Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing: the baby is well cared for, the bond between mother and child is strengthened and the rest breaks that breastfeeding requires are beneficial for both. Until the nursing mother and the baby have settled into the groove, the milk coming in can be a little uncomfortable in the first few weeks. Invest requires some practice and sore nipples can contribute to breastfeeding being perceived as difficult and painful at first. However, most breastfeeding "problems" disappear over time. Sore nipples should, however, be taken care of. We have tips on how you can prevent and mitigate these.

Sore nipples during breastfeeding are usually caused by incorrect attachment. Your midwife can support you and show you how to best hold and latch your little one. Inverted nipples or other anatomical peculiarities of the mother or child are rarely the cause of incorrect sucking technique. Changing positions regularly can help.

Since breastfeeding and the breastfeeding position still need to be established, especially in the early days, sore nipples are not uncommon. Here's what you can do to relieve the discomfort:

Wash your hands before breastfeeding and change your underwear and bra regularly. After breastfeeding, you can use a saline solution from the pharmacy to rinse the nipples. This will reduce the risk of infection.

Sore and stressed nipples can be treated with special creams that contain lanolin. This promotes wound healing and keeps the skin soft.

Clothing that rubs against sore nipples can cause severe pain. Friction also worsens the irritation and increases the risk of infection. Nursing pads absorb breast milk, keep the nipples dry and do not rub.

The washable nursing pads by Taynie nestle softly against the nipple. They have a high absorbency and securely lock in the escaping milk. This keeps the nipple dry and protected. The side that the breast rests on is made of soft organic cotton. The back has a smooth surface so that it is not pulled along by clothing and the nipple is not irritated by friction. For the Nursing pads No biocides were used. They can be washed at up to 60 degrees and can therefore be safely reused.In addition to the advantages for the breastfeeding mother, the reusable Taynie Nursing Pads in terms of their ecological footprint: Due to the frequent changing of nursing pads, disposable products create huge mountains of waste, which can be avoided with our washable nursing pads.

If you are unsure, especially regarding breastfeeding positions, aids and care products, contact your midwife or lactation consultant! 

Our Taynie products are 100% vegan (WITHOUT ANIMAL WOOL!) and are produced in a socially acceptable and fair manner according to the BSCI standard (Program for the Improvement of Social Standards in a Global Value Chain).

For our Taynies we use, among other things, 100% organic cotton certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® . Because our Taynies are washable and reusable, you not only save money and waste, but also protect animals and the environment.