> Regarding the eczema on her son, is she sure its eczema?  I would ask
>her about her use of soap or bubble bath in the bath.  This can cause
>yeast to grow on the skin wonderfully.  My son was very susceptable to
>yeast as I also had it.  It grew on his legs and looked very itchy and
>irritating.

 3-4 drops of Tea Tree Oil in the bath has worked well for some people in
controlling yeast on the skin, including nipples. This would be a bath that
an adult would share with a baby, not a tiny baby tub.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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