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MumtoMany
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Topic: Help cracked nipples Posted: 06 April 2011 at 11:40am |
Help please. I am in so much pain. Last week my we boy got thrush in his mouth. And although it has gone now and my nipples no longer have thrush i have bad cracks around the outside.
Does anyone have any ideas of how to get them to heal quickly?
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crafty1
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Posted: 06 April 2011 at 1:10pm |
Just the usual, air dry and lots of lanisol cream. And time. Ouch, i can still remember that. The good news is they do usually heal pretty quick.
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Posted: 06 April 2011 at 1:59pm |
Lanisol cream, lots a fresh air and rub milk on them after every feed and let it dry. You need to let them breathe well so dont wear tight stuffy tops. Good luck
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Jaune
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Posted: 06 April 2011 at 2:49pm |
Pawpaw ointment is really good too and it doesn't need to be wiped off before feeding.
We got thrush too so I feel your pain! It's nasty!
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caliandjack
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Posted: 06 April 2011 at 3:06pm |
snap lansiol cream and put on heaps so it covers your whole nipple
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Posted: 06 April 2011 at 3:07pm |
I invested in a pair of avent breast shells, meant I could get plenty of fresh air around the nipples, without leaking everywhere, although I dont wear them out as they are rather conspicuous!
I also used lansinoh and within 48 hours my cracks had healed, good luck!
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Posted: 10 April 2011 at 9:40pm |
Daktarin oral gel for your nips to get rid of the thrush!
Try the lansinoh or pawpaw for healing, and if you want a cheap alternative to breast shells for getting clothes off your nips, cut out egg carton cups and use them instead.
Soak all underwear in napisan (and/or canesten laundry liquid if you have it) to kill the bugs.
And if the sun comes out, get 'the girls' out as much as poss.
Luck luck luck!
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