Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream
Our take
An affordable 100% lanolin cream, similar to Lansinoh, that protects cracked skin and is safe for baby. Lanolin comes from sheep's wool, so skip it if you have a wool sensitivity.
Consider instead: Motherlove or Earth Mama for a lanolin-free option.
Before you buy
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Cheap
- Protective barrier for cracked skin
Recurring complaints
- Lanolin can bother people with wool allergies
- Thick and sticky
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.
When to buy it
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Common questions
Is the Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream non-toxic?
There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Ingredients: 100% lanolin. Allergy: Lanolin comes from wool; skip with a wool sensitivity. It scores 80 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 81 overall.
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