The long and the short of it is, this product is absolutely liquid gold. My nipples were in the worst state they could have possibly been in, and in just about a week were almost back to normal. It has a mild soothing almost numbing quality to it (though not very strong), and protects tender skin from the air as well as from friction. It DOES stain clothes - so be aware of that. It also has a bit of a smell - kind of medicinal, kind of like an old wool sweater (lol). But honestly? This stuff could smell 100x worse and stain everything known to man and I would still use it because it is the only thing that made my poor, destroyed nipples feel any better. It also doesn't have to be removed from your skin to pump or nurse (unless it is excessively gooped on), though I do recommend wiping the inside of your pump flange if you use one because my dishwasher struggles to remove it.
If you want a detailed account, keep reading:
My partner and I just had a baby on 12/29/2020. I have been pumping since 12/30/2020 and let me tell you, it has been an awful ride for me. First, the pump that the hospital gave me had flanges that were way too small, which resulted in me getting blisters on my nipples and nipple blanching - AKA the skin was basically dying at the end of my nips. Then, my lactation consultant mis-sized my nips (which were swollen and extremely tender), and I ended up with flanges a size too large, which then pulled my areola into the pump, and caused the skin there to crack and swell as well. Needless to say, by the time I ordered this cream, my nipples looked like someone had run them through a cheese grater. I mean, they were awful. I couldn't touch them without actually literally yelping in pain, and nearly crying. It was, no joke, more painful than having a baby (for me - admittedly my whole experience was a lot easier than some people, but still). They bled. They wept constantly from being openly wounded. When I pumped, it hurt so badly I actually barfed a few times.
This was recommended to me by a friend of mine who had a similar experience a few years back with her nips after breastfeeding. I was super skeptical - I mean, how was a balm going to soothe what could only be described as my road-rash level raw nips??? But I was willing to try just about anything, and I AM SO GLAD I DID.
It comes in a decent size tube, and you do not need much so it will last you a while. At first, I was actually using it in two ways:
1.) I was absolutely smothering my nipples and areolas with it (looking back, I likely didn't need to use so much, but the stuff is cheap and I didn't care because it was soothing and a little bit numbing and I was going to cash in on that effect every second I could).
2.) I was using re-usable breastmilk pads with a large dollop placed over where my nipple was inside my bra to keep the area very well moistened and to reduce rubbing on the inside of my bra as well as keep the stuff from staining my bra.
After about a week - 6 days, really - my nipples had gone from cracked and bleeding and unfathomably painful to nearly normal (keep in mind I did also get proper flanges for my breast pump in this time and that allowed my nipples to heal). I am still using it daily after pumping, now, and it keeps my skin feeling normal and soft! I cannot recommend this product enough. If you are debating it, just do it. Seriously. This was such a quality of life upgrade and I know I am sounding a bit like an infomercial but, honestly, there is absolutely no reason not to try this if you are already hurting and suffering. I even use it on my dry skin on my face from wind chapping. The moment I start running low I'm going to be grabbing more, and if I have any friends who are pregnant, I'm including it in baby shower gifts.
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Medela Tender Care Lanolin
Designed for moms who experience discomfort during latching, breastfeeding, and/or pumping, this nipple cream is hypoallergenic and provides soothing protection.
100% Safe for Moms and Babies
Our lanolin is hypoallergenic, gentle on sensitive or irritated skin, and doesn't need to be removed before breastfeeding.
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Packed with Natural IngredientsMade with lanolin, caprylic/capric triglycerides, and oat beta glucan. |
Easy and ConvenientKeep in your purse, diaper bag, breast pump bag, or nursery to always have relief within reach. |
No-Mess ApplicationGlides on smoothly and gently without leaving a mess behind to provide soothing protection for sore nipples. |
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Better than the other brands!
So wether you are a first time mom or having your thirteenth kid, YOU NEED THIS! I had used another brand prior because that’s what they gave me in the hospital. This one was cheaper on amazon so I decided to give it a whirl thinking even if it gives a tiny bit of relief it would be great. By the way this is my third baby, and I am just finding out about this. Well let me tell you this is the BEST, EASIEST, MOST RELIEF GIVING stuff ever! I will NEVER use the other stuff ever again. I use this every time I nurse right now since baby is only a week. It works so easily. It spreads easily when other brands do not (and let be honest any touching of that area hurts horribly so easy to spread is a must). I am glad that I found this stuff. I can tell when I forget to use it and it definitely hurts a lot more when I don’t use it.
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VinuRaj
Super but if available order small size
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A mi esposa le ayudo mucho
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The best for soothing and cracking skin
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