It’s ok to nurse your baby if you have a common flu or cold, forthese germs don’t pass through breast milk, yet the illness-fightingantibodies your body’s producing do, giving him some kind ofprotection. But if you’re concerned your little one might catch theinfection by direct contact with you, be careful enough to performthese strict hygiene precautions:- Wash your hands very frequently.- Cover you cough/ sneeze with a tissue not your hands.- Reduce the close face-to-face contact with your baby.- Consider putting a mask whilst nursing[/en/en/tips-for-successful-breastfeeding] to avoid breathing/coughing into your baby's face.P.S. Consult the paediatrician if your infant develops the warningsigns of the flu.