I think it only pertains to young babies......before the six or even 4  
month recommendations of starting solids (nitrites in certain foods  
changing to nitrites)  Carolyn Schindewolf
On Feb 16, 2008, at 5:18 AM, Karleen Gribble wrote:

> The following article turned up on an alert. A quick search  
> suggested that blue baby syndrome has not been observed in breastfed  
> babies. If that is so the statement below is just another example of  
> hiding the dangers of early weaning.
> Does anyone know anything about this issue?
> Karleen Gribble
> Australia
>
>
> http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/717031.html
> High levels of nitrates can impair the body's ability to absorb  
> oxygen in blood, leading to serious health effects. Infants fed  
> formula or breast milk high in nitrates can develop "blue baby  
> syndrome," a condition that can lead to coma or death.
>
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