There?s no reason to cry over spilled milk, but there are plenty of reasons to cry over breast milk that wasn?t stored properly. Not only did you work hard to pump that liquid gold but sour milk can also make your baby sick. Here are the basic breast milk storage guidelines that all parents should keep in mind.
How long can breast milk sit out at room temperature"

The rule of thumb is that untouched, freshly-pumped breast milk can stay out at room temperature for four hours or less, says Deborah Campbell, a neonatologist at The Children?s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, N.Y. If it?s been longer than four hours, you need to throw it out (sorry!). If you know you?re not going to use the milk during that timeframe and your baby hasn?t sipped from it yet, just stick it in the fridge. How long does breast milk last in the fridge"
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ breast milk storage guidelines, once you?ve put breast milk in the refrigerator, it can stay there for up to four days. It’s during this window the milk’s fat, digestive enzyme activity and anti-infection benefits are at their peak, adds Campbell. To keep the milk cold, be sure to store it on the bottom shelf at the back of the fridge, not in the door.
How long will breast milk keep in an insulated cooler"

If you are hitting the road and need to bring along a bottle or bag of breast milk, you can pack it in an insulated cooler with an ice pack and it should be saf...