Ros Escott wrote,

>He was also saying breastfed babies cared for by hygienic mothers (a
>problem
>in Sweden) don't get exposed to the right sorts of common bacteria (eg
>e-coli) to prime their immune systems before they get exposed to the
>nastier
>bugs. Apparently the immune system is better primed if they have had
the
>regular exposure that comes from tired mothers, young siblings, etc.
>(very reassuring).

Especially reassuring for mothers like me! No wonder my kids are so
healthy.
(Stop laughing, all my fellow Lactnetters who have been in my house!)

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