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Pregnancy affects everyone differently, and the same applies to postpartum life. Just as both of these stages in life can be intense, emotional, or easy, so can breastfeeding<\/strong>, especially in the first few days after giving birth. Breastfeeding is worth it and being able to nourish your baby with your own body is nothing short of miraculous. Making sure the baby has a good latch from the beginning can help mitigate the pain. That said, breastfeeding is not a completely painless process, despite what you read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go on any baby registry or talk to any mom or mom-to-be, and they will tell you that nipple cream<\/strong> is a must-have item<\/a>. When you are in the trenches of learning to breastfeed, nipples can become irritated and sore. Some lactation experts recommend lanolin cream, but that doesn\u2019t work if you are allergic to lanolin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Lanolin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lanolin is the oil that is extracted from sheep\u2019s wool. It undergoes a process to create finished lanolin, which is only problematic if you have a wool allergy. You also have to worry about potential pesticide residue found in wool. This can build up in fatty tissue or in breast milk if you apply it to your nipples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for that is because a lot of sheep are sprayed with pesticides, which treat mites and various pests. Additionally, most sheep consume non-organic and GMO feed, traces of which are sometimes found in wool. Organic lanolin from healthy sheep exists, but it is hard to find. There are conflicting opinions and sources about the safety of lanolin, though. If you want to avoid the risk and be a little more careful with your little one\u2019s first food, you may want a natural nipple cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Nipple Cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to have an easier time with those first few days or weeks of nursing, you are going to need a soothing nipple cream. Because there are various natural nipple creams on the market, there is no need to make a DIY version. If you want to make your own because you want the assurance of knowing exactly what goes into the cream, this article provides an excellent DIY version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The baby may ingest some of the cream while nursing, so the goal is to use all-natural, safe ingredients for newborns. The ingredients in this cream have a low chance of allergic reaction. You\u2019ll notice that it doesn\u2019t contain almond oil, beeswax, or coconut oil<\/a>, despite how beneficial those ingredients are to the skin<\/a>. This is because they have a small chance of allergic reaction. This recipe is also free of essential oils for similar reasons, and because of their intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Consistency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This nipple cream has a consistency that is more akin to a soft salve<\/a>, but it is incredibly easy to apply. Should you desire a firmer cream, increase the amount of cocoa butter to one-third cup or more. You can also add some beeswax<\/a> to thicken it, but there is a small chance that the baby could have an allergic reaction. Some evidence indicates that pesticides in inorganic beeswax may cause beeswax allergies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY Nipple Cream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients For Infused Oil:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n