More Fun Facts about Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
January 13, 2007 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under products
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 …read more
