24 hours in the fridge!!! Never mind - another lesson learnt!!

 

[Lucy&Pard]

Oh fab thanks for this sorry for late thank you! Different sources say different times but this is LLL so I guess theyre going to be right!