If my weary brain can remember right, the Phila. Inquirer did an article on infant botulism and how it turns up more in breastfed, healthy babies than the population in general. I think the examples and implications were that the mothers were well-to-do, educated, etc. So, the mother may have read this article. As I recall, I was somewhat alarmed, but at the time was not in a position to write about it. Melissa Kirsch, JD, LLLL, SNJ (near Phila. PA, USA) ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]