I have tried several different brands of nursing pads (Lansinoh, Hey Mama, Target, Nuk, Bamboobies) and these are by far my favorite. I wish I had gotten these first! My baby is almost 3mo and I still have issues leaking (especially at night when he sleeps longer). For context - I'm a 32DDD right now, so I can't speak for how these work if you are smaller. I was nervous about the price tag for only 8 pads, but it is worth the price and I'll be buying more to increase my stash for when I go back to work. The bag it comes in is also nice to keep them all in one place after they are washed. I have been using them for 2 weeks now. I still use disposables if I exercise or am traveling away from the house all day since I only have 8 right now.
Pros:
1. Absorbent - 10x more absorbent than Bamboobies and Nuk. Lansinoh Ultimate Protection might hold more, but they are more expensive.
2. So soft - They only get softer with every wash. Bamboobies don't seem to soften and the material tends to stick to wet nipples. Disposable pads tend to scratch a bit as you move around.
3. Don't clump - These don't get stiff or clump when really wet. Disposables tend to get lumpy when you leak a lot and it becomes uncomfortable.
4. Wicks away milk - Lansinoh Ultimate Protection does a good job of wicking away the milk also, but they tend to clump. These feel dry to the touch even after they get really wet. I had thrush in the beginning from using disposables and constantly having moisture surrounding my nipples no matter how many times I changed the pads during the day. These are so much better!
5. Not individually packaged - I guess the individual packages keep them sterile, but I don't have sterile bras - so why would I need sterile nursing pads? I would go through 14 pads a day in the beginning and got so tired of opening the individual pads.
6. Contoured - Some disposables aren't contoured (I don't understand why as boobs are round!) and some have creases when they are contoured so you see the crease through a bra! These are contoured perfectly to fit the boob and prevent leaks out of the bottom of the pad and you can't see the seam through a bra.
7. Machine washable - Love that I can throw them in the washer and dryer with the baby clothes and they only get softer with each wash. SAVE MONEY and buy these!
8. Perfect diameter - These are basically the size of most disposable pads and they fit well in my bras. Compared to Bamboobies - which are heart shaped and tend to stick out of my bra. (again, size 32DDD - can't speak to smaller size bras)
9. Don't slide - These do not slide around and they don't need sticky backs. I like being able to take them out when I nurse so I can fold my bra down all the way verses have a pad stuck to the inside of my bra. Bamboobies don't have sticky backs but they tend to slide around.
Cons:
1. Only comes in an 8 pack - If you leak a lot, you really need to invest in more than one pack. Going back to work and doing less laundry per week, I'll likely need three packs to get by. Hoping that they hold up well so I can save them for the next baby and really make it worth the investment.
I am recommending these to all my mama friends.
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