Hi Kristi and others,

I guess lanolin came into favor about 40 years ago...or more...as a skin soother. Fugera was a brand that was often used but found to be not pure or easy to spread. I had horrible scabbed and cracked nipples with my first breastfeeding experience (until I got some good advice and hand on help) and I would have used anything that I thought might make it feel better!

I am very fond of Lansinoh and find that it is a good skin soother and holds the moisture in for those first few days when the skin of the nipple is not very "stretchy" until the hormones kick in. And yes, I know that a good latch is the best preventative measure we can use but our society loves to have a "quick fix" to use and if we as LCs or breastfeeding helpers don't tell women the right way to use it, they will use things that are not appropriate or useful.  (I have seen vasoline piled on gauze on cracked nipples which caused an infection and abcess.)

There is research to support using Lansinoh, and you can always find some research that does not support it. We have to be open to new ideas but also respect the tried and true. I seem to get slammed on Lactnet every time I ask or answer a question and mention Lansinoh.  No, I don't work for them; never have, most likely never will but it's a product that is useful and available to new moms. Just as my original post has had some really good suggestions, we have to offer what we know and let mom decide what she might like.

I use Lanisnoh for burns, cut cuticles, and other skin insults. When my dad was alive, we used it on his feet and lower legs. He had some skin breakdown d/t diabetes. Gave him a laugh to tell his friends at dialysis that "my daughter puts nipple cream on my legs".
Don't knock it until you tried it....lol.


Mary Kay Smith, RN, IBCLC, FILCA
Lactation Consultant
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit MI
313-916-8363 office
146-4333 in house pager
313-990-4333 long range pager

"Babies are born to breastfeed"

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