Safe to put lotion on boobs?

Ditto on the coconut oil!! The very best to use. All natural and full of good stuff for skin!!

I think it said washing with soap and water dries the skin which is why it suggested stopping at least a month before baby is due. But you guys had some great suggestions - thank you! I especially like the idea of coconut oil. So that could be used on the nipples even when breastfeeding, right?

Thanks for this post because I had nooo idea!!

At one of the classes I took I was told by the instructor/nurse to avoid washing and putting lotion on your nipples because of the oils they naturally secrete. I guess lotion being worse since it can clog the pores and cause backups. Since then I've lotioned my breasts but avoided my nipples. They actually seem to be in better shape since then, not sure if it's coincidence or not!

Coconut oil is really great for this. If you choose to nurse you won't have to wash it off and you'll keep yourself moisturized.

It's fine to wash and Lotion your boobs :)

I think their concern is drying out your nipple prematurely but your lotioning so I think youyou're fine. :) once the baby starts nursing she/he may not like the taste or texture so you might want to switch to nipple cream

I put lotion on my boobs but don't put it on my nipples. I remember how painful nursing was in the beginning with my son and I don't want my nipples to get used to the pampering lol. I would still use the lotion on your boobs after baby is born to prevent stretch marks for when you milk come in (that's when I got most of mine on my boob!!). Just avoid the nipple so baby isn't eating any of it (if you're planning to breastfeed).

You can get nipple cream for when baby is here... also why arent you allowed to wash your boobs with soap lol?? .... sorry i just think alot of the dos and donts are ridiculous these days.... i mean seriously back in the haydays kids lived in mud floor huts lol they seem to turn out fine.... probably had the best immunity ever lol