In a message dated 96-12-27 14:41:51 EST, you write: << I was wondering about the sleep patterns of the baby. I find in babies that have multiple ear infections a tendency to feed often during the night. I think these babies get a major portion of their feeding lying flat on their backs. >> I know this is debated often. Does anyone have research citations pro and con? My own daughter, currently still nsg at age 28 mos, nurses ALOT, day and night, and has had only one ear infection in early infancy, no more. My kids are RARELY sick. Laurie Wheeler counting my blessings.