Breastmilk rules

My LO is EBF but just for whenever we do start doing bottles. I can never remember what the rules for storing and using breast milk as i seem to see multiple different ones. Some say 3-3-3 rule some say 4-4-4, 5-5-5 or 6-6-6. Which is it? XD

So for example its fine at room temp for 4 hours. In the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 4 months? Is that right?

Also, after a baby has drank from the bottle was it within 2 hours after that that any leftover milk needs using?

Thanks for the help :)

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I'd store in 2 or 3 oz since that's all a breastfed baby will need, then you won't have to think too much about waste.

Milk will separate, so give it a good shake once thawed. Doesn't have to be warmed if baby is ok with cold in the fridge.

I think its 4 hours at room temp, 5 days in the fridge just like normal food and 6 months in the freezer.

I was told by the health visitor that breastmilk is okay out for 4 hours, in the fridge for a week and freezer for 6 months (sorry if that's completely different to what you've been told)

I follow the 666 rule. And just give it a sniff if it's been in the fridge a few days. Tbh it's never in there for more than 3 days and then if it's not used I freeze it.

Maximum breastmilk baby will take in 1 go would be 6oz .

6-6-6 is what i have been told I donate and have nicu babies . Only time that changes is if its really hot or its been kept in deep freeze it doesn't go of just stops being so full of nutrients etc.

Any milk ive forgotten to freeze or is over the 6months recommendations I use for milk baths etc

I go told 4-5-6, 4hrs out, 5 day fridge, 6 months freezer

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