Breastfeeding contains many beneficial ingredients, the most important of which is bacterial feeding. The combination of the two will maximize the baby's resistance. If parents use disinfectant wipes, soap, alcohol or even squeeze out some milk to clean nipples, they will lose aerobic bacteria on nipples and anaerobic bacteria in milk tubes. These are beneficial bacteria, which can promote the establishment of baby's intestinal flora, help digestion and absorption, and prevent allergies.
In addition, long-term use of disinfectant wipes, soap and alcohol to clean breasts will also cause residues, which may pose a threat to your baby's health. Therefore, excessive breast cleaning is harmful to the baby! The correct way is to wash your hands before feeding, and then scrub your nipples and breasts with a warm towel.
If the nipple is chapped, the new mother can squeeze out a little milk after feeding and smear it on the nipple and areola to form a protective film, which can promote wound healing and sterilization.