Jessica and All. 

Bag balm, utter cream, are not appropriate for putting on nipples for healing, or ingestion for infants. Lanolin, make sure mom or babe is not allergic. In my years I have found some moms like me who are. A salve that is made with beeswax, (it allows the skin to breathe),olive oil, with calendula, comfrey (usually it’s a very little bit) heal quite well and are ingestible. Homeopathic graphites 30c, castor equi also heal the skin quickly, and they are safe. 

Mechell Turner, Med. CCH, IBCLC(ret.)
 


Date:    Thu, 4 Aug 2011 14:18:25 -0400
From:    "Jessica L. Callahan" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Nipple cream

I just saw a patient and their provider recommended that she use : bagbalm, utter cream or oil based product to place over her nipples to help heal them. 

I am not familiar with using anything other than breastmilk and lanolin does anyone use any of these products?

Jessica Callahan
RN, IBCLC
NC, USA

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