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Cloth pad reviews wanted

post #1 of 99
10/26/06 at 5:49am
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Tell me about cloth pads. I only have a few and I need to get more. Which ones do you recommend and why? Which ones do you not like?

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post #2 of 99
10/26/06 at 6:14am
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post #3 of 99
11/2/06 at 5:28pm
i have used for one cycle New Moon pads. they are made by a WAHM in Canada. they didn't have wings or anything so i was a little leary so i bought from her sale bin. i loved them. they are so comfy and work great. i questioned the backing so i pourded water over the top and none of it leaked and it dried on the surface quickly. because i don't care about what fabric print i'll be bleeding all over i just buy from the bolt end section. you don't know what you're going to get but like i said who cares? it's only going where the sun don't shine.

www.newmoonpads.com
post #4 of 99
11/2/06 at 7:27pm
Here's a review I did awhile ago here:
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...ds#post1779183

Here's what it says:
For years I've used Glad Rags. They are work horse pads, to be sure. But I've recently just gotten AF back after having my baby and have gotten to test out the MOE pads. THey are awesome! My main issues with the Glad Rags were the regular pads were too short and the supers too huge for everyday use (great for post partum and overnights, though). They are also not that soft.

The MOE Comfort Pads have been a God send! They are SUPER soft. They absolutely do not stain and they rinse easily (not the case with the Glad Rags). You can re-use the backing, which saves some money. They are just the right length for me, too.

I don't really have experience with other brands to share, but hope this helps. So, in summary:
Fav in general: MOE
Fav overnight: Glad Rags (super long length really has an edge here)
Fav light spotting: MOE
post #5 of 99
11/2/06 at 8:33pm
I'm glad you started this thread! I want to start using cloth pads, but I have no idea which ones are good and which ones aren't. I ordered a few bolt-end pads from New Moon, and now I'll have to try some from MOE as well.
post #6 of 99
11/2/06 at 9:47pm
has anyone ever used Wemoon pads? they *look* great but are all the way in Aus. so i didn't want to order them without asking if anyone had used them and if they LOVED them.
post #7 of 99
11/6/06 at 10:17pm
My favorite are actually my own- I make them to fit me, so they're perfect.

I love the Glad Rags system (especially their organic cotton pads), and I like Moon Pads, too.
post #8 of 99
11/7/06 at 12:16am
These are my favourites.

They are simple, cheap pin ons. They are easy to use and stay in place better than velcro or snap types. I really like them.
post #9 of 99
11/7/06 at 2:21am
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Originally Posted by magstphil View Post
i have used for one cycle New Moon pads. they are made by a WAHM in Canada. they didn't have wings or anything so i was a little leary so i bought from her sale bin. i loved them. they are so comfy and work great. i questioned the backing so i pourded water over the top and none of it leaked and it dried on the surface quickly. because i don't care about what fabric print i'll be bleeding all over i just buy from the bolt end section. you don't know what you're going to get but like i said who cares? it's only going where the sun don't shine.

www.newmoonpads.com
I use these, too. Love the wingless pads and am always looking for others, but they are so hard to find!
post #10 of 99
11/13/06 at 5:55pm
I've got Goddess Moons pads. http://goddessmoons.com/products.htm


She has really fast delivery and they wash really well.
post #11 of 99
11/13/06 at 6:59pm
I'll give you my reviews.

Neither my daughter nor I liked the new moon pads - I was drawn in because she offers so many pretty prints....I bought several of her packages & my daughter & I tried them out for several cycles. It wasn't long before we realized that the minute you take down your panties to go, the pad can flop right off onto the ground. You have to be really careful to prevent this from happening....and it's impossible for me as I've got a babe on my lap usually. There is nothing securing the pad to your panty so there's no control here.

I also didn't like the glad rags....... ......I guess I'm hard to please! I did not like the trouble of having inserts to put in & take out. And, after a few months of washing they weren't very soft or comfy.

I DO like Lotus Pads though!! They are soft, and I like them a lot. I get mine here:

http://www.lotuspads.com/indexDefault.html
post #12 of 99
11/13/06 at 7:46pm
I've only tried the organic glad rags and they work great for me, but I would like to try some organic WAHM ones as well. I'm interested to see all the suggestions because I really need some more pads for after the babe is born. Also, not to steal this thread, but some suggestions for post partum pads would also be great!!!
post #13 of 99
11/13/06 at 8:26pm
treemom - I use the Lotus postpartum pads.....I use them for everyday because my flow is very heavy. They're the only ones I've found that are good for this purpose yet comfortable.
post #14 of 99
11/14/06 at 1:16pm
Does anyone use Luna pads? They are kind of $$$- yikes!

I am glad to have found this thread- I'd like to use cloth postpartum (sorry, not the OP's question!: ). Any suggestions?

I purchased some from www.doulashop.com They are hemp and I got 6 pads and 12 inserts for $33- seemed like a good deal but we'll see how they work. They have hemp 'regular' pads also, similar price.

Otherwise, I could sew some (rather, my mom could sew some ) but where does one find fabric?
post #15 of 99
11/14/06 at 2:06pm
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Originally Posted by mama in the forest View Post
treemom - I use the Lotus postpartum pads.....I use them for everyday because my flow is very heavy. They're the only ones I've found that are good for this purpose yet comfortable.
are the PP pads the sleep pads? i can't seem to find the PP pads anywhere on their site.
post #16 of 99
11/14/06 at 2:30pm
ordering amazpadz.com caused me to become pregnant. Okay, not really, but by the time they got here I WAS pregnant and haven't had the chance to use them yet. Looking forward to it, though after baby on the way is born.

I've used a bunch from various stay at home mom businesses. All good. What do you prefer? inserts? all in ones? hemp? have you looked at the companies that make cloth diapers? Oftentimes they will make mama cloth too or make them upon request. amazpadz were pretty though, and gladrags lasted me over 10 years and are still going strong, but are difficult to wash and rinse well, IMO.

Also the overnights are too much for anything but a super heavy/postpardum flow and they can most certainly leak. Wings can sometimes be too small. I also feel that the regular pads can be "TOO MUCH" for light days, but the benefit is that you can use the inserts for liners or just take out the inserts or add what you need.

I prefer hemp though. Softer with each wash and antibacterial, naturally.

Any more thoughts ladies?
post #17 of 99
11/15/06 at 12:05am
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are the PP pads the sleep pads? i can't seem to find the PP pads anywhere on their site
Yes, mama....they are called Nite Time on that site.

Truthfully, I have yet to find a cloth pad that contains my heavy flow....and when I'm postpartum - forget it! Postpartum I usually sit on towels for the first couple of days. These Lotus pads are the best I've found however, for postpartum among all the cloth pads.

There's another site that sells Lotus pads too.....called Julie's stuff. It's here: http://www.juliestuff.com/pages/ClothPads.html

Hers are just slightly more expensive than the regular lotus site.
post #18 of 99
11/15/06 at 1:04am
My absolute, hands down favorite are these:

http://hyenacart.com/onestore.php?vid=498&category=3

Danielle makes awesome pads, they are an 'all in one' style, with small wings, contoured and kinda quilted. The quilting keeps them from bunching and feeling bulky. I have postpartum pads and maxi's from her and they rock! I know she'll be stocking/taking orders soon. She's really sweet to work with too.

I personally like a small wing on my pad, no for protection but like a PP said, to keep them in my panties! Nothing worse than one falling on the floor or in the toilet. I like a MM fleece backing too----PUL makes me too hot.
post #19 of 99
11/15/06 at 9:37am
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Originally Posted by mama in the forest View Post
I'll give you my reviews.

Neither my daughter nor I liked the new moon pads - I was drawn in because she offers so many pretty prints....I bought several of her packages & my daughter & I tried them out for several cycles. It wasn't long before we realized that the minute you take down your panties to go, the pad can flop right off onto the ground. You have to be really careful to prevent this from happening....and it's impossible for me as I've got a babe on my lap usually. There is nothing securing the pad to your panty so there's no control here.

I also didn't like the glad rags....... ......I guess I'm hard to please! I did not like the trouble of having inserts to put in & take out. And, after a few months of washing they weren't very soft or comfy.

I DO like Lotus Pads though!! They are soft, and I like them a lot. I get mine here:

http://www.lotuspads.com/indexDefault.html
You might want to rty pinning the new moon pads. A small safety pin, horizontal, pinned from theoutside of your panties through the outer layer of the pad.I use pin ons and feel very secure.
post #20 of 99
11/15/06 at 10:40am
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You might want to rty pinning the new moon pads. A small safety pin, horizontal, pinned from theoutside of your panties through the outer layer of the pad.I

not with a babe on my lap & only one free hand! i've got 6 kids mama.

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