>Have had some good success with persistent cracks with the radical change of >position plus trace of Bacitracin alternated with Lansinoh. Bacterial >infection can delay healing. Breast shells for comfort between feeds also >helpful as nipple can remain extended vs flattened in bra. A trick I heard about is using platic tea strainers, with the handles cut off. These fit well into a bra, keep the cloth clear of the sore nipples and also allow air to get the the nipples. Ofcourse, I don't know if you can buy such tea strainers in your part of the world. -- Anna (mummy to Emma, born 17th Jan 1995 and Alice, born 11th Sept 1996) Web Page: http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna