Regarding calendula offinialis (pot marigold--not the standard French
marigold or Tagetes patula that most people plant as annuals)...I'm
presuming that you are speaking of calendula oil (which Weilda makes as a
baby oil).  This is NOT usually in a homeopathic form (titrated to minute
levels of active ingredients); it is actually in an herbal concentration
(identifiable components of active ingredients are readily found in the
product).  Anyway, while I am hesitant to give anything herbal (remember
herbs are foods) directly (orally) to babies under 6 months because of the
potential for allergens (as well as toxins from pesticides, herbicides and
fungicides), it is considered safe for babies.  If mom applies the oil to
her nipples to assist in healing, the baby will be ingesting this, so have
the mom watch for signs of allergic reaction.  I  still only recommend
anhydrous lanolin topically for nipples in moms with sore nipples even
though I have seen calendula speed healing in wounds.
Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, CHES, IBCLC    [log in to unmask]
mom, wife, educator, lactation consultant, researcher, scientist, author,
organic gardener, photographer, lapidary creator, lousy cleaner.

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