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

Chapped, raw and sore nipples are a common problem in the early days of breastfeeding. There are various creams and prescription ointments on the market, but many midwives, lactations consultants and moms swear by breastmilk instead.

“Express a bit of milk onto the nipple at the end of a feed and then let it air-dry there, because there are good antibiotic properties in the breastmilk,” says Willms of this brilliant human milk hack.