The first weeks of breastfeeding can leave your nipples feeling dry and tender. Frequent feeds, a new latch, nursing pads and dry indoor air all take moisture from the skin. A simple balm, used after feeds, is one of the easiest ways to keep that skin soft.
This guide explains what to look for in a nipple butter, why some mothers prefer one without lanolin, and how to use it.
Why nipples get dry during breastfeeding
- Frequent feeding: skin is wet, then dries, many times a day.
- Friction: from a new latch, nursing bras and pads.
- Dry air: heating in winter pulls moisture from skin.
If feeding hurts, or the skin is bleeding or not getting better, please talk to a lactation consultant or your doctor. Pain is often a latch issue, and a balm cannot fix that.
What to look for in a nipple butter
- A short ingredient list you can read and understand.
- Rich fats and oils, such as tallow, beeswax and plant oils, that sit on the skin and soften it.
- Lanolin-free, if you prefer. Lanolin is the most common nipple cream ingredient. Some mothers simply want an alternative.
- A small jar. You only need a little each time.
Lhamour Nipple Care Butter: what's inside
Our Nipple Care Butter is a lanolin-free balm handmade in Mongolia. The full ingredient list is short:
- Coconut oil
- Sheep tail fat (a traditional Mongolian tallow)
- Olive oil
- Beef tallow
- Beeswax
- Vitamin E
Tallow and beeswax give a dense, soft balm that melts on contact with skin. Mongolian families have used animal fats to protect skin from cold, dry winds for generations. The jar is 1.05 oz (30 g) and ships from Texas.
How to use nipple butter
- After a feed, let the skin air dry for a moment.
- Warm a small amount between clean fingers.
- Smooth a thin layer over the nipple and areola.
- Repeat after feeds, or whenever the skin feels dry.
Keep the jar in your nursing bag or by the bed, and close the lid between uses.
A gift for a new mom
Nipple Care Butter pairs well with our Baby Balm, which is made with the same tallow and beeswax base. Together they make a small, useful gift for a baby shower.
FAQ
Is Lhamour Nipple Care Butter lanolin-free?
Yes. It contains no lanolin.
How big is the jar?
1.05 oz (30 g). A little goes a long way.
Does it have a scent?
There are no essential oils in the ingredient list.
Read more: Caring for dry baby skin.
