There is a time and a place for nipple butter use. If you are experiencing cracks, dryness or pain it may be time to use something for repair / comfort.
So how do you choose what to use?
Preference- "natural" is an interesting term. there are many definitions of natural, for our purposes let's define. Natural being non chemically produced products like olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil.
Believe it or not lanolin is not manufactured it its harvested, unfortunately chemically from shorn sheep. So lanolin occurs naturally but has to be harvested from sheep wool, potentially adding a chemical component. Another thing to consider some sheep may have been treated with pesticide to control insects. It may also cause allergic reactions in moms allergic to latex and wool. Is it safe for babies? Best safest advice sis to wipe it off before feeding.
Olive oil is an option, for the most part olive trees are said to be disease resistant sos generally not treated with pesticides.
Shea Butter its made from the karité fruit. which is boiled, cleaned, packaged and sold is its edible and should cause no problems.
Coconut oil its harvested by boiling the coconut milk evaporating the water component and leaving the oil. It is also edible.
All of the options are oil based so in too large of quantities can cause stool changes. Best practice is wipe off before nursing.
Allergies- it is a good idea to look over the ingredients for allergens. Best most obvious example if you are allergic to wool or latex you are most likely allergic to lanolin. Allergic reaction to nipple butter will not help you when you are already having painful latch.
What should be avoided?
allergens
Numbing Creams – can affect milk letdown reflexes and numb babies’ mouth
Unpurified lanoliin
vitamin E creams - not safe for baby
petroleum based creams - vaseline can cause blocked ducts and impede air flow
Chlorphenesin & Phenoxyethanol – may cause respiratory distress or vomiting and diarrhea in infants
parabens – Antimicrobial agents used to prevent bacterial and mold growth in cosmetics and skin care products. Most common parabens are ethylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, isopropylparaben, butylparaben, and isobutyl paraben.
flavors and scents- While natural flavors or scents (like that of coconut oil) are not necessarily harmful, these may cause baby to reject your nipple
So if all this is concerning what is one to do? Fast, easy. always available... express some of your milk and rub in.
Keep feeding!
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