Reddit mentions of Bamboobies Nipple Cream, Lanolin-Free Organic Nursing Balm, 1 oz

My first recommendation is to check to see if she has a baby registry. New parents need/want LOTS of stuff, and while all gifts are appreciated, having someone help cover the essentials always made us really happy! Some of my favorite gifts were for things we needed like extra bottles, bassinet sheets, and giftcards to Amazon.

Now, to your question - here are some top items we've used with our new baby:

• If she's breastfeeding then nipple balm, nursing pads (I like the Lansinoh disposable ones), cooling pads for your bra for when you're engorged, a Haaka breastmilk pump/saver, and nursing tank tops.
  
• An activity mat
  
• High contrast books and toys to look at
  
• Extra changing pad liners
  
• Dreft stain remover (GREAT for poop stains!)
  
• Burp cloths (you can literally never have too many. We love these from aden + anais.)
  
  
  With the exception of the activity mat, you can really never have too many of the above items!

Probably just irritated from feeding a lot. I love this nipple balm ! I’m allergic to wool and can’t use the lanolin stuff, but IMO the balm is a miracle worker. It works in a matter of hours when I apply it at the first sign of pain. Maybe a little greasy, but feels good and you don’t have to clean it off before feeding baby. I also use it on my hands when they get dry and cracked from washing all the time.

What are you doing to take care of your nipples, if you don’t mind such a personal question 😂 ?


If you don’t have them, I HIGHLY recommend Soothies Gel Pads , and refrigerating them. They’re reusable for a couple of days. I also loved this Nursing Balm.


I distinctly remember the desperate loneliness of being literally attached to another human while stuck in one place for hours on end, often crying at the latch. Promise it gets better and for me, it was worth it, still BF’ing at 8 months old and it’s awesome.