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The rule of 4s breast milk storage chart
Source: CDC

How long does breast milk last?

  • Room temperatureup to 4 hours
  • Fridgeup to 4 days
  • Freezerabout 6 months is best
  • Thawed in the fridgeuse within 24 hours
  • Leftover after a feedwithin 2 hours
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How much really goes in the bottle, chart coverHow long is formula good after mixing?

2 hours on the counter, 1 hour once baby drinks, 24 hours in the fridge.

Source: CDC How often babies really eat, chart coverHow often should a newborn eat?

About 8 to 12 feeds in 24 hours in the first weeks.

Source: CDC How many ounces a newborn eats, chart coverHow much formula by age

1 to 2 oz per feed in the first week, 6 to 8 oz by 6 months.

Source: AAP How the formula pitcher method works, chart coverThe formula pitcher method, safely

Fridge right away, use within 24 hours.

Source: CDC How babies say they are hungry, chart coverBaby hunger cues

Hands to mouth and lip smacking come before crying.

Source: CDC How often to pump, chart cover with the FeedEase pumping timerPumping schedule: how often to pump

About 8 to 12 times in 24 hours with a newborn, 2 to 3 per workday later.

Sources: CDC, OWH