I dont even know how I would have survived without the use of nipple cream. The first 6 weeks are brutal, you def. Need some type of balm in this case to soothe/heal. I used earth mama brand organic nipple balm and it was what actually got me through and able to continue breastfeeding with as little pain as possible. @takiahilk

Thanks sooo much mommies headed to doctor and then Walgreens

You can buy it online, walmart, target, whole foods, or walgreens.

Like the other mama said breastmilk and let them air dry after every feed. Also avoid tight bras and the friction could irritate them more

I would use nipple cream and I would use a nipple shield until they are healed.

I’m using lanolin cream and it works. Plus if you also use ice packs and warm compress it helps.

@mariapb, so you still breastfeed with the bruising and cracks ?

@thegermanmommy, where can I purchase that

Try motherlove nipple cream. I had bruised cracked nipples too and that stuff helped so much.

Put some breastmilk on them after every feed and let them air dry. It really helps.