In http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/george_wootan.html a friend of mine read the following:

      Disease resistance is another benefit of breast milk, which contains 37 known immune mechanisms. These are present the entire time a mother breastfeeds her child, and can be divided into the following categories: protective bacteria, enzyme "attackers," protein binders, antiviral agents, and antibody "defenders." It is the job of these "fierce" mechanism groups to find and destroy any viruses or bacteria that may harm the baby, while also making sure he or she gets enough protein and nutrients. However, as soon as the baby is exposed to solid foods - even one bottle of sugar water - 17 of these immune mechanisms are destroyed (by the E. coli bacteria that are introduced) and can never be restored.

      What happens with bacteria from a pacifier, an older nursling (as in tandem nursing) or even a kiss?  Is E.coli only present in food? 

      TIA

      Lavinia Belli, LLL, IBCLC

      Belgium


     

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