Nipple Care By Stage
Breastfeeding can come with its share of sore, tender and sensitive moments. We’ve put together this simple guide to help you understand what each product is for and when it may be useful, so you can choose the right support when you need it most.
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Silverette Nursing Cups |
Medela Organic Nipple Balm | Weleda Nipple Care Cream | Medela Purelan Lanolin Cream | Rite Aid Hydrogel Discs |
Unimom / Medela Nipple Shields |
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| Best for | Cracked / damaged nipples.
Healing / Protection |
Everyday natural care.
Dryness & Soothing |
Sensitive skin.
Dryness / Soothing |
Cracked / Bleeding skin.
Prevention / Healing |
Instant pain relief.
Immediate cooling |
Pain during feeding.
Latching difficulties |
| Advantage | Natural antibacterial silver healing | Clean, plant-based ingredients | Gentle + soothing botanicals | Strong moisture barrier for healing | Cooling + fast relief | Enables feeding while healing |
| When to use | Between feeds | After feeds | After feeds | After every feed | During peak soreness | During feeds |
| Feel | Dry protective dome | Light balm | Creamy | Thick balm | Cool gel | Silicone shield |
| Reuse | ✔ Reusable | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | Limited | ✔ Reusable |
| Stage | When damage starts | From day 1 | From day 1 (sensitive mums) | From day 1 | When pain spikes | When pain / baby can’t latch well |
* This guide is for general information only. If you are experiencing persistent or severe nipple pain, cracks, bleeding, signs of infection, or concerns about breastfeeding, please seek advice from your midwife, lactation consultant, Plunket nurse, GP or other qualified healthcare professional.