non-disposable breast pads?

[kir]

Can someone make a recommendation?

I know there was a thread on this forum about this topic before...but now i can't find it!

I saw this brand and they look good/discreet/expensive. http://www.allnaturalmamas.com/cloth_breast_pads.asp

Any thoughts?

THANKS!!

Kiran

[DesireeH]

I've never tried wool but I want to this time around. That is a great price for wool!

I had hemp ones last time but I just leaked right through them in seconds so I had to use the MOE pul backed ones when I left the house. I think I had a super milk flow though, I leaked ALOT and for a long time.

For night I just used the hemp or flannel ones cause I didnt care if I leaked. LOL

[girrllie]

I used cotton flannel ones last time and did fine with them. Had about 8 pairs total and would go through about 2 pairs/day. The wool ones look great though! I'm thinking of buying a pair or two for this time.

[Spark]

With my DS I leaked through all the cotton and flannel ones that I tried. With my DD my son was still nursing and I didn't leak *too* much, but still if i was going out, the cotton and flannel didn't work. So THIS time around I have some of those Luxe nursing pads on the way to me!!!! :banana AND i'm sooo excited about it.

Luxe is actually selling some of those in a package with nipple cream as well if you're interested in ordering direct from the maker. Also, Kir, she's in Canada so I think customs might be kinder on you? http://hyenacart.com/LuxeBaby/

I've also heard that these breast pads (scroll down) with the micro are great for keeping nipples dry. Microfleece wicks moisture back into the absorbent material. Great store, too. :)
http://nopins4baby.com/ForMom.html

Then, there are Fuzzi Bunz breast pads. Some have the micro to wick moisture and then others also have a PUL back to keep your shirt dry if you're leaking a lot. I'm tempted to try the 2nd kind. :) I'm not really familiar with this site, jsut the first one I found.
http://www.aunaturelbaby.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=113&cat=Nursing+Pads+-+Washable
Fuzzi Bunz again with free US shipping http://fuzzibunzstore.com/store/product.php?productid=25

[starparticle]

I've ordered two pairs of these: http://www.zannadu.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=16219&cat=335&page=1

I've heard nothing but amazing things about them! They came in the mail, larger than I expected, but soooooo soft!

[Taedareth]

I was thinking about getting these hemp terrycloth (http://www.mom-and-me-creations.com/ClothMom.html) but those LANA wool pads look nice, too.

Any suggestions about what size/shape to get? One website claimed that the larger pads show up less through your shirt than smaller ones. And what's up with pear-shaped ones - how exactly would you position them in the bra?

[Turtlemum]

I just heard from a client about "Lilypads". THey are reusable but not made of cloth...they are some sort of soft plastic type material? or something. I haven't seen them yet but this client was just raving about them. Disadvantage: plastic ('ll confirm the real name of the material when I can). Advantage: no leaking, washable. By the way they are available to order at www.milkface.com

Anyone else heard of these?

[Spark]

Oooh, yes, I actually met the inventor at a LLL conference. TOtally cool! :thumb

I'd try those, too! :LOL Heck, I guess I'd try every pad out there!!! :LOL

[kir]

i'm going to get them all! I can delay (a little) on getting these b/c my parents are coming from US right around the expected due date....so i'm thinking they can make it with this stuff. with twins nursing non-stop at the beginning, i suspect my last concern will be whether i leak when going out in public. hahaha! I'm glad to know there are so many awesome brands. Disposables look like a TERRIBLE idea!

Kiran

[mykidsrock]

I bought Lily Pads with my last baby and they were horrible! I wouldn't exactly say I leaked (sometimes I did though), but the main problem was that the milk would puddle in the pad which was adhered to my breast. So when you go to remove it, it was a big ol' mess!!! I would use them with other pads though to "catch" the mess.
For non disposables, I've used cotton (hated them). So this time I ordered the MOE ones that Desiree likes. I also ordered 2 pairs of Lana wool pads. Never used either of these, but I've heard good things so I figured I will try them out.
I also like to keep disposables on hand in case my cloth ones were dirty or drying. I really liked the Lansinoh ones. I bought more dispoables this time too- just in case all my new ones don't work out for me for some reason- but I am really optimistic about the wool pads!!!

[Taedareth]

So does there seem to be a consensus that wool pads outperform hemp ones?

[IncaMama]

i'm allergic to wool so i can't use those. :(

[kir]

the variety rivals that of cloth diapers....i thought i had figured it all out with CD-ing, and now this!!!

I think i'm just going to add a pair on to every CD order i make, and try out some brands that way. It does sound like wool is a good choice, if you're not allergic or anti wool. But does it get hot? I'm not putting wool on babies, b/c it's too hot here...so on me? is that a good idea?

[Spark]

Kir a lot of people here actually prefer wool covers in summer time because they seem to breathe more than PUL. :shrug: So, how better to test that out yourself other than by trying some wool pads? Might as well give it a go if you have the funds to try it out.

A wonderful WAHM just gifted me a pair of wool pads. They are super soft! Wow! I think I'm going to like them! :D

[spiralmg]

IHMHO, the wool pads are far superior to anything else I have tried. And I tried everything except the plastic ones. The wool never leaked and were always comfortable. I like the original ones from Danish Wool (they have a new line too that I have not tried yet). last time I used the minis, but this time I ordered some Smalls which have better breast coverage.

http://www.danishwool.com/products/lana/bp_nurs_pads.htm

Disposables - well they are disposable (environmentally a bad choice) plus they either squish up or swim about in your bra.

Cloth - always leak when your flow is powerful in the beginning, get cold when wet.

Wool - THE BEST! Never leak, are soft and body temperature (never hot or cold), easy to wash by hand. They seem expensive but are a good investment. Just don't stick them in the washer as they can mysteriously disappear...