I wouldn't think the baking soda would be a good idea, because the baby may  
ingest quite a bit of sodium this way.  I have used the half strength  vinegar 
rinses for my NICU mothers that are exclusively pumping, when they start  to 
complain of "a little burning on their nipples."  It seems to clear it  up 
just fine in a day or two.  I agree with Jean--it's probably some early  yeast, 
and the vinegar changes the pH of the environment, and I guess washes  away the 
sugar which it loves.  I am pretty quick to recommend it in the  summer, when 
it's very humid in Boston!
Maureen Allen RN, BSN, IBCLC
Boston, MA

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