Lansinoh Nipple Cream Query

Sunshine12 · Apr 14th, 2012, 09:33 AM

I bought some online and just wanted to check if its meant to be really thick to the point where it doesnt come out the tube very easily?? Its like really really thick petroleum jelly. Is that right or have I got a dodgy batch?? x

Tacey · Apr 14th, 2012, 09:51 AM

No, that's right. You often need to keep it warm to get it going. I found sitting on the tube for a while was helpful! You'll only need tiny amounts at a time.

Sunshine12 · Apr 14th, 2012, 09:52 AM

Oh fab thanks Tacey. I thought it was maybe stuff that had gone off lol. I practically needed a vice to get any out of the tube!! x

jenmcn1 · Apr 14th, 2012, 09:54 AM

Yup that's right!! I put a little on my finger and rub inbetween my fingers to get it warmed up a little. Its very thick because its a barrier to protect the nipples...it was a LIFESAVER for me when I first started breastfeeding my son...my nipples were cracked and bleeding at first...but within a week it was fine...so the cream helped a lot...and the good thing is you can breastfeed with it on!

stepmummy · Apr 14th, 2012, 12:00 PM

This got me too! I would put it down the front of my pants while I BFed so that it would be pliable enough after DD had finished

L-C · Apr 14th, 2012, 12:02 PM

My friend suggested starting it before baby is born, which I going to do this time as I was in agony last time xx

geckorachel · Apr 14th, 2012, 12:09 PM

hehe I wondered that when I got it too, its more like a wax than a cream isn't it! Not what I was expecting but has given me instant relief from sore nipples at points randomly! Not looking forward to sore nipples when feeding! x

laylasmummy · Apr 14th, 2012, 13:55 PM

brilliant stuff!!

Eccleston2011 · Apr 14th, 2012, 13:58 PM

Yes its supposed to be thick. What I did was put it in hot water for awhile to thin it out then I put it in a little jar so it is easier to get out! It thickened right back up when it cooled down.

KittyVentura · Apr 14th, 2012, 14:47 PM

Yup. Sit on it while you feed so it's warmed for when you apply after or pop on the radiator for a moment or so xx

Apr 14th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#1
Sunshine12 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,587	Lansinoh Nipple Cream Query I bought some online and just wanted to check if its meant to be really thick to the point where it doesnt come out the tube very easily?? Its like really really thick petroleum jelly. Is that right or have I got a dodgy batch?? x

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Tacey Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 5,951	No, that's right. You often need to keep it warm to get it going. I found sitting on the tube for a while was helpful! You'll only need tiny amounts at a time.

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Apr 14th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#3
Sunshine12 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,587	Oh fab thanks Tacey. I thought it was maybe stuff that had gone off lol. I practically needed a vice to get any out of the tube!! x

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jenmcn1 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 3,045	Yup that's right!! I put a little on my finger and rub inbetween my fingers to get it warmed up a little. Its very thick because its a barrier to protect the nipples...it was a LIFESAVER for me when I first started breastfeeding my son...my nipples were cracked and bleeding at first...but within a week it was fine...so the cream helped a lot...and the good thing is you can breastfeed with it on!

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stepmummy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,439	This got me too! I would put it down the front of my pants while I BFed so that it would be pliable enough after DD had finished

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L-C Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 975	My friend suggested starting it before baby is born, which I going to do this time as I was in agony last time xx

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geckorachel Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,649	hehe I wondered that when I got it too, its more like a wax than a cream isn't it! Not what I was expecting but has given me instant relief from sore nipples at points randomly! Not looking forward to sore nipples when feeding! x

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laylasmummy Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Leicestershire, ENGLAND Posts: 609	brilliant stuff!!

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Eccleston2011 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 165	Yes its supposed to be thick. What I did was put it in hot water for awhile to thin it out then I put it in a little jar so it is easier to get out! It thickened right back up when it cooled down.

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KittyVentura Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 10,515	Yup. Sit on it while you feed so it's warmed for when you apply after or pop on the radiator for a moment or so xx

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