How long can breast milk be kept - and where?

In the fridge for no more than 3 days, in the freezer section for up to 3 months, or in a deep freeze for up to 12 months.

How do I store breast milk?

Breast milk can be stored in sterilised glass or plastic containers, including sealable plastic bags.

Tips on storing

• Breast milk kept in the fridge can be frozen after 2 days
• Write the date and time the milk was expressed
• Always use a sterlised container

Tips on reheating

• Defrost in the fridge, then use straight away
• Don’t refreeze once thawed
• Warm the bottle of milk in warm water, not in the microwave

See this guide as an infographic.