Saving Nipples Everywhere…Safely
When I was learning to breastfeed my first baby, I wasn’t all that shocked (well, maybe that’s a lie) at the cracking, scabbing and as-bad-as-labour searing pain that came with it for the first few weeks. I was, however, shocked that as an experienced exclusive breastfeeder the same thing happened when I began to nurse my second child. Granted, it didn’t last quite as long and it wasn’t quite as bad but holy bajeebus did it ever hurt. Without a lot of air drying, a little relief-pumping and some great natural products, there would have been a lot more screaming heard from my house.
You likely remember the recent headline news about the nipple cream for nursing moms that contained potentially harmful ingredients (chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol) that could cause respiratory distress or vomiting and diarrhea in infants. This product was taken off the market, thank goodness, and we’ve got a great alternative for you.
Nipple Nurture Butter and Nipple Nurture Cleansing Pads from Bella B Natural Bodycare are 100% edible and are perfectly safe for newborns and moms.
Nipple Nurture Butter ($9.99 for 2 oz.) is a great lanolin-free alternative to other breastfeeding creams. Many people are unaware that lanolin comes from sheep’s wool. Nipple Nurture Butter is an excellent alternative for those that prefer a plant-based product. It contains only the very best natural ingredients including cocoa, shea and mango butter. All of the ingredients are food-grade and free of parabens (which, in case you didn’t know, are controversial but widely used artificial preservatives that are rapidly absorbed, have estrogenic activity and have been found in breast tumours).
Nipple Nurture Cleansing Pads ($9.99 for 80 pads) are a clean, natural solution to cleaning nipples before and after breastfeeding (which I had never done prior to discovering these pads and still don’t do reguarly, but it’s lovely and would be especially awesome in times of thrush.) They not only clean tender nipples but provide excellent soothing and healing properties. Fortified with aloe vera, the cleaning solution is healing and refreshing to sore, cracked nipples.
Win it! One randomly selected winner will win one of each of these great products, together valued at $19.98. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post before noon MST on July 25/08.
Additional entries available – up to four per person. See contest entry information and rules.
CONTEST CLOSED – WINNER EMAILED – Congrats Heather!
July 18th, 2008 at 5:12 am
that will really come in handy, come October! I had a similar experience with breastfeeding my first so it would be so nice to have a new product to make it a little less painful!
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I will be needing this in 3 months! I love breastfeeding my kids but I’m not looking forward to the first month of it when I always have problems (after that its smooth sailing).
July 18th, 2008 at 6:56 am
oh yes please
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July 18th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I’d love to surprise my preggo friend with these.
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July 18th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
I’ve never heard of this before, it looks like it would be great! Thanks!
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
oh my gosh! this would be fabulous for baby number three! and I could have used the wipes when baby number two had thrush…oiy
July 18th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
This would be great for my sister! Thanks for the chance!
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July 18th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
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July 19th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I am pro-nipple health. My baby has teeth comming in right now…you know that awkward painful stage of nursing.
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July 19th, 2008 at 4:14 am
my wife will be able to use these! thanks
July 19th, 2008 at 4:39 am
What a great idea!
July 19th, 2008 at 5:22 am
I would love to win this one! It would be great to have for my daughter who is due August 4th! I don’t have anything like this so I had better get on it and get me some from the store! Ahh!
July 19th, 2008 at 6:28 am
I always need nipple cream when breastfeeding. Will have to have it soon come Nov. when I have my 4th baby.
July 19th, 2008 at 9:38 am
love to try
July 19th, 2008 at 10:03 am
This will be perfect for my first!
July 19th, 2008 at 11:47 am
My eldest daughter is trying to have a baby and being that I nursed my babies for well over a year, I know how wonderful this product would be!!
Thanks for another wonderful giveaway!
July 19th, 2008 at 11:48 am
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July 19th, 2008 at 11:55 am
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July 19th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
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July 19th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Nipple Nurture Butter and Nipple Nurture Cleansing Pads from Bella B Natural Bodycare sounds like a life saver for nursing moms everywhere
July 19th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
These sound great! I love that they are 100% edible and free of the “junk”
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July 19th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I would gift this to my pregnant cousin!
July 19th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I have never heard of this product, I usually use Lanolin the hospital gives out, and I am happy to know about this alternative that is much better! I will need this in 3 mos. too! Thanks for another great giveaway!
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July 19th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
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July 19th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
I am a nursing Momma and I would love to win this! Thanks so much!
July 19th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
At the moment I’m cautiously optimistic that I might need these for myself, if not, they’d make a great gift for my friend who’s due in a couple months!
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July 19th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
thanks for the contest
July 19th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
The ingredients in this sound really soothing.
July 20th, 2008 at 12:09 am
What an awesome product!
July 20th, 2008 at 7:54 am
What a terrific product. My daughter is about to deliver her first child and as I well remember the discomfort of first time nursing, I’m delighted to learn about this stuff…so I can help her alleviate the pain. Thanks for the great giveaway!
July 20th, 2008 at 9:57 am
My best friend’s daughter is expecting her first baby in 2 months! I would love to win this to give her … Thanks for the contest!
July 20th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I would love to win this. My first is due in 5 weeks and I plan to nurse.
July 20th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I could really use this in a few months. Thanks for a great giveaway!
July 20th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I’m pregnant now and will need this!
July 20th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I’d love to win – this stuff will come in handy!
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I’d love to win this! Currently expecting and could use it!
July 21st, 2008 at 4:52 am
I’d love to pass this on to my expectant sister. I breastfed my babies and luckily I had zero issues and mine were exclusively breastfed for 2 years
July 21st, 2008 at 5:03 am
wow
July 21st, 2008 at 8:08 am
I’d love to try this stuff. My baby is due any day now!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:20 am
I would love to win this.
July 21st, 2008 at 8:25 am
Ooh, I had the same cracked, bleeding nipple experience… it was worse than giving birth! Seriously. And I could see how people give up. We worked through it with a lactation consultant, but it was by far the most challenging aspect of having a newborn.
I have a friend going through something similar so I’d love to give these products as a gift to her.
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July 21st, 2008 at 8:26 am
I’m expecting #1 in November and am already having some sore nipples… this would be great!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am
I would love to be entered. Thanks so much!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:45 am
I’m due in September – this would be great! Thanks!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:45 am
I would love to give this to a good friend of mine who is due in a month… they sound like great products!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:08 am
great items for my daughter-in-law.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:08 am
I’m pregnant with #2, due in December. I remember the pain of breastfeeding #1 which resulted in my only breastfeeding at night and then pumping the rest of the day…talk about a pain!!! I would love to be able to breastfeed without pumping this time.
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July 21st, 2008 at 9:09 am
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July 21st, 2008 at 9:49 am
Please pick me! I’ll need this in a few months!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:26 am
I’m breastfeeding both of my babies right now, so I could use this right now!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:46 am
Could have used this with Baby #1, and will sure to use it with the next one.
July 21st, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I so could use this stuff!
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July 21st, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I’m pregnant with my first and had no idea this existed, or was needed. What am I in for?
July 21st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Ive heard this is an awesome product. I was able to nurse my 1st and hope it goes well again this winter with #2 on the way.
July 21st, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Nobody ever tells you nursing hurts! I’d love to try this!
July 21st, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I am expecting so this will surely come in handy in a few months!
July 21st, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I know someone this would be perfect for!
July 21st, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I’m expecting my third, and know from experience that I could really use these products when the little one comes around! Thanks!
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July 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Fortunately it’s not me but my girlfriend is nursing and I would love to spoil her with this. I didn’t breastfeed so I can only imagine; I don’t have enough “equipment” for the job.
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:49 pm
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July 21st, 2008 at 8:40 pm
This will provide such relief!
July 21st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I would give this to my sister who is expecting twins in October!
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:30 am
I might need this when I give birth in a couple of months
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:24 am
A great idea
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 am
#2 is on the way, so this could definitely come in handy! Thanks!
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July 22nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
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July 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Wonderful product for my daughter-in-law.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Sounds really wonderful for nursing moms.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Great giveaway, thanks so much!
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July 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Wow, I didn’t know that there was an alternative to lanolin products. Thanks for the heads-up!
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July 22nd, 2008 at 7:25 pm
great product
July 23rd, 2008 at 5:30 am
Would love to win , especially with baby Helana due to arrive September 7th! What a great prize pack! Great review as I have never heard of Nipple Nurture!
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July 23rd, 2008 at 7:18 am
would love to win this and thanks for offering the contest!!!
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:54 am
This would be great for my sister!
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
With my first due in a few months I would love this so I am ready for what is a very exciting experience.
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
This would be awesome for my friend who is due in November. I’m sure she would love it. Thanks.
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:15 pm
looks like a great product!
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I would love this even though I am five months in!
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Super product
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Never really gave this much thought…
Would love to win it and maybe not have to deal with all the pain that you describe… Thanks for the contest.
July 23rd, 2008 at 10:13 pm
This would be really nice to have!
July 24th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I want to win
July 24th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Well product!
July 24th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I plan to breastfeeed-so this will all come in handy!
July 24th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I can’t wait to try this. Because I have Excema I’m afraid breast feeding is going to cause irritation.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
this look like a product for me!!
July 24th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I’d love to try this out. My new daughter is not the natural breastfeeder my son was and I’ve been left quite sore.
July 25th, 2008 at 7:35 am
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July 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am
this looks like a wonderful product for my sister!!
July 25th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
July 25th, 2008 at 8:07 am
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July 25th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Thanks for this great giveaway.
July 25th, 2008 at 9:41 am
This stuff looks great! Count me in!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
July 25th, 2008 at 10:07 am
my best friend is going through this problem and she would these items.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Thanks for the contest. I didn’t breastfeed my little one, but we will be ttc another soon and I would like to give it a shot.
July 25th, 2008 at 11:41 am
I’m expecting twins and going to be nursing.. this would come in really handy