I usually tell my clients to make sure their breasts are dry before applying lanolin. I tell them to allow their nipples to air dry before application; I explain that Lanolin is a moisture barrier. I also stress the importance of airing out the breasts whenever possible. (This coming from a person who walked around for 18 months with the flaps of her nursing bra open:) ) Have you heard?? Breast is Best! Andrea Bass, RN, IBCLC *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html