Milk Storage
How long can you store milk in your fridge, ice compartment of a normal fridge, and freezer?
- In the fridge for up to 8 days at 4C or lower (you can buy fridge thermometers online) – if you're not sure of the temperature of your fridge, or it is higher than 4C, use it within 3 days
- For 2 weeks in the ice compartment of a fridge
- For up to 6 months in a freezer, if it's -18C or lower.
- Breast milk that's been cooled in the fridge can be carried in a cool bag with ice packs for up to 24 hours.
- Storing breast milk in small quantities will help avoid waste. If you're freezing it, make sure you label and date it first.
source: nhs.uk
