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Can milk go into the ears of an infant if you prop them up while drinking a bottle?

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No.: Babies who are propped up while feeding shouldn't get milk into the ears (gravity will pull the milk down). I would venture to say that most babies are fed at least partially propped up and do just fine!

Dr Lewis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/16/2014

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