Would this work for breastfeeding moms?
1873183
My wife used it regularly when nursing our 3 kids. Usually once a day, maybe more. She says it reduced the irritation and dry skin. The pure, 100%, is anhydrous and thus very thick and sticky, takes a little rubbing to work into the skin. Some places (maybe not Now Foods) sell a hydrous version with a little water, nothing else, so it's a bit thinner and easier to spread (that's most likely what was in the squeeze container mentioned below as anhydrous would be too thick for a squeeze-tube). After a fairly long time (not sure exactly how long) the anhydrous becomes very thick and difficult to use with a slight change in color, but it still works. My wife used it regularly when nursing our 3 kids. Usually once a day, maybe more. She says it reduced the irritation and dry skin. The pure, 100%, is anhydrous and thus very thick and sticky, takes a little rubbing to work into the skin. Some places (maybe not Now Foods) sell a hydrous version with a little water, nothing else, so it's a bit thinner and easier to spread (that's most likely what was in the squeeze container mentioned below as anhydrous would be too thick for a squeeze-tube). After a fairly long time (not sure exactly how long) the anhydrous becomes very thick and difficult... » Read More My wife used it regularly when nursing our 3 kids. Usually once a day, maybe more. She says it reduced the irritation and dry skin. The pure, 100%, is anhydrous and thus very thick and sticky, takes a little rubbing to work into the skin. Some places (maybe not Now Foods) sell a hydrous version with a little water, nothing else, so it's a bit thinner and easier to spread (that's most likely what was in the squeeze container mentioned below as anhydrous would be too thick for a squeeze-tube). After a fairly long time (not sure exactly how long) the anhydrous becomes very thick and difficult to use with a slight change in color, but it still works. « Show Less
1873184
It would work just fine. It's pure and would be fine for the infant to ingest in small quantities. There isn't a harsh smell. It's the consistency of cool honey. I think it would work better for chapped nipples if you added shea butter and a bit of vitamin E oil though. This is thick enough that it would stay on, especially if you used a shield too.
1873185
I'll bet you can use it! It's really sticky and thick, so make sure your skin absorbs all of the oils before feeding baby again. I used this for my baby's bum actually! I had one bad case of diaper rashes when my son was about 1 month old. It cleared the rashes up within hours, and now that he's almost 15 months, I still apply it to his bum every night. He hasn't had rashes since. I keep a bottle for myself as well for my chapped hands. Works like a charm!
1873186
Yes! This is a pure product. A lot of breastfeeding creams have this as a large part of the product. But this is simply pure without additives. It heals and protects in an amazingly fast manner. It has a strong, different smell that is not perfumed, but smells something of sheep.
1873187
It should work OK but it may be a bigger bottle than you would need. I used Lansinoh Brand Lanolin that is made for breastfeeding mothers and comes in a squeeze container that would probably be easier for application.
1873188
I did use it when I was breastfeeding and didn't have any issues. You could check with your Doctor too. Again it smells like band aids but it's 100% lanolin.
1873189
My wife used it regularly when nursing our 3 kids. Usually once a day, maybe more. She says it reduced the irritation and dry skin. The pure, 100%, is anhydrous and thus very thick and sticky, takes a little rubbing to work into the skin. Some places (maybe not Now Foods) sell a hydrous version with a little water, nothing else, so it's a bit thinner and easier to spread (that's most likely what was in the squeeze container mentioned below as anhydrous would be too thick for a squeeze-tube). After a fairly long time (not sure exactly how long) the anhydrous becomes very thick and difficult to use with a slight change in color, but it still works.
1873190
I used this while breastfeeding, sometimes even before feeding the baby, and he's doing great. At some point the doctor told me I could use coconut oil. I'm not breastfeeding anymore, but now I put an empty glass jar in a bowl of boiled water, and I melt lanolin in half of the jar and then put in an equal amount of coconut oil. It's wonderful. I use it on the baby and on myself. I told my husband we won't be buying body lotion in this household anymore. This is the best.
1243993
It isn't meant for you to breastfeed in. It is just a carrier. It's a comfortable way to carry your baby hands-free.
2251714
Baby A is breastfed and still is now she's 10 mos. She used to take bottle and now preferred the hoot. I tried using this bottle, she doesn't really care much about it. But, I have a friend whose baby is breastfed and tool some from this bottle. It really depends on the baby and the shape of your nipple. This one has a pretty big nipple in my opinion. I had better luck with the medela nipple, which is smaller, more to my size.
891280
It has a very slight effect on the muscles tones. But I would say that if you use it for as many hours as possible everyday you might increase your results. Also, breastfeed for as long as you can! :) Goodluck.
685425
Yes, my mother (88 yrs. old) uses it to open her milk with pull-out plug. She was unsure it would work but was pleasantly surprised that it did.
1874170
Ask your Dr., midwife, or lactation consultant. Check with la leche league.
1585503
No. I am a 38 DD typically. So of course breast feeding enlarged them. This pump was horrible & I ended up paying for a different one. I now have medela & it works so much better. W this I got 1 oz from both sides. Medela- 7-10 oz both sides.
398650
Of course! Just remember that you should only keep a 24 hour supply. Some say 48 hours but, why risk it :) Also if your pediatrician approves it I used motherlove more milk special blend it helped my supply a lot since I was exclusively pumping for a preemie who couldn't latch on. It's a lot of work just keep going as long as you can! And pump as often as you can, you should read about power pumping that helped me a lot as well. Also try motherlove nursing cream its great!
1992203
I don't see why not. I used my drying rack for plastic bottles and my breast pumping suplies I washed every 2-3 hours. Although I used plastic bottles that rack fit a lot! very durable. I live in an apartment with limited space and worked great. Also it folds down flat. I'm exclusively breastfeeding now but saved the rack incase anyone I know needs one bc it was so great. especially for the price. The convenience makes it worth more.
806897
Yes, It can and works very well. I Exclusively pumped for my preemie and this as well as the hands free pumping bra were lifesavers.
2133302
I am currently breast feeding and the strap stays put. I forget its even there. It has rubber stuff on the inside like a strapless bra. I think it will work for u.
1432216
I'm not sure if it can be used while breast feeding. I believe it's too big to fit in your lap, and the middle is lower than the edges. It would be difficult to position. I have the standard Boppy as well. I think this serves a completely different function.
533760
I suppose it could work if the baby is quite small. It's thick enough but it is rather shallow. Hope that helps.
421396
I suppose you could as long as its very snug against your breast at all times and as long as you dont mind the milk not being refrigerated right away. I dont do it because i toss and turn alot & I think it would leak out.
1244912
No it wont work that's why I'm returning it.. even without the massage flange it's too small for me... I heard the Medela pump in style is better for larger nipples or for women whose nipple enlarge while pumping.
572981
Yes it can. But I cannot breastfeed my baby while she's laying down, I must have to carry her up.
658013
Yes, it actually works better when you are not breastfeeding. I have only been able to use them a little because I have milk. When there is no milk, the "latch" from the nipplettes will be better and therefore Work better.