In a message dated 5/11/0 10:46:29 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< Does anyone have any ideas for what to suggest to a mom who has an allergy
to lanolin.  She has very dry nipples and they are a little tender, her
baby is 2 days old.  I recommended breast shells and EBM, but she would
like to know if there is any ointment or cream she can use.  TIA, also
could you please e-mail me privately in case I don't get time to read
through the posts soon enough.  Barb, RN  [log in to unmask]
 >>

This was mentioned before, but calendula is safe for dry nipples. Also, dry
skin is often a sign of omega-6 deficiency. While omega-3 EFA's can be
obtained from flax oil (which would be far safer BTW to add to ABM----oops,
what am I thinking, it's not genetically-engineered and patented!), omega-6's
cannot. Other oils, such as sesame are a better source. The best choice I
know of is a combination blend sold in health food stores in a brown glass
bottle.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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