? about making Mama cloth pads

[teachinmaof3]

For the outer fabric, can you use cotton blends? Or does it have to be flannel or fleece??

[guestmama9907]

Personally, I like mine to be cotton just because it is natural and I only want natural fibers touching me there. I know some people like micro fleece on top but I have never seen a pad with a blend on top. I can't think of any reason not too except that maybe it wouldn't be as absorbant as cotton. HTH.

[twopeasinpod]

I use hemp/cotton blend or 100% cotton flannel.

Hemp is antibacterial, so it's my fave.

Poly/cotton blends do not soak up, and can irritate your skin.
Depending on the flow, malden mills micro can sometimes resist and leave you feeling wetter.

[teachinmaof3]

Guess I'll stick to flannel and a few fleece. I can't afford to buy hemp so it will have to be those two fabrics.

Thanks!