I recall my babies having some stinky heads, sometimes quite strong. I
attributed it to nursing lying down which had their heads quite near
my armpit. I'm not making light of things. I just hope it is something
that simple for this mother's and baby's sake.

Allison Laverty Montag BA, IBCLC, RLC
Wisconsin, USA


Well, it's pretty complex, but excess ammonia comes from impaired
methylation and enhanced breakdown of methylation cycle intermediates,
especially BH4. I would be curious if the baby is exhibiting other
indications of increased histamine sensitivity, such as flushing,
hives, diarrhea, rashes or eczema.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, USA & France
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC
Good morning all,

On a Facebook page someone asked about her
 infant's ammonia-smelling sweat on his head. A whole list of answers,
of course, and many addressed the ammonia-smelling sweat in some people
who do heavy workouts, insufficient hydratin and probabe lack of
carbohydrates. Some mused that, while baby seemed to be getting enough
hydration (lots of wet nappies etc) he might be sweating the odou of his
 moderately dehydrated mom. I think this is a long shot, but is it?
Anyone any idea's, research, physics explanation?

Wondering in southern Netherlands.
Gonneke IBCLC in PP, LC lecturer

-- 
"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we often might win,
by fearing to attempt."
William Shakespeare
Measure for Measure

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