The active ingredient in Bag Balm is quinolone sulfate.
Quinolone antibiotics have been associated with joint problems in young animals.
I don't know if Bag Balm would be safe for ingestion by human infants.
Considering their small size and the relative inefficiency of the neonatal
liver and kidney (compared to adults), I have a concern about its use as a
nipple cream. What do the MD's on the list think?
Arly
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Arly A. Helm, nutritionist, lactation consultant email: [log in to unmask]
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