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nursing pads...what is your preference?

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When I was nursing DS I was also working full time & pumping during the day. I often had to change nursing pads during the day due to leakage. As such I opted for disposable nursing pads out of convenience. This time around I am a SAHM and am interested in reusable pads (once my milk regulates some) to help save some money.

Are there any brands you have tried that you would recommend? Any that you would steer clear of? Any helpful tidbits from those that have gone this route are appreciated.
Thanks ladies!
Joey 06.05.2010, MC Jan 2014-EDD 09.11.2014, Aurelia 08.24.2015 (lost twin ~12 weeks), Ectopic Loss Feb 2016, EDD 01.03.2018
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  • Starynightsky24Starynightsky24 member
    breezymeema7 said:

    Bamboobies for the win every single time! I'm a heavy leaker so I stick to their overnight pads all day and night. They feel like pillows and worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.

    This exactly!

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  • melanier26melanier26 member
    I agree with the Bamboobies!
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  • gulimzgulimz member
    Yep. Bamboobies!!! And lansinoh for disposables. I didn't care for the medela ones that they gave me in the hospital. Adhesive kept coming off and pad would bunch up.
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  • tarheelgirl8tarheelgirl8 member
    I use the avent washable ones which are sold at BRU, and they work well for me. I tried the medela washable pads too and they are horrible. They have a seam right down the middle! Not good on the nipples!
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  • deviduke412deviduke412 member
    tarheelgirl8 said:

    I use the avent washable ones which are sold at BRU, and they work well for me. I tried the medela washable pads too and they are horrible. They have a seam right down the middle! Not good on the nipples!

    These are the kind that I bought as well, however I have not used them yet because I do not leak very much.

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  • carleym93carleym93 member
    @breezymeema7 Do the daytime pads hold up through leakage? I'm leaking through my washable pads daily but the Bamboobies only come with one pair of overnight pads.
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  • KateDerekKateDerek member
    I leak heavily too and the washable pads aren't enough for me so before I go buy more I want to make sure they will do the trick. I wonder if I got crappy ones?
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  • breezymeema7breezymeema7 member
    carleyec93 said:

    @breezymeema7 Do the daytime pads hold up through leakage? I'm leaking through my washable pads daily but the Bamboobies only come with one pair of overnight pads.

    @carleyec93 The day pads have the same leak proof back, they are just smaller. I was fine in them after a couple months when my leaking decreased. There is an option to order a pack of 3 nighttime pairs, which is what I got this time around.

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    breezymeema7 said:

    carleyec93 said:

    @breezymeema7 Do the daytime pads hold up through leakage? I'm leaking through my washable pads daily but the Bamboobies only come with one pair of overnight pads.

    @carleyec93 The day pads have the same leak proof back, they are just smaller. I was fine in them after a couple months when my leaking decreased. There is an option to order a pack of 3 nighttime pairs, which is what I got this time around.




    Yes! I found that option, finally. Thank you! I'm ordering some today!
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  • J&D2007J&D2007 member
    Definitely Bamboobies! The regular ones and the overnight ones are fabulous!
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  • 907_baby907_baby member
    Thanks ladies! I will be ordering my bamboobies today.
    @gulimz I agree, Lansinoh is definitely the way to go for disposables!
    You guys are awesome, I knew I could get some honest reviews here!
    Joey 06.05.2010, MC Jan 2014-EDD 09.11.2014, Aurelia 08.24.2015 (lost twin ~12 weeks), Ectopic Loss Feb 2016, EDD 01.03.2018
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  • kettlekittenkettlekitten member
    I like the avent cloth ones, they're lovely and soft on a tender nipple. They were good once my supply settled down, had to use disposable ones with plastic backing before that to prevent milk soaking through.
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  • cosplaymomcosplaymom member
    Lilypadz silicone pads are the only thing I ever use. Wayyyy more comfortable than having cloth rub your nipples. As long as you put them on correctly you should not have any leaks.
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  • PixelPosyPixelPosy member
    I haven't ever tried Bamboobies, but sounds like I should. 

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  • daniellepandadaniellepanda member
    Just a warning ladies, disposables are actually bad for your boobs! I had no clue until I went to the OB for some breast pain and she told me to ditch them ASAP. Apparently they can cause ductal yeast to form and she told me only to use cotton reusable ones, or even cut up cotton tshirt layered a couple times :/ The bamboobies are my favorites, but the medela reusables are good for night time as well.
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