A LLL leader who doesn't subscribe to the list asked me to post the  
following.
 
Mom of a 2 month old nursling (nursing well and gaining well) took baby to  
pedi dentist for a mouth lesion on underside of tongue, apparently being caused 
 by 2 natal teeth.  LLL leader thought that the lesion looked like it might  
be uncomfortable and causing some pain.  Pedi dentist told mom to treat the  
lesion with Vit. E oil daily until the lesion developed a "crust." LLL leader  
quite concerned with Vit E toxicity in an infant, familiar with Hale's caution 
 on using pure Vit E oil. Mom stopped using Vit E on her own because she 
thought  that it was making the lesion worse.  I don't know how long mom  did use 
it on the baby's mouth lesion.  LLL leader looking for any  information from 
listmembers who might have had a similar experience.   Short of pulling out the 
teeth, which I thought they would have done after  birth, what else can help 
heal this poor little one's mouth?  Thank you for  your wisdom.  
 
 
 
Mary-Jane  Sackett, RN, BSN, IBCLC, CCE, CD(DONA)
Registered Lactation Consultant,  Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula
Maternal Child Health Visiting  Nurse
Pittsfield, MA



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