How can you tell if EBM's gone bad?

macchiatto

What's expressed breastmilk supposed to look like after being at room temp for a few hours? I pumped at 5 a.m. and was just about to pump some more and add to the bottles (and then use them at the next feeding which should be soon) but the milk looks sort of cloudy, like it's separated, and I think it smells a little "off." Is this normal or has it gone bad already? It's only been at room temp for less than 6 hours and I know it's supposed to be good for up to 8 hrs at room temp. We do keep the room the boys (and the breastpump and bottles) are in fairly warm so I wonder if it's going bad sooner than the 8 hrs. What is considered "room temp" anyway? Isn't it like 68 or so? In here it's more like 72-73.

ChickadDeedee

Sorry, I was lurking and but am able to answer your question. Milk that has been sitting out for longer than 4-hours should be tossed. EBM is good for 48 hours when refrigerated after being expressed, and 24 hours after it is thawed. Frozen EBM is good for 6 months after it is expressed. Hope this helps