Details
To give you one less thing to think about, this balm does NOT need to be removed prior to feeding.
Highlights
- A soothing balm for breast-feeding mums
- Made with antioxidant-rich oils like Grape Seed and Sunflower Oil
- Hydrating and soothing ingredients like Shea Butter and Natural Vitamin E
- Free of Lanolin – a wax secreted by the glands of wool-bearing animals
- Does not need to be removed prior to feeding as the ingredients are edible
- Naturally preserved with Hops Extract – free of Parabens and Phenoxyethanol
Sizing Chart
- 50g
Tips for Avoiding Breast Feeding Discomfort
In
an ideal world, breastfeeding will be comfortable. Some mum's and
babies have no problems from the start, while for others it can be a
struggle – everybody is different. Lactation consultants can help with
specific techniques. The following information may also help you need
less of this balm :)
Nurse on the best breast first if you have
one: Babies often nurse more gently on the second side since they’re
less hungry so best breast first to dampen their appetite.
Ensure
the correct baby latch: The best latch position is off-centre, with
more of the areola below the nipple in your baby's mouth. Try to ensure
your baby’s mouth is open with tongue down before inserting the nipple.
Adjust positions: You may find that certain positions make it easier for
your baby to latch on correctly and are much more comfortable than
others. Experiment to find the best position for you and your baby. Cold
packs: Some mum's find a cold pack before nursing can help to dampen
the initial pain of latching. Clean your nipples gently after
breastfeeding: If you have a cracked or bleeding nipple, rinse the
breast after each feeding with water to reduce the risk of infection.
Some practitioners suggest rinsing the nipple with breast milk. This
study found rubbing breast milk on the nipple after feeding worked
better than Lanolin in reducing healing times:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16127520
FAQs from the MooGoo website
My Nipple Balm feels hard. Does this mean it’s gone bad?
Shea Butter can harden in colder climates which can make the balm feel harder and appear grainy. The grains will melt when the balm is warmed up to body temperature when applied to the skin. Or simply run the tube under warm water before use.
Can I use MooGoo on a newborn?
We get this question a lot. But the answer is YES! All of our products are suitable for newborns but we suggest you always patch test first to check for allergies to any natural ingredients. Again, should we add a witty disclaimer to cover ourselves?
My baby accidentally ate some of the product, will they be ok?
We don’t recommend using our products as baby food, but if some is ingested you can rest assured that our products are made from 100% natural, edible ingredients. This means our Nipple Balm does not need to be removed prior to feeding.
What does "Dermatologically Tested" mean?
You may have seen the term “Dermatologically Tested” on lots of products before, but did you know there’s not an actual definition or regulation for this term? Because that didn’t sit right with us, and because our aim is to make products for people with really sensitive skin, we decided to send a bunch of them off to be tested in an independent lab on 54 people who reported having sensitive skin. The results were given on a scale of 0 to 5 with 0 being no irritation or redness and 5 being a reaction.
We’re happy to report that other than one person who had a reaction to the adhesive on the patch and another who found the patches painful to remove, all subjects reported 0 for redness and irritation for all the products we sent for testing.
Materials
| Ingredients | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Caprylic Capric Triglyceride (Silky Natural Ester), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate (Emulsifier), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lecithin (Soy), Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract. |
MooGoo show all of the ingredients used in their products on the website, not just the pretty ones. That way you know exactly what's in each one, and can get in touch if you have any more questions.
Please be aware that the ingredients MooGoo use in these formulas may be updated occasionally and therefore vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product packaging for the most up-to-date and relevant list of ingredients.
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We offer fast, economical shipping across New Zealand. All items on our website are in stock, ready to dispatch (excludes pre-order or custom size items). Most orders arrive within 1-3 business days. Auckland shipping is generally overnight or you can choose Click and Collect.
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Large Furniture is shipped using a designated furniture delivery service with two person delivery to the door.
Free Shipping for orders over $100* (excludes large items)
Free shipping is available when you spend over $100! Please note bulky or heavy items are excluded from this offer and you can confirm the correct shipping at the checkout. Unfortunately our Cart Shipping Estimator does not accurately exclude large items from free shipping calculations. We apologise for any inconvenience with technical limitation.
Go to Shipping & Delivery PageHassle-free Returns for 365 Days!
We have expert staff available to help you choose the perfect item – how can we help before you purchase? However, when you do purchase something that doesn’t fit or isn’t quite right, we offer an excellent returns policy and the best possible customer service.
We also know life with babies and children is busy, so you have up to 365 days for your returns and exchanges to come back to us:
- Up to 90 days from purchase - You can return for an Exchange, Store Credit or Refund
- Up to 365 days from purchase – You can return for an Exchange or Store Credit
Returned items must be received back in perfect condition, unused and unwashed condition including the instructions and packaging. Please ensure you carefully package items so they are received back in perfect condition.
Our Returns and Exchanges page has full details, including product specific returns information and our Returns Form.
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