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How should I store expressed breast milk?

Published on 16 May 2025

You can store breast milk in the refrigerator (below 4 ⁰C/40 ⁰F) for up to 4 days, or in the freezer (below -18 ⁰C/0 ⁰F) for 6-12 months using a Philips Avent bottle, storage cup or breast milk storage bag. For long-term storage, deep freezing (below -20⁰C/-4⁰F) is highly recommended.

Check below for recommended storage temperatures and where to buy storage accessories

Recommended milk storage temperatures

 

Location

Temperature

Maximum storage duration

Room

Up to 25°C (77°F)

4 hours

Refrigerator

< 4°C (40°F)

4 days

Freezer

< -18°C (0°F) (the colder the better)

6-12 months

Source:

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm

Where to buy milk storage accessories

The information on this page applies to the following models: SCF430/01 , SCF391/11 , SCF394/11 .

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