I recommended to a mom that she use the 1% solution of gentian violet, and it was very irritating to the babies' mouths. From now on, I will suggest that moms use 1/2 % solution, which can be made by adding an equal part of water to the 1 % solution. I've heard that irritation is a rare occurence, but when it happens, it's very unpleasant!. Just my 2 cents! Elaine Mazgelis, RD, IBCLC [log in to unmask] *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html