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Nursing pads - disp. vs reusable

dancinggirl77dancinggirl77
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I'm using the Lansinoh disposable pads & I like them but I'm thinking I'll save more $$ in the long run if I buy the reusable kind.  Does anyone have any experience with them?  Are they comfortable & easy to use?
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Re: Nursing pads - disp. vs reusable

  • stgn01stgn01 member

    I just used the Medela disposable ones.  It was one less thing I had to worry about (making sure I washed them so I had clean ones to use every time).  I honestly stopped using nursing pads altogether by 3 months and the last month I only used a pad on one breast.

    If you think it's worth it to get the reusable ones, knock yourself out.  It just wasn't worth it for me.  Good luck! 



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  • jamiemsmithjamiemsmith member
    I have used both and I prefer j&j disposable. The reusable ones would hold more liquid and ended up causing tenderness on my nipples. Plus it was hard to keep up with washing them. 
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  • silkyhorsesilkyhorse

    I can safely say that I will need breast pads the entire time I nurse, so I decided to buy reusable ones.  I bought AFFF pads - they are highly recommended.  The brand is "Artsy Fartsy Foo Foo".  It is a Hyena cart shop and she stocks her store on Wednesday morning and they go fast!

    I wash them with the rest of my clothes in a free and clear detergent, but dry them separately because I use softener sheets and softener can effect the absorption of the cloth pads

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  • Jenilyn and MatthewJenilyn and Matthew
    I used the Lansinoh disposables in the beginning because I leaked a lot and they were great! Once I stopped leaking randomly I switched to reusable pads. I only sleep in them, or use one on the side that isn't being nursed from, because I'll still leak then. I have several sets so I wash them once a week and my trash can is a lot less full!!
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  • Jenilyn and MatthewJenilyn and Matthew
    Oh...and hello fellow South Carolinian!!
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  • AmyA210AmyA210 member
    In the beginning I leaked so much that reusables would not hold all the milk, I still leaked all over my shirt. I like the Lansinoh disposables the best. Now that I'm not leaking much at all I use my reusable Nuk pads. I wash them with baby's clothes and air dry.
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  • dancinggirl77dancinggirl77
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    Oh...and hello fellow South Carolinian!!
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  • dancinggirl77dancinggirl77

    imageJenilynandMatthew:
    Oh...and hello fellow South Carolinian!!

    Hi back!  Smile

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  • Alisha4517Alisha4517
    I use the medela washable ones.  I found the disp very itchy.  Plus I sometimes wipe LO's milk dribble with it when out and nursing.  Comes in handy.  I just throw them in with babies laundry.  HTH
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