Nipple butter

The first weeks of breastfeeding often come with dry, tender skin, and a simple balm is the standard comfort measure: a small amount worked in after feeds to keep the skin supple between sessions.

This one is a plant-based blend — organic olive oil, cocoa, shea and mango butters, and calendula — made without lanolin, which some parents prefer to avoid. The maker states there is no need to wipe it off before nursing, and the same jar doubles as a balm for lips, cuticles, and other dry patches.

A balm is comfort care, not treatment. Cracked skin that is not healing, signs of infection, or pain that continues feed after feed are reasons to ask a clinician or lactation consultant promptly, rather than applying more balm.

Highlights

• Lanolin-free, plant-based formula
• No need to wipe off before nursing, per the maker
• USDA certified organic ingredients
• Small 2 fl oz jar goes a long way
• Doubles as a general dry-skin balm

Worth knowing: Skin sensitivities vary — if your skin reacts to botanical products, test a little on the wrist first.

Price note: Nipple balms are often $10–16 for a small jar.
Last checked: 2026-10-21

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