hemp/Procare vs. Flannel/Wool reusable nursing pads?

[belle.h]

this isn't exactly a diapering topic, but some materials are used for diapers....

When nursing Avery I discovered that washable nursing pads are the way to go. However I didn't start using them until later on, so I wasn't leaking as much. Right now I have hemp jersey ones and even when wearing two on one breast I still leak through. that's with 4 layers in all! Need some new ones, lol!

So on ebay I've found ones that have one layer of hemp french terry, and a layer of Procare. The other onces have a two layers of flannel and a layer of wool in the middle.

which ones would be more leakproof? I've never seen/felt procare, so I'm not sure what the texture is, does it make a swishy sound? I've heard good things about the wool, but would they hold enough leaks?

thanks!

[lifeguard]

I don't know much about the hemp french terry or procare. But I do know that flannel feels good against the skin & wool is wonderful! Wool is VERY difficult to soak all the way through & also has a natural antibacterial quality from the lanolin.

[~Megan~]

I'd do wool. You need some breathability. Procare doesn't breath at all.

[kamesennin]

What do you sew together with the wool? Would hemp jersey work? I want to make some but I'm not sure how they are put together. Do you make them with a layer of something else against your skin, or just all wool?

[belle.h]

thanks for the replies!

I ended up getting the flannel/wool ones. The thought of the procare, being hot and thick under my bra didn't seem appealing. I really hope the wool/flannel ones work out. I'm looking forward to trying them.

Originally Posted by pbandj

What do you sew together with the wool? Would hemp jersey work? I want to make some but I'm not sure how they are put together. Do you make them with a layer of something else against your skin, or just all wool?

I found a seller on ebay who sells hemp/wool ones, so I would say that hemp jersey would work. I wanted to try those, I think they were $16.00 for 6 and the wool/flannel ones I got were $8.99 for 10. Trying to be frugal, lol.

But I've seen ones that are all wool also, depends on what you like the feel of I guess. Hemp would only make them better!

[wombjuice]

But how do you wash the wool ones? Wouldn't they have to be washed with lanolin to prevent leaking? And if so, won't that lanolin make the flannel have a funky feel to it??