I have had good results with Gentian Violet and find that mothers would rather
use it than go and see a doctor and get them to write someting up for them.
Overuse should be avoided.  I find it everywhere, yes, including Walmart.

I have seen a few of my moms use baking soda and water as a first choice also.
A midwife in my area suggest using 8oz. of water with 1 teaspoon of baking soda
in it applied to mom and baby after every feeding.  I have not looked into the
safety of using this solution on the baby as of yet.  If anyone is familiar with
this treatment or can respond about the safety of it, please respond.  According
to the midwife it is safe and moms say it offers relief fast (after first few
uses).

I am not into homeopathics and herbal remedies but must of the community where I
live is.  I am interested in feedback on the use of this baking soda solution.
I am uncomfortable with this solution for obvious reasons but moms say that it
works?!

Melissa
I was just ready to post this and the I saw that it was an old posting from Deb
in January.  Decided to post it anyway for feedback.  Thanks.