There is a historic reference by one Eilert Sundt, a chronicler of country
life in the 1800's here in Norway, who came across a valley in his travels
around my area of Norway where the only skin care practiced on babies up to
about 6 months, was sponge bathing in breastmilk.

I am not aware of what comments, if any, he included about the effects of
this treatment.  I find it a curiosity since the women from that area give
birth in my hospital today.  None of them have ever heard of it!

Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

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