Question

How long can extracted breast milk be stored? Can it be refrigerated? Will feeding a two-month-old baby with refrigerated breast milk affect the baby’s gastrointestinal tract?

Answer

Based on your description, it is necessary to understand how long breast milk can be stored at different room temperatures. Here are storage time recommendations for various temperatures: at 27 to 32°C, it can be stored for 12 hours; at 15°C, it can be stored for 24 hours; at 19 to 22°C, it can be stored for 10 hours; and at 25°C, it can be stored for 6 hours. If the breast milk is kept in the refrigerator (0 to 4°C), it can be stored for 8 days; in a small refrigerator compartment within the refrigerator, the storage duration is 2 weeks.