9 of the best nipple creams 2024
WHAT IS NIPPLE CREAM?
Breastfeeding can make nipples very sore, dry or cracked and these nipples creams are designed to be applied to the skin to help ease any discomfort or pain.
Do you need nipple cream?
Not everyone needs a nipple cream as they don’t suffer any soreness when breastfeeding. Some prefer to use silver nursing cups as silver is anti-inflammatory with healing properties. You can see the most popular one below. Other alternatives are to use a bit of expressed breastmilk, Vaseline or coconut oil.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN CHOOSING A NIPPLE CREAM
Does it have to be removed before breastfeeding? Most nipple creams are designed to be safe for your baby so there will be no need to clean them off before feeding. But do check first. All of the creams and balm include here are safe to leave on.
Do they contain lanolin? Lanolin is great for soothing sore, cracked nipples but a tiny percentage of the population is allergic to it. If your baby experiences any irritation, stop using the cream immediately. Also as lanolin comes from the wool of sheep, it’s not suitable for vegans, especially as it is not always ethically sourced.
Does it have any taste or odour? This may interfere with your baby’s feeding.
THE BEST NIPPLE CREAM FOR BREASTFEEDING UK
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 12 January 2024.
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1. Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Nipple Cream
Why buy this?
This award winner is hugely popular and many praise its excellent healing properties.
Key features
Made with 100% natural medical-grade lanolin.
Hypoallergenic.
No taste or smell.
2. Lansinoh organic nipple balm
Why buy this?
Also by Lansinoh this one is a balm in a pot and certified organic.
Key features
Award-winning
Contains seven ingredients: sunflower seed oil, olive oil, beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, calendula oil and argan oil.
No smell or taste.
3. Tommee Tippee nipple cream
Why buy this?
It’s a good price for a 100% natural cream and contains just three ingredients: avocado oil, beeswax and shea butter.
Key features
Award-winning.
Contains no lanolin.
Scent-free.
Clinically tested and hypoallergenic.
4. Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream
Why buy this?
This has just one ingredient: 100% natural medical-grade lanolin and it is sourced from animal welfare-conscious farms.
Key features
No taste or odour.
Dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
5. My Expert Midwife No Harm Nipple Balm
Why buy this?
This multi-award winning balm has been developed by midwives and comes in a hygienic pump bottle which can be used one-handed.
Key features
Made with medical grade lanolin, coconut oil and sweet almond oil.
Fragrance-free.
Cruelty-free.
6. Green People Organic Babies Mum & Baby Rescue Balm
Why buy this?
It’s an organic multi-purpose balm that could also be used on any dry skin and as a perineal massage oil.
Key features
91% certified organic.
Contains calendula, vitamin E, sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, hemp seed oil and shea butter.
Fragrance-free.
Lanolin-free.
7. Weleda Nipple Balm
Why buy this?
This 100% natural balm was developed by midwives and pharmacists and contains organic calendula extract, which is very soothing for the skin.
Key features
Fragrance-free.
No lanolin.
Not tested on animals.
8. Mama Mio Keep Calm Nipple Balm
Why buy this?
This vegan nipple balm contains shea butter, olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil to soothe and moisturise.
Key features
Contains no lanolin.
Fragrance-free.
Cruelty-free.
Recyclable packaging.
9. Pippeta silver Nursing Cups
Why buy this?
These discs are made from high quality silver (or silver coated in the case of the trilaminate version) and are an alternative to a cream or balm.
Key features
Silver is naturally anti-inflammatory and soothes sore and cracked nipples. Just leave a few drops of breast milk in the cups after each feed.
The discs also prevent your nipples from rubbing on your clothes.
Available in two sizes and in silver or trilaminate silver.
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