Should I start using lanolin creme to prevent cracks before I start breast feeding?

Question

Has anyone done this? If so, please share your experience, did it work?

Answer 1

Getting a correct latch is more beneficial to going towards the prevention of cracks, then any cream. Best to be ready in both cases.

Answer 2

The Lanolin cream really won;t work to prevent anything prior to nursing, but it works great once you do start!

Just be sure their neither you or your baby is allergic or has a sensitivity to Lanolin.  Some women and babies do and its no fun!

There are many Lanolin alternative products out there if you choose to use something different.

best of luck to ya!

Answer 3

The tube of lanolin recommends it.  I wish I had done it, I just went into labor before I dug out my old tube of lanolin.

Answer 4

yes, it will be great to do that it says so right in the directions.