nipple cream

mummytobe_2b · December 7th, 2007, 07:53 PM

34 weeks pregnant and have noticed a bit of cracking on my nipples, it doesnt hurt or anything but they are sensitive.. is there any cream or something i can put on them? and where could i get it from?
thanks!

**prama** · December 7th, 2007, 08:46 PM

i haven't got cracked nipples yet but I read that lanolin cream helps. You can get them from any chemist

**KatieRabbit** · December 7th, 2007, 08:56 PM

Lanisoh (sp?) is a very pure, clean lanolin recommended by Nursing Mothers Assoc and other b/feeding places worldwide as the ideal nipple cream. It is about $16 a tube from chemists. Other than that, try any brand calendula ointment/cream from a healthfood shop. Tinderbox brand is clear of nasties also.

**Ozstar** · December 7th, 2007, 08:59 PM

I use Lanisoh too, its fantastic and you only need a small amount. Once your milk is in the best thing to do is leave a small amount of breastmilk on after each feed.

**prama** · December 7th, 2007, 09:01 PM

Lansinoh..that's the one I read about.
and if you're using cloth nappies you can use them to treat your wool covers too!

~Belinda~ · December 8th, 2007, 09:38 AM

I use Lanisoh, you only have to use such a small amount! I am using it to soften my nipples before breastfeeding starts.

**Carrie** · December 8th, 2007, 12:02 PM

Is Lansinoh okay to have on your nipples whilst BFing - Is it ok for the baby to have in their mouth or do you need to wash it off first??

~Belinda~ · December 8th, 2007, 02:02 PM

Carrie, you don't have to wash it off before breastfeeding Bub to my knowledge. You put it on after each feed I have heard. I've also heard rubbing some milk into your nipple after breastfeeding helps also. You might want to google it or something?

**PinkPalace** · December 8th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Carrie - you dont have to wash it off.
It is safe and natural product and works wonders
You can pick it up from your chemist or department store,
I use it for dry lips now lol as bb's are fine!