Milk is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria that can cause infections such
as tummy bugs (gastroenteritis), so it is essential to wash and then sterilise feeding equipment before use: • Wash equipment well using bottle and teat brushes in hot soapy water and then rinse thoroughly • Turn teats inside out and wash well, running water through the hole to make sure all old milk is removed Put the washed bottles and teats into your sterilising unit and follow the instructions.
Not exact matches
As a result gastroenteritis, a nasty
tummy bug, is much less prevalent in breastfed babies.
Illnesses such
as stomach
bugs, influenza, a common cold, ear infection and urinary tract infection can result in
tummy aches
as well, states BabyCenter.
Due to a recent severe
tummy bug I stopped feeding her for 24hours and she coped amazingly well and has now stopped feeding during the day (still bounces to sleep for naps) but night time she is
as dependent
as ever and now my milk has reduced it has started causing her anxiety.
During any «ordinary» illness such
as a cold, sore throat, flu,
tummy bug, fever, mastitis, etc. you should continue to breastfeed.
However, if if you are going to use to resolve a
tummy bug, it is not advisable
as the rice starch is a crucial aspect of this remedy.
I used to ponder this very question
as to why I kept catching so many
tummy bugs despite eating everything organic.