This is interesting, Wendy. If " it acknowledges that babies are exposed to allergens in their mothers milk", then surely exclusive breastfeeding would suffice as being exposed to small amounts of allergens? My concern would be that the guidelines could so easily be distorted and all mothers advised to start giving solids routinely at 4 months - if a little is good then more must be better?? Jean Ridler RN RM IBCLC South Africa [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome