*EBM Storage Guidelines/average Intake
~~ How Long to Store Human Milk? ~~
*At room temp. (66-72 degrees): 10 hours
*In a fridge (32-39 degrees): 8 days
*In a freezer compartment (inside a fridge): 2 weeks
*In a freezer compartment w/ a seperate door: 3-4 months
*In a seperate deep freezer (0 degrees): 6 months
***Remember these are just guidelines and you may find your milk stays good for different periods of time!***
~~ Average EBM Intake By Age ~~
*0-2 months: 2-5 ounces per feeding
*2-4 months: 4-6 ounces per feeding
*4-6 months: 5-7 ounces per feeding
~~ Average EBM Intake By Weight ~~
*8 pounds: 21.3 ounces in 24 hours
*9 pounds: 24.0 ounces in 24 hours
*10 pounds: 26.7 ounces in 24 hours
*11 pounds: 29.3 ounces in 24 hours
*12 pounds: 32.0 ounces in 24 hours
*14 pounds: 37.3 ounces in 24 hours
*16 pounds: 42.7 ounces in 24 hours
***Again, these are just average guidelines ~ you may find your baby takes less or more than listed above.***
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