<< Theoretically, breast milk could be used to treat 'outer' ear
 infections, but unlikely for middle or inner ear infections as the milk
 would not be able to get to it.  Milk doesn't protect against all
 bacteria, so some could have a field day if it makes it way into the ear
 and is allowed to stay there. >>

Well, according to the quote, the milk does get into it if baby is lying
down.  My babies nursed lying down a lot (while I slept)--ear infections
didn't become a problem until after weaning.

While bacteria have field days wherever they can find them, <g> I don't see
what that has to do with the simple fact of milk being there.  Were you
saying that the breastmilk will be the conduit for the bacteria to find their
way in there?  What's the basis for the supposition?

Nancy Williams