Dear Folks: So what if gentian violet has more alcohol in it than beer or wine! Is the baby going to be fed 8 ounces a day of it? Won't the alcohol evaporate once the drop or two of GV is applied with a swab? Good grief, let's keep some perspective here. GV is my favorite anti-fungal: cheap, easy to use, mother has control, and I have never had a mother report any problems after painting nipples, areolas, and baby's mouth once, skipping two days, and painting again, then repeating this cycle for two weeks (which is 7 doses). Although after RAINBOWpeds post, it might be better to do it for four weeks. Thanks, RAINBOW! Warmly, Nikki Lee