AkainePSP Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 My sisiter in law just had a baby. This morning infact. Poor thing was in labor for almost 2 days. Well I made a cream for the baby but Mom was all excited because she thought it was a nipple cream. Mom is nursing. I need a basic recipe for a nipple cream or balm and I thought maybe a belly balm would be nice too. Could someone help me come up with a recipe with any of the ingredients I listed below? Please & Thanks~KellyI have the following ingredients:BeeswaxAvocado ButterMango ButterShea ButterGoats Milk Cream BaseFoaming Bath Butter Base Coconut OilAvocado OilGrapeseed OilSweet Almond OilApricot Kernal Oil Avocado Oil infused with Lavender and Calendula Lavender BudsCalendula PetalsChamomile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 I apologize for the title of my post.....I changed it but obviously didn't delete back far enough.Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 not much help, but I would personally pass on the herbs and infusions (and no FBB).For nipples, the most highly recommended is pure lanolin.I posted a belly oil recipe in the recipes section - a PG mom gave it rave reviews for taking the itch away. Not sure if it would be of benefit post partum.BTW, the title made me titter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 what is fbb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Foaming Bath Butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 If she's nursing, I'm not sure I'd use Lanolin or anything else since it will be ingested. When her milk comes in, the colostrum is great for the nipples, and after have her just continue to use her own milk, works great and is totally safe for the baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 La Leche League recommends the lanolin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 When I was nursing, La Leche recommended anhydrous lanolin. It was especially helpful when I had to start using the breast pump when I went back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I totally agree.. Lanolin and NOTHING else.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Lanolin or rubbing a bit of the milk that you get after the baby has nurse for about 15 minutes worked wonders for me. My mom is the one that taught me the milk trick. Heals nipples like nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca_IA Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I can't remember the brand name exactly, it's something like lanolish, but it's 100% lanolin that's been processed so it's safe for the baby. It's sold in 1 oz tubes for around $10, medium purple packaging and tubes. Walmart sells it. A very small amount goes a long way, so although this sounds like it costs a lot, it really doesn't. And it's well worth the expense. If she can't find it, ask a clerk for help because they do sell it, it's just a small item so it can be hard to find on the shelves.This is the only product I'd recommend using on the nipples. Nothing else. Not even straight shea or lavender. Seriously.Other than that, air dry after nursing, use cotton bras and if she can afford them, cotton reuseable breast pads, not the disposible ones. She might want to wash her bras/breast pads seperately and run them through an extra rinse cycle, esp if she uses bleach in her laundry. And make sure the baby is latching on correctly, if not, this can cause some serious painful issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakedog Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Yes you need to go with medical grade lanolin- like lansinoh. It decreases the risk of allergies and can be ingested safely. One tube will last her indefinately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'm a L&D RN and we give our mom's the lanolish (I think that's how you spell it). It's a standing order at our hospital. Not harmful to the baby and works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hospitals give you lanolin to go home with. Its the best around, but so is her own milk. Its best to use the lanolin after nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Actually, I would recommend she doesn't use a thing at all.I was pretty freaked out when I read all the things that could happen to your breasts, but I used absolutely nothing and never had any problems at all. Normally, you won't have problems if the baby is latching correctly anyway.A site that was really there for me when I needed to ask the craziest questions about breastfeeding is www.breastfeeding.com. They have a message board that is very busy and full of good advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruba Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I LOVE LANSINOH!!! I used it all the time with my kids...I had "super suckers" and my nipples bled!! My milk didn't work for me, but Lansioh did! I still by it and use it on all sorts of things...super chapped lips, hangnails, eczema patches...and more.BTW Sherie...I am working on going into nursing school with the dreams of being an L&D nurse too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleopatraDawg Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 La Leche specifically recommends Lansinoh lanolin because it is so highly refined. I used it and it was a godsend.edited becasue I can't spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 See.....ya learn something new every day, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Love it for myriad things - lip balm you bet! eczema patches - stays put for the whole day! even used it for a bit when my daughter had terrible diarrhea - once I got the area clean and dry I put it on and it protected her raw skin like nobody's business! Lanolin ROCKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I used milk after nursing as someone mentioned.. I aslo used vit E oil/capsules, I could and cannot use lanolin as I am allergic to all sheep/lamb products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicki Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I agree on the lanolin. With my first baby I used it. Milk also works too but make sure she lets it dry after rubbing it in or she could get an infection. For a while at the beginning I had one that was chapped and bleeding and the lanolin really helped to heal it so I could keep nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I nursed four kids and was a member of Laleche in Schaumburg Illinois. We recommend Lansinol you could get it anywhere Target, Babies R' Us anywhere that has baby supplies. Alos recommend the nipple shields. It takes the edge off of the pain until they heal. With my son's they sucked the hell out of me until I bled. My daughters were easier on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaGA Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 If breastfeeding, I would not use any ointment on my nipples unless instructed by a doctor. I would not want to risk a blocked duct or infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Air drying after nursing will help her nipples to toughen up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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