The benefits of breastfeeding for babies are well established.
Not only is it an excellent baby food...
...but in addition it protects against a whole host of diseases:gastroenteritis, ear infections, allergies and much more.
But did you know that breast milk also has other benefits?
For example, it can cure diaper rash, relieve an insect bite, soothe a sore throat, and even...remove makeup!
As you will have understood, breastfeeding mothers do not only produce an incredible food for their baby...
...but also a magic liquid that can heal sores and be very useful in many occasions.
So here are 25 uses of breast milk that no one knows about.
Breast milk can be used to cure red, inflamed buttocks in babies. Simply dab a few drops onto affected area and air dry before reapplying.
Have you been bitten by a mosquito? Put some breast milk on the bite. You will see, milk relieves itching and stings faster than creams sold in pharmacies.
Yes, you read that right ! Breast milk can act as a makeup remover. Breast milk can be used as a lotion to remove makeup. Apply it to a cotton ball and wipe the cotton ball over your face as you would with commercial makeup remover. The milk can also be applied directly to the face.
Breast milk works wonders for healing dry patches of eczema because it is naturally moisturizing. Gently rub a small amount of milk on the affected area. The patches of eczema will quickly fade.
In general, nursing mothers use lanolin to heal cracked and dry nipples. But breast milk can be even more effective. Squirt a few drops and rub the affected area as often as needed.
Some experts recommend that parents put a few drops of breast milk in the child's ear to help flush out the infection. Repeat the treatment several times a day and the infection will disappear faster than with traditional antibiotics - and it's much cheaper!
Soak a little cotton ball in breast milk and apply it on the pimples caused by nettles. Repeat every two or three hours to relieve itching.
Some mothers swear by breast milk to clear clogged tear ducts. Apply a little to a sterile cotton ball and dab around the eye area several times a day.
To eliminate baby acne, use a little breast milk. Put it on the baby's face with a clean finger several times a day and let it air dry.
A little burn? Mix a little breast milk with blueberry compote. And apply this remedy directly on the burn. It works wonders!
Gently patting a few drops of breast milk on sunburns will soothe the skin and relieve pain.
Generously wet a piece of cotton with breast milk and apply it to the warts. Repeat twice a day to dry them out quickly.
Tap the cold sore with a cotton ball soaked in breast milk. This will make the cold sore go away quickly and lessen the pain.
Gargle with breast milk to relieve sore throat pain.
Put a few drops of breast milk in the stuffy nose several times a day to help clear the nasal passages. It works for both children and adults.
To relieve the itching caused by chicken pox pimples, put a few drops of breast milk on the sores.
Breast milk relieves itching caused by rashes and contact dermatitis in adults and children. Apply a little milk to the skin several times a day.
You are far from home and you have to treat a little sore? Be aware that a little breast milk can be applied to the wound until you have access to another disinfectant.
Put breast milk on two pieces of cotton that you put on the eyes. Leave on for a few minutes to eliminate dark circles and depuff the eyes.
If your children are allergic to cow's milk, you can replace it with breast milk in baking and cooking.
Do you need a lubricant? Breast milk can help you. Use it as you would any intimate lubricant.
Massage your baby's scalp with a few drops of breast milk several times a day to help remove cradle cap.
Put some breast milk in a sterilized container. Then with a clean dropper, put one to two drops of breast milk in the eye to cure this infection.
Thanks to its moisturizing properties, breast milk can be applied to the lips as often as you like to combat the dryness of this fragile area and moisturize it.
If you have dry contact lenses and don't have moisturizing solution, breast milk can be used to moisten them. Apply a little on your finger, rub your lenses, and that's it!
Have you tried these uses of breast milk? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
