Hello Netters, I know we are supporting the usage of Olive oil more and more. My question to you all, since I have had a lenghthy discussion with Linda Kuntner about this and tryed to do a lit search on olive oil, I would like all your input on: anyone aware of effects of olive oil in regards to allergies, effects to infants or children? There is not been one case of any allergies or problems with olive oil and usage on the mothers skin or to infant that has orally licked/sucked the nipple of a mother that had olive oil on the nipple. Does anyone have any clinical experience or anidotal info on olive oil???? You can e-mail me directly, if you want. [log in to unmask] Thanks "If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed?" By Ancient Chinese Proverb Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela, Inc Naperville, Il - sunny and getting warmer