OT - cloth nursing (bra) pads?

[jillc]

All the mama cloth talk has me thinking about cloth nursing pads now, too. I tried some cloth nursing pads in the beginning, but leaked through them very quickly & they also fell apart in the wash very quickly. Don't remember the brand. Bought in local baby store.

I still use (disposable) nursing pads night & day, and would love to switch to cloth.

Are there any out there that are fleece pockets w/hemp inserts? I'm thinking that something like that might be good at night. Bulky, but who cares since I'm just in bed?

Anyone have any good suggestions?

Thanks!
Jill

[lizajane]

shandelle (todzwife) makes nursing pads! shoot her an email.

i used lanisoh brand and they held up and worked fine for me. however, i didn't leak for very long and was unable to use pads at all when i was leaking a lot in the very beginning (due to cracked, bleeding horrors...)

[megulis]

In the beginning, I leaked all the time with cloth so stayed with disposable. I used lasinoh disposable pads and traced it and used three flannel layers. I used two of them on my right side, and one on the left breast. As long as I don't leak bad, it is fine. I used the lasinoh cloth nursing pads for a bit, and it is small so it moves around a lot. What I would do differently is just make the pads square. More coverage and easier to sew... The nursing pads or my breasts move around a lot!

[brigmaman]

I have a pair of velour/hemp pads made by Shandelle. I leak quite a bit and they've been great! I have been washing them every day so I'll have them at night. Guess I should see about getting more. ;)

[alaible]

Making your own is a good idea. I never thought of that. I have lots of cloth baby wipes that I never use maybe I will put them to good use and make some nursing pads before baby #2 arrives.

[jillc]

Oooh, those sound nice! Does Shandelle have a website?

Thanks,
J

[brigmaman]

Yes, it's here:
www.funnyfarmcreations.fourlittleducks.com

[pritchettzoo]

She's on vacation for the holidays--I remember reading that she would be away from the computer for 2 weeks, but I don't remember when I read that. I just didn't want you to think she was ignoring you if she didn't respond quickly. :)

Anna
Mama to Gracie (Sept '03)
and One More (coming July '05)

[jillc]

Hi, Anna. Thanks! :)

[caheinz]

I'm still leaking occasionally at nine months... and I've been using cloth since I found a system that worked for me!

I use both milk diapers (I think they're the same as Lanisoh's, but the ones I got elsewhere that are actually Milk Diapers brand are a little larger diameter) and Bravados. The MDs aren't bad, they are comfy, but they aren't as absorbant as the Bravados. So, I use MDs on the less leaky side, and Bravados on the more leaky side!

Both have held up in the wash just fine (I have 6-8 of each, and usually only use 1 pr per day) -- I use a "lingerie" bag, and the MDs do scrunch up, but they flatten just fine. The Bravados are thicker and have a terry cloth lining.

I would love to try Shandelle's, but I don't want to change what's working! (Besides, I'm hopefully closer to not needing them anymore than needing more!)

[lizajane]

wow! 9 months! i think i stopped leaking by 9 weeks... of course, the pain was horrific. so i did deserve some kind of break!

[megulis]

Fleece sounds like a good idea for a backing, so maybe the cloth doesn't move around as much and also so that it keeps your bra dry if you do leak. I think that is what fleece does.

[calebsmama03]

What about wool backed ones? Sorry I can't remember exactly where I saw them, but seems that would help with the leaking through issue?
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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