I’m not sure how to interpret the guidelines for this ...
I pumped this last night and refrigerated immediately. I took out of the fridge around 7am and have it in my (slightly insulated) backpack pocket with two rectangular ice packs. It doesn’t seem like it stays super cold but must be better than nothing.
How long do you think i can use it safely? I can’t refrigerate again until maybe 3pm but was hoping to save some of it beyond that.
pear / 1648 posts
I would consider this to be an "insulated cooler" situation based on how you've described it, so I would say good for 1 day assuming the packs stay cold the whole time:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/breast-milk-storage/art-20046350
nectarine / 2460 posts
I don't remember where I got this guideline but I thought it was 12 hrs in an insulated cooler. In which case you'd be fine to put it back in the fridge and use for up to several days later. Since @peachykeen is citing 24 hrs I think you're super safe.
grapefruit / 4492 posts
I also found the contour style ice pack/bricks to keep my BM colder on road trips and what not. I don't know if it's a common problem, so might not be worth it.
Ice Packs Contoured Shape 2 Pack,Keep Food Beverage Breastmilk Fresh Fits Around Bottles Perfectly https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B073WB3991/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uavGCbTM7361S
grapefruit / 4045 posts
@bhbee: I just left my pumped milk in a cooler with two ice packs inadvertently at my office over night. 
But I'm still going to use them. Put them back in the fridge after getting to the office early yesterday. 
cantaloupe / 6086 posts
@agold: yeah I would too!
@Sams Mom: yes those are nice! I probably should have frozen the medela one that fits in the cooler bag but totally forgot to plan ahead. Definitely keeps it cooler.
| Today | Monthly Record | |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | 0 | 1 |
| Posts | 1 | 3 |
Ask for Help
Make a Suggestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Bee Levels
Acronyms
Most Viewed Posts
Hellobee Gold
Hellobee Recipes
Hellobee Features
Hellobee Contests
Baby-led Weaning
Bento Boxes
Breastfeeding
Newborn Essentials
Parties
Postpartum Care Essentials
Sensory Play Activities
Sleep Training
Starting Solids Gear
Transitioning to Toddler Bed
All Series
Who We Are
About the Bloggers
About the Hostesses
Contributing Bloggers
Apply to Blog
Apply to Hostess
Submit a Guest Blog
Hellobee Buttons
How We Make Money
Community Policies
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
6 comments