DIY Nipple Cream
This moisturizing nursing balm helps soothe sore, cracked nipples. Plus it’s safe for baby to ingest.
Ingredients
Infused Oil for Nursing Balm
- 1 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chamomile flowers
- ¼ cup calendula flowers
- 2 TBSP marshmallow root
Nursing Balm
- ¼ cup infused oil
- ¼ cup cocoa butter (or more for a firmer balm)
Instructions
Making the Infused Oil: Three Methods
- There are three options detailed below for making the infused oil for the nursing balm: Solar infusion, time infusion, and heat infusion.
Infused Oil, Solar Method
- In a clean pint-size mason jar combine the ingredients listed above for the infused oil.
- Place in the sun and shake daily for 2-4 weeks.
- After infusion is complete, use a metal strainer lined with a cheesecloth to carefully strain out the herbs.
Infused Oil, Time Method
- In a clean pint-size mason jar combine the ingredients listed above for the infused oil.
- Place in a convenient location and shake daily for 2-4 weeks.
- After the infusion is complete, use a metal strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain out the herbs.
Infused Oil, Heat Method
- Place water in the bottom portion of a double boiler. You can also place a heat-safe glass bowl on top of a pot of water.
- In the top portion, combine the ingredients listed above for the infused oil.
- Heat over low heat for 2-3 hours until the oil takes on the scent of the herbs and changes color slightly.
- After the infusion is complete, use a metal strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain out the herbs.
Making the Nursing Balm
- After the oil is infused and strained, add ¼ cup of the infused oil and ¼ cup of cocoa butter to the top portion of a double boiler or glass bowl.
- Place water in the bottom portion of the double boiler or pot.
- Heat over low heat, stirring, just until the cocoa butter is melted.
- Pour into a glass jar or tin and cool to room temperature.
Notes
- This balm will be somewhat soft and not ever get completely firm. If you prefer a harder balm, add more cocoa butter. Alternatively, the liquid oil could be used alone or in a higher ratio for a smoother balm.
- Use the leftover infused oil for lotions or other recipes.