In a message dated 95-09-13 00:25:13 EDT, you write:

>ate:    Tue, 12 Sep 1995 21:51:43 -0400
>From:    Diane Karnbach <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Reusing breastmilk
>
>I have had several people contact me recently wanting to know about reusing
>breastmilk.  I have heard that it is safe to save any left over for the next
>feeding but I don't know what to advice them.  How long can it safely be
>saved?  Rrefrigerated or unrefrigerated?  I know the safe storage time for
>breastmilk has been discussed on Lactnet before but I don't remember
anything
>about saving bottles.  Does anyone know of any studies?
>
>TIA
>Diane Karnbach, LLL Leader
>Va Beach, VA

Breastmilk may stored in a refrigerator for 48-72 hours and unrefridgerated
for up to 8 hours.  But, however, once breastmilk has been warmed, it should
not be reused.  I suggest to my patients that they store breastmilk in small
servings (2 oz) so that they are less likely to waste any.