Any remedies for dry cracked nipples while breastfeeding? I have lanolin but its just not cutting it

coconut oil

Give it a break from nursing. Pump it while also using any of the nipple creams.

@4xmeislove, I always somehow manage to forget about coconut oil, thank you!

@sanjosefoodblog she's only 2 days old and exclusively on the breast for now or else I would

Rub breast milk on your nipple/areola and let them air dry:) it works .. And make sure before nursing to hand express just enough to coat it again . It works as a lubricant to prevent further tearing :)

@myliltadpole1116, that's awesome! I'll try that too

I had the same problem too and none of these suggestions worked for me. when the baby is but using every 2 hours there's no chance to heal. After week 2, I ended up exclusively pumping for the next 3 weeks and then exclusively nursing again and it was better because he didn't nurse every 2 hours by then. Maybe it was just me and my baby's latch.

the first years nipple cream helped me alot

When you first start to breastfeed your nipple will get raw. Trust me I was the same way. But hold on because after the first week your nipple will harden up and heal🙌🏿. I used coconut oil in the hospital and lanolin when i got home they will crack either way just continue to nurse and apply your product😘

@owensmommy85, I'm sticking with it, once my milk officially came in I noticed that the dry crackiness started going away. It's still painful sometimes but getting better, I'm glad I kept on 😊