If you’ve seen the hospital bag packing videos or read baby registry lists, you’ll typically find “nipple cream,” particularly for mamas who have decided to breastfeed. And while many expectant parents are familiar with nursing bras and breastfeeding pumps, we often get the question “What does nipple cream do?”
So, let’s talk a little bit about why to use a nipple cream like Earth Mama’s Organic Nipple Butter, and what to look for when choosing one.
How does nipple butter help breastfeeding?
The extra moisturizing benefits of a nipple cream like Earth Mama’s Organic Nipple Butter can help soothe your nipples during those early days of breastfeeding. When you start nursing your baby, your nipples may do a little “What the heck is going on here?” and need some time to adjust.
Slathering nipple cream on your nipples even before they’re sore and dry can help make breastfeeding a whole lot easier for you.
Additionally, you can safely use Organic Nipple Butter on your breastfeeding pump flanges (spread it around generously) to make pumping much more comfortable. Keep a jar in your pumping bag so you’ve always got nipple cream on hand.
What ingredients should I look for in a nipple cream?
Obvious statement here, but your nipple is going to go into your baby’s mouth. With that in mind, choose a nipple cream, like Earth Mama’s Organic Nipple Butter that has safe, clean ingredients. Organic Nipple Butter from Earth Mama is USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, which means that it’s perfectly safe to go in a baby’s mouth; you do not need to wipe it off before nursing.
Can I use nipple cream for other things?
Yes! Because Organic Nipple Butter is so moisturizing and made with safe, herbal ingredients, it works well other places too, including cheeks, heels, elbows, and cuticles. And many of our customers use this nipple cream as lip balm.
Try Earth Mama’s bestselling Organic Nipple Butter or Vegan Nipple Butter. They’re both safe for mamas and babies!
