In a message dated 6/13/00 6:05:16 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< This mom was told by her midwife to wipe the baby's mouth with Hydrogen
peroxide before applying the gentian violet. I told her that I had not heard
of that and recommeded that she not do it. Felt that would be too irritating
to the baby. Comments? >>

Carol,
This is not something I use or recommend, but only due to lack of experience,
not b/c I am fearful of it. Food grade hydrogen peroxide is safe for internal
use and is used by many practitioners of natural medicine as an effective
anti-fungal. (It is very useful for fungal infections in the ears, for
example). Remember that GV is not w/o concern as an irritant either--we have
just become used to using it. I have a tendency to trust midwives unless I
have a particular reason not to.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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