Tips - La Leche League International

Put baby to the breast to nurse as soon as possible Correct positioning and latch on are very important for preventing sore nipples. Break suction before taking baby off the breast. Offer the least

Published: 10/12/2025Updated: 1/19/2026Source layer: Editorial workflowLast review: 10/12/2025Region: Global

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Put baby to the breast to nurse as soon as possible

Correct positioning and latch on are very important for preventing sore nipples.

Break suction before taking baby off the breast.

Offer the least sore breast first.

Use only plain water for washing.

Gently apply your own milk, ultra pure modified lanolin, or hydrogel pads to speed healing.

Check with a La Leche League Leader for help.

Baby may nurse more often at times to build milk supply.

Trying other positions may help latch.

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Tips - La Leche League International(LLLI)10/12/2025
https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/tips/

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