Any mum who has expressed breastmilk knows it is the equivalent of liquid gold. Even spilling the smallest drop is heartbreaking.

By knowing how to store it safely, you can reduce the risk of any of this precious liquid going to waste!

How to safely store expressed milk

• Breastmilk must be stored in a clean, sterilised container. Our storage pouches are perfect, as they are already sterilised so you can use them straightaway.
• Always label the container with the date and time the milk was collected, so you can use the oldest milk first. If you are going to freeze the milk, it’s handy to write the amount on here too.
• Breastmilk can be frozen or refrigerated depending on when you are planning to use it. As with every parenting topic, advice varies on this but a great guideline to remember is ‘The Rule of 6’ as breastmilk is safely kept..

For 6 hours at ambient room temperature

For 6 days in the refrigerator (32°F)

For 6 months in the freezer (-1°F or lower)

• It’s absolutely fine to put breastmilk that's been pumped at different times on the same day into the same pot. Don’t be alarmed if you notice that it has separated into layers after being stored for a while – this is just the hindmilk and foremilk. Just give it a shake before you offer it to your baby. 
• When freezing milk, allow space at the top of the container for expansion. It is easiest to freeze milk in individual feed quantities of 60-125ml (2-4 oz.). 

Taking expressed milk out for the day

If you want to take milk with you when you go out, make sure it stays cold or frozen until needed. Our insulated bottle bags are perfect for protecting your milk on the move.