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Table 1 Summary of optimal storage conditions

From: Knowledge attitudes and practice of breastmilk expression and storage among working mothers with infants under six months of age in Kenya

 

Temperature (0C)

Maximum recommended storage duration

Room

16–20

4 h optimal

 

6–8 h acceptable

Refrigerator

 ~ 4

4 days optimal

 

5–8 days under very clean conditions

Freezer

 < -4

6 months optimal

 

12 months acceptable

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International Breastfeeding Journal

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