In England we call them lollies (with a stick) or ice-pops (without) >If the blisters spread, or if the pain of >the one impacts toddler's ability to breastfeed well, mom can pump her >milk and freeze it into popsicles (umm, there are other names for this >in other countries, like I think maybe "ice block" and others?). One >mother I know did this when her toddler's mouth and throat were covered >with blisters and the toddler hurt so much she couldn't nurse. Mom was >getting engorged, so she pumped. The toddler loved the cool of the >popsicles--felt very good on her sore mouth and throat--and of course, the >breastmilk that got into the child this way was very good for her. Sheila Company UK enjoying the weather for lollies! *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html