https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:34:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-757416 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:10:23 +0000 MaisyMay 757416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8-10 hours. I usually pull a bottle out for LO's next feeding when she's eating. The first few times she did 8-9 hours, the bottles were out all night. If it passes the smell test, I figure we're good to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-757405 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:08:17 +0000 autumnlove 757405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About 8 hours </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-755527 Wed, 01 May 2013 20:00:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 755527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've pushed that 10 hour mark. I pumped at work and immediately put it in the fridge at work. But then I brought it home and left it in my soft cooler overnight (no ice just the cold milk). By morning it wasn't cold at all but I still gave it to her. She was older and healthy at the point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-755511 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:53:01 +0000 pastemoo 755511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8 hours? But then I throw it out (no fridge)---I mostly use left out milk and not refrigerated or frozen. Usually it's 4 hours-ish till he drinks it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-755509 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:51:43 +0000 chopsuey 755509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: yep. I wouldn't stress about it either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-755497 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:49:46 +0000 matador84 755497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I put it in bags at 4 and just now found it at 8....so I'm not toooo horrified! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-755488 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:46:21 +0000 chopsuey 755488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think recommended is no longer than 7 hours?<br /> I think the longest I've had it at room temp is 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-longest-youve-left-breastmilk-out#post-755487 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:45:39 +0000 matador84 755487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg. I got sidetracked when I came home today and usually the first thing I do is put the milk in the fridge. I just was unpacking my bag and realized I didn't refrigerate it! The magnet I have from the hospital says it can be left at room temp for 4-10 hours...but still. I am thanking my lucky stars I found it! </p>