10 Cool Uses for Breastmilk You Probably Didn't Know About

We’ve seen breastmilk hailed as a panacea for any number of mild skin irritations, and some of the remedies are actually proven. (Yes! Science!) A 2013 study in the journal Pediatric Dermatology found that breastmilk was just as effective as hydrocortisone on babies with diaper dermatitis, a.k.a. diaper rash. If you're trying this out on your baby’s bottom, Leeder recommends patting the breastmilk into the skin, then making sure it dries before putting on a barrier cream and diaper.