How do you spell relief? L-A-N-S-I-N-O-H
Written: Mar 14 '05
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Pros: Soothes cracked nipples as well as diaper rash, chapped lips, etc., is safe for ingestion
Cons: A bit pricey
The Bottom Line: This is a must-have for all breastfeeding moms.
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| jeavinl's Full Review: Lansinoh For Breastfeeding Mothers |
You get so much advice when you're pregnant that it's hard to know what you're supposed to do once that little bundle of joy enters your world. Regardless of how many suggestions my friends and family made, I knew only one thing for sure: I wanted to breast feed my daughter.
Since I realized long before I went into labor that nipples are very delicate parts of the female anatomy, I wondered just how do women manage to deal with the strong jaws of an infant chomping down on them. I used to cringe at the thought. My mom suggested rubbing my nipples in the shower with a wash cloth to "prepare" them, my husband had ideas of his own on how to get them ready, and I was left wondering what to do. I asked around and got lots of advice, but the one predominant suggestion was to use a lanolin-based cream, specifically Lansinoh.
Although I didn't use it while I was pregnant, I brought it with me to the hospital and got plenty of use out of it during those first few days. Moments after my daughter was born, the delivery nurse told me to let my daughter try to suckle and amazingly she latched on right away. It didn't hurt that first feeding. In fact, it was satisfying to hold my newborn so closely and enlightening to realize how innate the sucking reflex is.
But the second time was slightly painful, and the third was more so. By the end of that first day, my nipples were red and sore. I applied Lansinoh after each feeding. The second day was even worse. My nipples began to bleed. The sores would reopen at each feeding. I didn't think I'd make it through the week. But I kept applying Lansinoh and tried to envision a time in the near future when it wouldn't hurt to feed my baby.
That time came a week later. The Lansinoh healed my breasts and I haven't had to use it since. That was four months ago. Although I never got to use the full tube I purchased, I did finish off the sample I had received when I was pregnant.
Although it was suggested by a few friends, the ultimate reason I purchased Lansinoh was because it's endorsed by the La Leche League. I was afraid to put anything on my nipples that might be toxic to an infant, but the natural lanolin in Lansinoh is mild enough to be ingested and the fact that the LLL organization promotes it eased my concerns.
This clear, soothing treatment is similar to petroleum jelly in its texture and color, but is softer and less sticky. It goes on smoothly and blends easily into the skin. It can be used on chapped lips, diaper rash, minor cuts and burns, and of course cracked skin (especially sore nipples). Lansinoh is a must have for all breastfeeding moms.
Contains: 100% Lansinoh Brand Lanolin (The World's Purest Lanolin. (Ultrapure medical grade, USP modified lanolin).
Recommended:
Yes
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