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How can I prevent my baby from getting ear infections? Colostrum is produced when the baby is newborn, making the first days of feeding very important; however, it is DEFINITELY beneficial to nurse for as long as it is enjoyable for both mother and child. Joe will be seven in February and he is still as healthy as can be. I am so thankful I went with my heart & did not listen to what ignorant people claimed. Breastfeeding an older child is...

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How can I prevent my baby from getting ear infections? Breastfeeding absolutely DOES help prevent ear infections. I breastfed Joe on demand for over 3 years & he has NEVER (knock on wood!) had an ear infection. He is almost six. I think it has to do with how hard a baby or toddler has to suck to get milk from the breast, it is a whole different set of muscles than used in bottle feeding.

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