The baby will get more protection if breastfed.! With no BF still will get no immune factors and be wide open for infection. Questions-does mom use talc in the groin area and underarms? Obese? Any use of topical ointments like Bactroban? Pat in SNJ *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome