Helen, >Seems a long interval on the cashews. Also rash starting on forehead >could be a skin contact reaction. I always suggest moms use baby laundry >flakes (Ivory Snow, Dreft) on their own clothes as well as baby's. I agree (another totally non-medical opinion, but I am a lifelong allergy sufferer). In UK, the best stuff (from my experience) is hypoallergenic washing powder called "Surecare" (it comes in white boxes with green writing). Cut out all fabric conditioner - it really is the worst stuff for any skin allergies. The problem with laundry soap is that it contains lanolin, a common allergen. HTH. -- Anna H. Breastfeeding advocate, would-be writer and itchy and scratchy person http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna/ *********************************************** 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