I can't see a problem with it in infants over 6 months of age. Eager to hear other's input.
Melinda, ARNP IBCLC in Wa state

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> On Jul 19, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Tricia Shamblin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I had a patient recently with a painful nipple bleb. She had a 7 month old baby that she was nursing. Of course, I suggested the usual treatments. Her friend had suggested she put some topical infant teething gel on it to numb it. I couldn't really think of a down side. Is there any reason that wouldn't be a good idea? Has anyone done this before? It must be safe for babies because it's made for babies. We used the warm compresses first to soften the skin. Then put a little cream on the bleb. It decreased her pain, she had the baby nurse and it cleared it. Has anyone else tried this before. 
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> Tricia Shamblin, RN, IBCLC
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