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Old 03-16-2003, 09:36 AM
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Post *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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