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Subject: lanolin options


I've also been wondering about lanolin because I have had several patients bring nipple cream into the hospital that says "lanolin free" on the label. I've wondered, why lanolin free? I thought lanolin was the safest for baby. Why are products being marketed lanolin free? 

Tricia Shamblin, RN, IBCLC

  In my experience, some moms who are sensitive to wool will react to lanolin.  In several situations with red, sore nipples in spite of an effective latch and mom said wool makes her itch, stopping use of lanolin gave almost immediate relief.  I also had a few cases where even the "highly refined" lanolin also bothered wool sensitive moms.
Winnie Mading, retired LC

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