Possibly this infant has a problem with his self-regulation. Sucking is aerobic exercise, most kids will get a little warm and sweaty while nursing, but children with sensory integration disorders are more likely to get very warm and sweat excessively, because their bodies seem to compensate poorly for the environmental warmth (Mom's body) and muscular activity induced heat (sucking). -- Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[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