How long is EBM good out of the fridge?

LeahH

Registered User
Hi, I know that EMB freshly pumped in a sealed container can stay good for up to 8 hours at room temp - but what if you pump it, put it straight in the fridge then take it out later? E.g. at midnight I take a bottle of EBM out of the fridge (pumped that day and immediately refridgerated) and leave it in a rubber bottle warmer by the bed. When my baby wakes at between 5 or 6am it's at room temperature and I can feed her straight away.

I also take refridgerated bottles in warmers with me when I go out. Nothing has ever smelt off, but I can't find anything on the internet that gives an approximate timing for EBM immediately refridgerated then taken out!
 
Human Milk Storage Guidelines
At room temperature 66-72?F(l9-22?C) 10 hours
In a refrigerator 32-39?F(O-4?C) 8 days
In a freezer compartment inside a refrigerator - temperature varies 2 weeks
In a freezer compartment with a separate door - temperature varies 3-4 months
In a separate deep freeze 0?F (-19?C) 6 months or longer

I?m assuming the rubber bottle warmer is keeping the milk cool. I know not as cold as the fridge but still somewhat cool. If so then I don?t think that you should have any problems.
 
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