Your Baby’s Lymphatic and Immune System

Your baby’s lymphatic system facilitates her immune response to defend against disease. Her immune system includes her bone marrow, lymphatic, spleen, and liver. Her lymphatic system balances her bodily fluids and provides the mechanisms that filter toxins from her blood, including the spleen. The best ways for you to strengthen your baby’s immune system are to continue to breast-feed her, provide whole and fermented foods at the appropriate ages, and avoid refined sugar products.

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