From a personal view point, I am going to have to disagree that nipple
creams are useless.  I have been pregnant and/or breastfeeding for the past
4 years.  I used lanolin ointment after each birth.  I never had cracked or
blistered nipples but I still used the ointment and it helped me.  My
nipples got more 'chapped' like you lips do, from the new constant moisture.
 Each time, I used it for maybe 5 days.  I have used the same tube
throughout all of my children.  

I recommend it to all new moms for this reason.  

It also works great to protect the skin on a baby's butt during a bad diaper
rash.  ;)

Respectfully,
Christie Kilduff  

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