16 Weirdest Yet Coolest Uses Of Breast Milk
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We all know the benefits of breast milk, especially for the babies. The surplus amounts of antigens and antibodies present in breast milk do wonders for the baby’s immune system. However, apart from how it benefits babies, we only know a handful of other ways breast milk can be used. So, therefore, we bring you 16 weirdest yet coolest uses for breast milk:
1. An Anti-Aging Product
We bet you didn’t know this. Breast milk produced in the first few days after delivery is rich in colostrum, which can smooth wrinkles and stretch marks. So, instead of using those expensive anti-aging creams, simply rub a frozen chunk of breast milk on the affected area. Its effect will start showing with time.
2. Natural Soap
A lot of people who make their own soaps have started adding breast milk as a major ingredient. So why not make your own soap? Or buy one which contains breast milk? Because nothing makes your skin as soft as breast milk does, that too without any side effects.
3. Breast Milk Jewelry
Breast Milk jewelry is one of the coolest presents a new mother can gift herself. The breast milk is processed and turned into cute trinkets that a mother can wear for a lifetime.
4. For Diaper Rash
Every mom probably knows this. Using a little bit of raw breast milk on your baby’s diaper rash immediately soothes the area (1). It also helps in healing the rash faster.
5. Easing Eczema
Breast milk is great for healing eczema rashes as well (2). Using a few drops of breast milk on the red patches can effectively reduce the swelling and itchiness.
6. Anti-Acne Treatment
One of the compositions of breast milk is lauric acid, which is known to be effective in acne (3). Just put a few drops of breast milk on a cotton ball and apply it on the acne directly. It’ll be gone in a few days.
7. Breast Milk For Baby Acne
There is quite a lot of difference between adult and baby acne. Yes, some newborns do get acne (4). However, your breast milk is equally effective on baby acne as well. You know the drill – just dab on the raw milk with a cotton ball and apply on the affected area.
8. Healing Sore Nipples
Sore nipples due to breastfeeding are pretty common. But, interestingly, the solution is close by too (pun intended)! Just rub your own breast milk around the affected area to get immediate relief (5).
9. Cure Ear Infections
Childhood ear infections are common. And, a lot of moms believe in curing it with their breast milk. Just put a few drops in the child’s ear and watch the natural antibiotics work their magic (6).
10. Breast Milk Cheese
Don’t kids just love cheese? So go for the better alternative and choose breast milk cheese that has added health benefits too. If you do want to give it shot, we’ll say it’ll be totally worth it!
11. Breast Milk Baby Lotion
You might have bought the best baby product available in the market. Yet, you cannot deny the fact that even the safest ones do have chemicals in them. So, a little beeswax and your breast milk will easily give you a safe and natural baby lotion.
12. Soothe Pink Eye
While there is some sort of debate regarding the effects of breast milk’s ability to cure the pink eye, it seems as though moms have been doing this for ages. A few drops of breast milk into your tiny baby’s eyes will help cure it without potential side effects (7).
13. Makeup Remover
Just express a few drops of breast milk on a cotton pad and use this to remove your make up. It also works as a cleanser.
14. Breast Milk For Chicken Pox
Breast milk does not necessarily cure chicken pox. But frozen breast milk can reduce itching and soothe the discomfort. It can also shorten the duration of chickenpox (8).
15. A Chapstick
Using frozen breast milk works wonders on dry, chapped lips. No wonder your newborn has such supple lips.
16. Treats Cold And Flu
How can we forget the effect that breast milk has on your baby’s immune system? If your baby is not breastfeeding anymore, use some of the expressed milk for your older child who may be under the weather. And watch his/her cold and flu vanish (9).
Despite all that we know, breast milk still has many amazing uses which are hitherto unknown to most of us. Share some of your breast milk hacks with us and we’ll be happy to let everyone else know. Let’s spread the word!
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