No, that's an old myth. Ear infections are more about the type of milk being
fed (cow's milk causing allergic swelling, and is naturally more
mucus-producing) than the baby's position. Propping a bottle while the baby
is lying down is clearly a problem (for a lot of reasons!). Milk doesn't
pool in the baby's mouth during breastfeeding.

Ear infections are caused by Eustachian tube swelling, allergic reactions,
milk pooling during bottle-feeding, and pathogens, and are 2-5 times more
common in formula-fed babies.

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC
Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre Ltd
6540 Cedarview Ct, Dayton OH 45459
937-438-9458 / fax 937-438-3229
www.BFLRC.com  

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