Does it matter if breast milk gets on the baby's face?

Patient's question:

My baby is breastfed, and the milk easily gets on their face, which leads to a lot of eczema. I've visited many hospitals, but it hasn't improved! I'm so desperate, can anyone help me?

Doctor's answer:

If you accidentally get some milk on your child's face, wipe it off, and that's okay. We do not recommend using breast milk to clean the face. Because breast milk is rich in nutrients and is an excellent medium for bacteria, and the baby's skin is very delicate, it can lead to facial infections. Occasionally, milk has no connection with the face. It is recommended to pay more attention to the child's other care in daily life, which is sufficient. Daily, it is essential to give the child more water to drink.

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