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• If you express breast milk more than once within a period of 24 hours, the freshly expressed milk may
be added to the previously cooled breast milk under the following conditions: The temperatures must be
the same (cold on cold). Freshly expressed milk must therefore be cooled first before being added to milk
that is already cool.
• Consult your medical professional for more detailed information about storage.
Follow the below guidelines for safe storage of breast milk to ensure freshness.
STORAGE GUIDELINES FOR THAWED BREAST MILK
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Room Temperature (60°F to 85°F)
Refrigerator (39°F or colder)
Freezer
Up to 1-2 hours is best. Up to 3-4 hours is ok.
24 hours
Do not refreeze thawed breast milk.
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GUIDELINES FOR STORING BREAST MILK
Location
Temperature
Duration
Comments
Countertop, table
Room temperature (up to
77°F or 25°C)
6–8 hours
Containers should be covered and kept as cool as
possible; covering the container with a cool towel may
keep milk cooler.
Insulated cooler bag
5 - 39°F or
-15 - 4°C
24 hours
Keep ice packs in contact with milk containers at all
times, limit opening cooler bag.
Refrigerator
39°F or 4°C
5 days
Store milk in the back of the main body of the
refrigerator.
Freezer
Store milk toward the back of the freezer, where
temperature is most constant. Milk stored for longer
durations in the ranges listed is safe, but some of
the lipids in the milk undergo degradation resulting
in lower quality.
Freezer compartment of
a refrigerator
5°F or -15°C
2 weeks
Freezer compartment of
refrigerator with separate doors
0°F or -18°C
3–6 months
Chest or upright deep freezer
-4°F or -20°C
6–12 months
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR THE BREAST MILK CONTAINER & NIPPLE
WARNING:
For safety and health reasons please note the following:
• Prolonged periods of time drinking liquids, other than water, may cause tooth decay.
• To prevent possible choking hazard, test strength before each use by pulling the nipple in all directions.
Any tear can lead to the separation of pieces. Discontinue use if any tear or crack appears. Do not attempt
to enlarge the hole as this may lead to tearing.
CAUTION:
• Do not overheat. Always test temperature of liquid on wrist before feeding baby.
• Do not microwave since this can cause uneven heating.
• Always supervise baby when feeding. To avoid injury, do not allow a child to walk or run with a bottle.
8.3 Feeding Expressed Milk with NUK
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Breast Milk Container
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