Is the Nipple Balm safe to use while breastfeeding?

Yes! The Nipple Balm is made in Australia from a nourishing blend of natural ingredients including avocado oil, rosehip oil, and shea butter. It’s safe for both mum and baby — there’s no need to wipe it off before breastfeeding.

What exactly comes in the Breastfeeding Essentials?

The bundle comes complete with everything you need to navigate breastfeeding and any potential challenges that arise. You’ll receive the Nipple Balm (30mL) and the Breast Pads (6) — delivered to your door with free express shipping.

Can I purchase the kit for someone else?

Yes! The Breastfeeding Essentials are shipped all together in one cleverly packed box. These essentials were made to be gifted — whether it’s a gift to yourself or someone deserving, that’s up to you.

Why is breastfeeding important?

Breastfeeding benefits mums by promoting faster recovery from birth, reduced breast and ovarian cancer risk in later life, and improved mother-infant bonding. For baby, breastfeeding protects against chest, ear and urine infections, diabetes, eczema and asthma. Evidence also suggests breastfed babies are better protected from SIDS, heart disease, and coeliac disease. [3]

How long should I breastfeed for?

Australian breastfeeding guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, then continued breastfeeding combined with solid foods for 1 year and beyond, if both mum and baby wish. In Australia, 90% of new mums initiate exclusive breastfeeding, but only around 15% continue until 5 months.[4] Kin’s Breastfeeding Essentials are designed to tackle the common breastfeeding problems that contribute to this drop-off.

How do I know when to call my doctor?

It’s normal to experience some breast pain and nipple discomfort while breastfeeding, and it’s a good idea to ask your doctor or midwife about what you can expect. The Breastfeeding Essentials bundle is designed to help you alleviate these, but if you find your symptoms are worsening, give your doctor a call.

Can I purchase the items on their own?

We launched the Breastfeeding Essentials as an all-in-one kit to simplify breastfeeding for new mums. However, we understand you may want to pick and choose what you need for your individual situation. To purchase items on their own, simply explore the Postpartum range.

Breastfeeding Essentials

Just the Essentials

1. The Nipple Balm

Our all-natural nipple cream formula soothes and restores sore nipples. Start use before birth and continue during breastfeeding to build skin elasticity, combat dryness, and prevent nipple cracking.

Safe for you and baby, no need to wipe off

Nourishing blend of natural ingredients

Relieves pain and prevents chafing

2. The Breast Pads

Comfy and light-weight breast pads that absorb moisture while easing discomfort from sensitive or sore nipples. Soft against skin and made of eco-friendly bamboo.

Soft on skin and super absorbent

Eco-friendly and washable

Prevents nipple chafing

mother using breast pads to absorb moisture

Why we made this

Delivering a baby is a superhuman effort, but every hero needs a sidekick. For you, that’s us.

We’re here to support you through every step of your pregnancy journey. That means caring for you immediately after you give birth — when you need it most.

Breastfeeding is a natural process, and yet 92% of people experience breastfeeding problems. [1] Kin’s Breastfeeding Essentials are designed to help you through these challenges.

Mastitis

Around 1 in 5 breastfeeding mums get mastitis, a painful infection of the breast tissue usually caused by a blocked milk duct. [2]

Cracked Nipples

Sore, cracked, or bleeding nipples affects around 50% of breastfeeding people in the first week after birth. Engorgement can also lead to dry and irritated skin.

Leaking Breast

Breasts can leak, drip or even spray milk in the weeks (and sometimes months) after delivery. This can be exacerbated by an overabundant milk supply.

Engorgement

When the breast tissue overfills with milk, blood, and other fluids, it can make your breasts feel full, swollen, hard, or painful.

Oversupply / Undersupply

Oversupply can cause engorgement and discomfort, while a low supply means there may not be enough breast milk produced to meet your baby’s growth needs.