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Weleda Nipple Balm Review: 'I would repurchase without hesitation.'

Combining natural lanolin and beeswax, Weleda Nipple Balm offers breastfeeding mothers immediate relief for sore nipples, and at just £6 a tube, it's a great price too. But how does it measure up to more well-known nipple cream brands? Our breastfeeding parent-tester Bethan put it through its paces.

By Jenny Wonnacott | Last updated Aug 19, 2025

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Our overall rating:
What we like

  • All natural ingredients

  • Highly moisturising

  • Excellent value for money

  • Works straight away

  • Can be used on other body parts as well as nipples - our parent-tester said it was lovely on dry skin and chapped lips

What we don't like

  • Screw top is less practical to use than a pump top

  • Still contains lanolin so not suitable for vegans

Key specs

Price on writing: £6 for 25 g, £9 for 50 g | Remove before breastfeeding? No | Type: Balm

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How we tested Weleda Natural Nipple Balm

Parent-tester Bethan, a mum-of-one currently breastfeeding a newborn, tested a selection of Mumsnet's top-rated nipple cream samples over a period of several months. During this time she took rigorous notes on each cream's effectiveness, ease of application, feel and value for money as well as her overall verdict on each nipple cream.

Discover how Weleda Natural Nipple Balm compared with other Mumsnet-favourite best nipple creams, including Lansinoh Lanolin, Bennetts Nipple Cream, Medela Purelan Nipple Cream, Mama Mio Keep Calm Nipple Balm and My Expert Midwife No Harm Nipple Balm with our in-depth reviews.

Weleda Natural Nipple Balm

Weleda Natural Nipple Balm: first use

The Weleda Nipple Balm comes with instructions on the box and the tube itself. According to Bethan, these were 'the most thorough instructions of all the nipple creams [she] tested. The user is encouraged to air and dry the breast prior to putting on any cream.'

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How does the Weleda Natural Nipple Balm feel to touch?

'The balm feels very soft to the touch,' reported Bethan. 'It is a really nice consistency.'

It’s not too slippery and holds its form (doesn’t slide off), but also doesn’t drag the nipple or skin at all and rubs in really gently.

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How easy is the Weleda Natural Nipple Balm to apply?

Weleda Natural Nipple Balm

[The Weleda balm is] very easy to apply. It’s a lovely texture. It doesn’t feel like a heavy balm that drags or is hard to get out of the tube. It’s very easy to work with.

Parent-tester Bethan

Weleda Natural Nipple Balm

£6

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Bethan added: 'It has a screw top to the tube which can be a little bit of a pain and having used a pump balm, I found that a little more cumbersome to be unscrewing and screwing back on after feeding but not too bad.'

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Does the Weleda Natural Nipple Balm have an odour?

Although officially billed as fragrance-free, Bethan reported that the Weleda had a 'lanolin smell'.

Is Weleda Natural Nipple Balm effective straight away?

'Yes,' Bethan said, 'It soothes any tightness straight away and also feels very moisturising.'

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Can Weleda Natural Nipple Balm be used elsewhere on the body?

This balm can also be used for athletes/on any areas of dry skin and to stop chafing. It has instructions for athletes on how to apply to skin that is prone to chafing. It feels lovely on my cuticles and chapped lips.

Parent-tester Bethan

Weleda Nipple Balm

£6

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Weleda Natural Nipple Balm: our overall verdict

'I would absolutely recommend this nipple cream to other breastfeeding mums,' said Bethan. 'And I'd repurchase it without hesitation whenever needed. It's very good value for money.'

The Weleda Nipple Balm is right up there with my favourites of all the nipple creams I've tried. It's a lovely balm that's light and effective without being sticky.
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About the author

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy, baby care and general parenting-related content. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews, features buyers' guides.

She regularly reviews a wide range of parenting and lifestyle products for Mumsnet, from breast pumps to kettles, board games and cribs.

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