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sheila stubbs <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 May 2004 10:57:32 -0400
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>Anyone seen this done?:
>If a child does develop an ear infection a simple solution is to put a few
>drops of breast milk in the ear canal every few hours. This usually works
>to
>clear up the infection within 24 to 48 hours and is far safer, less
>expensive and a better solution than putting the child on antibiotics.

Yes, seen it done, haven't done it myself.
I have, however, used it to prevent infection and scarring in a 2nd degree
burn.
It will also clear conjunctivitis (and doesn't sting like the drops do).
Heals/ clears up redness in the newborn's cord stump.

Sheila Stubbs, RPN, LLL Leader, mom of six
Birthing the Easy Way - Learning the Hard Way
www.birthingtheeasyway.tk

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