Question about pumped breast milk?

Question

So I did a search yesterday and it said you can leave pumped milk out for up to 12 hours at room temp? Is this true?

Answer 1

no I would say like 4 or so...I wouldn't leave it our for 12 hours...Just to be safe....if you put the pumped milk into a milk storage bag it is very easy to heat under warm water...

Answer 2

yes that is true but i wouldnt suggest it

Answer 3

I don't think I'd use it after about ten hours. And the room can't be too hot.

More info on milk storage:

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milks...

Answer 4

yea.. but my son won't take it. It has to be the perfect temperature for him.  Is your kiddo picky? If so, I wouldn't do it.  

Answer 5

well i've heard loads of different times and the minimum was of 5hours, so i choose to go by that since its better to b safe then sry.

i also heard ppl tellin me that it'l stay gud in the fridge for up to 8 days! though i've read that 72hours max!.. lol.. i alwys go by the minimum, i keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days n if i need it for later on then i freeze it.

another thing.. some say to keep in freezer for 3 weeks others for up to 6 months! it depends on the type of freezer u have. if its constantly being opened or not.. etc

lol i think ive only confused u more! i personally would suggest goin with the minimum amount of time to b safe. as long as its out of the sun or heat i think 6 hours sounds reasonable.

:) x

Answer 6

While different sources differ slightly in their recommendations (and it does vary too with the temperature of the room); yes, freshly pumped milk can be left out for 8-10 hours, sometimes more.

(Fresh milk is a 'living substance' -- and the live cells in it keep it from spoiling.  And, FWIW, freshly milked [non pasturized] animal milks are also safe for quite a few hours at room temperature.  Back in the days before refrigeration, a cow might be milked in the evening, and the milk consumed the next day.)