More Fun Facts about Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream

Earlier I wrote about the Top 10 Uses for Lansinoh aside from soothing the breastfeeding mother’s nipples. Here are some other fun facts about Lansinoh and lanolin:

~ Lanolin is a fatty derivative of wool.

~ According to the manufacturer, it’s safe to use even for people who are allergic to wool.

~ The Lansinoh company was founded by a nursing mother of two daughters. When she started breastfeeding, a La Leche League leader encouraged her to use lanolin for her sore nipples. Lanolin was not readily available at the time, but her husband was a physician and he procured a one-pound jar of it from the hospital pharmacy (to give you an idea of how much a one-pound jar is, now the product is generally sold in two ounce tubes or one-eighth of that one-pound jar!)

~ Lansinoh is bacteriostatic (can inhibit the reproduction of bacteria).

~ To remove Lansinoh stains from nursing bras, treat the fabric as you would treat any grease stain. Pre-treat the stain with a stain remover or laundry detergent. Some women find it helpful to use OxiClean (or a similar product like Vanish Oxi Action in the U.K.), while some pour hydrogen peroxide directly on the stain prior to washing.