We all know about the amazing nutritional and immunity-boosting benefits of breastmilk for feeding babies, but what about other practical uses that may come as a surprise" We scoured the most popular anecdotes online and asked a couple of trusted breastfeeding experts about their favourite applications for this ?liquid gold? and came up with some astonishing answers, from mom?s sore nipples to baby?s goopy eyes.
We?re not calling it a cure-all for any ailment (when in doubt, you should always check with your doctor), but if Swedish researchers are trying to kill cancer cells with the stuff, some of these age-old, everyday remedies could be onto something, no"
?It?s an incredible, astounding bodily fluid,” says board-certified lactation consultant Shery Leeder. ?If in doubt, try it, because it?s not going to hurt, and you might actually stumble upon something that is actually quite helpful.? Here?s a rundown of the most popular and surprising ways to use breastmilk.
1. Baby eye discharge

It?s quite common for newborns to get blocked tear ducts and they usually resolve on their own, but they can also lead to infections and unsightly eye discharge on your beautiful baby?s face. Some doctors will recommend gently massaging the tear ducts to help open the nasal passages that are clogged and cause excess tears to well up in the corners of the eye. Most importantly, it?s recommended to regularly wash the area using a clean, soft washcloth or cotton pad, and ...