I’m always forgetting the “rules” of breastmilk storage. So here’s a quick reference list of the important things to remember. These are the guidelines put out by the American Academy of Pediatrics about storing and preparing breastmilk:

• In the refrigerator: max 72 hours (3 days).
• Freeze milk within 24 hours.
• In the freezer: max 1 month
• Frozen milk must be used within 24 hours after thawed.
  

Other don’ts

• Do not re-freeze your milk.
• Do not save milk from a used bottle for use at another feeding.
• Do not add fresh milk to previously frozen milk.