Roll Out the Red Carpet for These Healing Balms
What are the Best Nipple Cream Brands?
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While those early breastfeeding days can be magical, experienced moms know that they can also be tough on your nipples. Soreness, dryness, and even cracking can quickly spoil those blissful moments with your little one.
We've scoured the market to find the top nipple balms and creams that combine powerful healing and moisturizing properties with affordability, pleasing textures, and ease of use. Whether you prefer a budget-friendly option or a luxurious treat, we've got a balm to soothe your nipples and keep your breastfeeding journey happy and healthy.
Every balm on this list is baby-safe, so you won't need to worry about wiping it off before nursing. We’ve made sure to include lanolin-free balms for moms who are vegan or allergic to this ingredient.
Our nominees were researched and selected as the top products in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...
- MotherLove Nipple Cream
- Frida Mom No-Mess Nipple Balm
- Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm
- Earth Mama Vegan Nipple Butter
- Munchkin Milkmakers All-Natural Nipple Balm
- Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
- Bamboobies Organic Nipple Balm
- Lansinoh Organic Nipple Balm
- Mommy's Bliss Lanolin Nipple Balm
- Tiny Human Supply Co. Nipple Crack
Top Nipple Cream of 2024 Winners
MotherLove Nipple Cream
This USDA-certified organic and cruelty-free cream features a soothing blend of olive oil, shea butter, marshmallow root, and calendula flower—all free of lanolin, petroleum, parabens, phthalates, or synthetic fillers. Reviewers love the nongreasy texture that absorbs quickly, providing relief for sore nipples without a sticky mess. Plus, Motherlove is a Women-Owned B Corp, so you can feel good about supporting a socially conscious company while nurturing your own well-being.
Frida Mom No-Mess Nipple Balm
Another lanolin-free formula that’s baby safe (no washing off required), this very popular nipple balm incorporates moisturizing glycerin, coconut oil, and olive oil as key ingredients and contains no parabens or artificial fragrances. Moms love the applicator tip built into the tube to keep hands mess-free. This balm often comes packaged with the brand’s soothing saline spray, which adds to the balm’s efficacy.
Frida Mom No-Mess Nipple Balm
Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm
An all-around performer, this glossy balm serves as a nipple balm/lip balm/cuticle softener/brow gel . . . you get the picture. A little goes a long way, and the squeeze tube can be easily stashed in your bag for on-the-go solutions. The simple formula is 100% natural lanolin, certified clean, and cruelty-free. Packaging is also 100% recyclable so you can maintain your green consumer creds.
Earth Mama Vegan Nipple Butter
Earth Mama’s formula is one of the best value-per-ounce vegan options on the market. More importantly, moms swear by its baby-safe, nourishing formula, which boasts heavy-hitting ingredients like calendula and cocoa butter. Conscientious consumers also love that the company is Non-GMO Project Verified, Leaping Bunny certified, and plastic neutral.
Munchkin Milkmakers All-Natural Nipple Balm
Munchkin specializes in lactation support, and this easy-to-use balm shows they know their business. Packaged in a mess-free stick form, the balm is packed with ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil to soothe and protect sore nipples. It requires no wiping before nursing, thanks to a formula free of lanolin, parabens, petroleum, and artificial fragrance. An impressive number of high ratings show just how much moms love the results.
Munchkin
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
After 30 years on the market, this well-trusted formula may in fact be the #1 doctor-recommended nipple cream as Lansinoh claims. It’s certainly got a lot going for it, being made of ethically-sourced, ultra-purified lanolin that’s baby safe, with no petroleum, parabens, additives, or preservatives. Moms say the thick and creamy formula (certified climate-neutral, by the way) works like a charm and lasts forever.
Bamboobies Organic Nipple Balm
Nourishing, USDA-certified-organic ingredients make this 100% plant-based balm a favorite among reviewers. The simple ingredient list includes sunflower seed oil, olive oil, beeswax, shea butter, and soothing calendula oil extract—no parabens, phthalates, or synthetic fragrances added. Packaged in a small tub, the smooth and creamy formula applies easily, leaves no stains behind, and is perfectly baby safe (no washing off needed before nursing.)
Lansinoh Organic Nipple Balm
A vegan alternative to the company’s lanolin cream, this fully baby-safe formula is made from 100% certified organic, plant-based ingredients. The simple 7-ingredient formula includes powerhouses like coconut oil, shea butter, argan oil, and calendula flower extract—no petroleum, parabens, or preservatives to be found. Fans report that the balm, while thick, spreads and absorbs very well. In short, it’s another winner from this trusted brand.
Mommy's Bliss Lanolin Nipple Balm
Combining ultra-pure lanolin with antioxidant boosters like coconut oil (also known for its antimicrobial properties), this balm boasts a super-thick yet non-sticky texture that reviewers love. The formula is baby safe—free of fragrance, parabens, phthalates, petroleum and mineral oil—and comes in a tube dispenser for easy application. Its light and natural coconut scent is as soothing as the formula itself.
