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Nipple cream suggestions please

amanda_wahlamanda_wahl member
in Breastfeeding
I'm approaching my 3rd delivery and had horrible experiences with cracks and pain nursing my first two. I know there is going to be pain but I want to get your suggestions on what creams you used to begin with as I'm dreading that feeling again. I used lanolin the first two times...only positive was not needing to wipe off. Please share your favorites!
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Re: Nipple cream suggestions please

  • Coco118Coco118 member
    I use coconut oil! A benefit is it prevents thrush (lanolin feeds yeast)
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  • TracyB4889TracyB4889 member
    Earth mama angel baby. I like it because it's not sticky like lanolin.
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  • MeganG216MeganG216 member
    I liked the honest company nipple butter, it's not thick like lanolin, so it's easier to put on, organic, and food grade, so no need to wipe off. I haven't had any issues with cracking or bleeding, but it helped with sensitivity in the beginning when I was getting used to breastfeeding.
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  • marijaa333marijaa333 member
    I use neosporin, after a bout of mastitis. I've heard rave reviews for APNO (all purpose nipple ointment, which soothes, fights fungus and bacteria) -- I plan to ask my doctor for a prescription when I go for my six week check up.
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  • wintersongwintersong member
    Coconut oil, hands down. Felt better than lanolin and is cheaper.
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  • VMRRN23VMRRN23 member
    APNO cream allowed me to bf DS1 for a year. I bled and was cracked the first two weeks (it literally felt like razor blades). I healed up pretty quick. I haven't needed anything with DS2 (he's 8 months now). Good luck
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  • ccarrozza1ccarrozza1 member
    Earth mama angel baby and Motherlove
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