this if from the web page that Annelies posted about
> Moisturize the natural way
>For cracked and painful nipples, break open a
>vitamin E capsule and rub a drop or two of the liquid
>on your nipples and areola after nursing and let your
>skin air-dry. The oil is soothing and can repair
>damaged skin

I had read that Vit E was no longer recommended on the nipples as it is
a fat soluble vit and a few babies have reached a toxic level of it in
their system due to moms overuse and or babies sensitivity to it? Any
thoughts on this?

Thanks

Cindy

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