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> Physician said this is not normal and she
needs to give baby benedryl.<

Hi Loni and Netters,
This is an old remedy, I remember some Drs. prescribing, but have not heard
about this in a long time.  They use to give babies antispasmodic drugs and
tranquilizers too.  If you look up in Ruth Lawrence's "Breastfeeding: A
Guide for the Medical Profession", 1980 ed., p. 133 states for the colic
baby "Elixir of diphenhydramine (Beenadryl) or pyribenzamine
1-2tsp.(immediately and every 4 hr as necessary) is usually very
effective."  I did look it up in her latest 5ed., 1999 and there is no
info. on medications.  She actually talks about herbs and teas.  Wow, how
the times change.
Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela, Inc
Naperville, IL