>I'd also look at allergies... it's possible those infections might be the >only overt symptom of an allergy. (and of course there's a heredity link >there, too) Emma had her first ear infection at 2 mo despite being fully breastfed. She then had frequent ear infections every couple of months, but it wasn't until the doctor examined her when she *didn't* have an infection that the cause was found - it was ottitis externa (dermatitis of the ear canal). Because it itched, she was sticking fingers and objects into her ear and infecting the dermatitis. Interestingly enough, everyone in my family has this same problem, so it must be hereditary. I had to give her hydrocortisone eardrops for a few weeks, and since then, no ear infections but I keep an eye on her scratching her ears. Alice seems to have the same problem, but I drop breastmilk into her ears to avoid infection and so far it seems to be working. Also, keeping their finger nails short and very clean helps. -- Anna (mummy to Emma, born 17th Jan 1995 and Alice, born 11th Sept 1996) Email: [log in to unmask] Web Page: http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna