Kathy D. and all, This subject is a tricky one. I have about 50 articles related to this and have found that the early "landmark" articles do not have a lot of scientific "proof" that supposed overlying actually occurred. None the less, these articles are consistently referenced as a basis for current research. I'm not saying overlying doesn't occur - I'm convinced it does. BUT the association I have seen substantiated is with drug/alcohol use on the part of the adult and with maternal obesity [especially in association with waterbeds - thus my previous post]. Scientifically, it's a lot easier to prove something is dangerous than safe [keep in mind that lack of proof of danger is NOT the same as proving safety]. Another part of the problem is the cultural "assumption" that parents DON'T bring their babies to bed with them. Many more do than is suspected - believe me! Gail Gail S. Hertz, MD, IBCLC Resident, Dept. of Pediatrics PSGHS Children's Hospital Hershey PA [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