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APNO and Lanolin questions

mopsiemopsie member
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Two questions...

1) My LC told me to use APNO after every nursing session and to wipe it off with a wet cotton ball before the next session.  Everything I've seen online says that it's not necessary to remove the APNO before nursing, since washing the nipples can dry them out and it also removes natural oils and antibacterial properties that are necessary for LO.

2) I've used lanolin a few times after nursing instead of APNO (though neither one gives me much relief)... I know it's not necessary to remove lanolin before nursing, but whenever it's on the nipples, DD makes a face when she latches on, almost like it tastes bad.  Has that ever happened to anyone else? 

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Re: APNO and Lanolin questions

  • Temp534591562502098Temp534591562502098

    Don't wipe off. Not sure about the APNO but the lanolin dissolves away for the most part by the next session.

    lanolin doesn't have a taste. test for yourself and see!

    keep using the lanolin and you'll see things improve over time. 

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  • LuaBearLuaBear
    you dont need to wipe off APNO.  i was told not to.
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  • RCH151RCH151
    you are not supposed to wipe the APNO off
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  • JcrabJcrab
    You don't need to wipe either off before nursing.  My LO never reacted when I used Lanolin but I've been told that it has a taste so it's possible.  You might also try MotherLove Nipple Cream, it's available in CA in health food stores but also online.  The website www.drjacknewman.com is very helpful, check it out!
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  • nicobean1nicobean1 member
    I never wipe off either.
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