You can breastfeed with certain nipple creams that are vegetable-based and/or free of harmful ingredients for newborns. Check your product's packaging for instructions. Some items may require you to wash off your nipple cream before breastfeeding and others are safe. Here are some safe nipple creams that don't require cleaning: 1. Lansinoh Lanolin Cream 2. Coconut Oil 3. Mamamio Keep Calm