washable breast pads

chefaud85 · September 2012

Is anyone using washable breast pads? Do they work as well as the disposable ones? Which ones are the best?

I am finding that the disposable ones are getting too expensive to keep buying all the time.

drubie · September 2012

I have a couple different kinds, but I leak through them quite quickly. Plus they're pretty bulky and obvious under my shirt.

damabo80 · September 2012

It's all I use. I forget which brand they are but they have lace on one side. Nuk maybe?

PamelaC · September 2012

I have a set of Bamboobies that I haven't started using yet. Heard good things about this brand.

tinyhumantoe · September 2012

I have some, loved them before milk came in, when I had a drop her and there. Hate them now! I drench them and they feel wet all the time.

The thin disposable ones are awful. The absorbant lansinoh disposable ones are pretty good, but the Gerber nuk brand absorbant disposables are awesome! They are like a good maxi pad for the leaky boob. They pull the moisture away from the skin and I always feel dry, plus they are very soft.

chefaud85 · September 2012

Thank you ladies! Just did a bit of research and ended up ordering two pairs of the Bamboobies pads.

tlew12778 · September 2012

I have 9 pairs of avent they are the ones with the lace, 1 pair of bamboobies, and one pair of wool popolini. I prefer the avent but when engorged, can and do leak through them same with other brands too. I don't like the heart shape of the bamboobies. They are awkward to get flat in your bra. I leak right through the wool although they hold the most milk.

Bighair12 · September 2012

I have an organic brand that I can't remember what it is. But I don't leak so I have them as a just in case. They also work great as a wipe up when she drools down my boob.

Shazzie116 · September 2012

damabo80:
It's all I use. I forget which brand they are but they have lace on one side. Nuk maybe?

I am using these as well, either Nuk or Lansinoh. They work fine for me, I just layer my tops if I am leaving the house (which isn't often).

bdbelladonna · September 2012

i have some grocery store brand ones and they have been working well for me

jlh2716 · September 2012

I purchased both disposable ones and washable ones. I love the Simplisse washable breast pads. I leak often, but I rarely leak a lot, so they work for me. But they are bulky; it isn't super obvious when I wear them, since my boobs never grew and I'm still wearing my pre-pregnancy Spanx bra, which smooths things out nicely, but it'd be more obvious in some other bras out there.

I'm actually growing to dislike my Lansinoh pads. Damn things won't stay put, and they itch.

cbj09 · September 2012

I don't use either really, but washable when I do. For some reason the disposables always get all crinkly on me.

Dandalf03 · September 2012

I ordered these on etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/101505843/organic-nursing-pads-w-bamboo-and-pul-10?ref=af_you_favitem

They are my favorite so far. However, I still leak through at night. Think I am going to have to use Lansinoh disposables at night, or find a nightime washable.

I have bamboobies and I don't care for the shape; plus I think they are awkward to reposition after each feed. The etsy ones are stiffer and easier to replace.

I also have the Lilypads from DD; I only liked these for nights out when I needed something low profile- I find these to be tedious to take on/off.

Hope this helps! Seems like everyone has such different preferences depending on size, amount of leaking etc.

L8kissie · October 2012

I have the Bamboobies and have only used the nighttime ones that came in the 6 pack I bought. I love them. They absorb a lot and feel dry, plus the softness has been good for my poor, poor sore nips.

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