Cloth Breast Pads

I have 18 Avent ones (with lace detail) and 6 Emma Jane ones (plain and thinner) - the Emma Janes go better under a little lacy feeding bra, the Avent ones for everyday bras. I tend to wash them once a week; I wash 7 pairs at a time (usually can keep the same ones day and night). In the early days I was changing 3-4 times a day and washing every other day, 18 was fine for that.

I find that they don't really leak too badly (so long as I change after I've gotten them wet) and don't move around too much - but they don't stay on the nipple, they move upwards as I fill up so after an hour I have to push them down again.

I used Avent though all 3 of my babies. Loved them. I I have reviewed them here:

Washable Breast Pads

I just chucked each paiir in the wash at the end of the day, in with the whites (so they usually got a dose of napisan).

They seemed to stay postitioned really well......I wore Triumph nursing bras (fairly sturdy & boring) and they kept them in place.

Thank you girls for all your replies. I didn't realise that the washable ones looked bad through clothes. But, in the interests of saving money and the environment I will buy some.

Where do you buy the Avent breast pads from?

Celsie. xoxox

Just wondering if anybody is using cloth breast pads other than the Avent ones ie the ones made from the hemp material etc. I really don't want to use disposable ones, but the cotton ones didn't absorb all the leaking milk with Maria.

i never needed breast pads but use MCN with sophie with hemp and bamboo and these materials are much more absorbant than cotton

do you know where I can get the breastpads made of those materials?

I used a pair on either side!! But found they didn't stop your shirt and bra from getting soaked. They were good to have as an emergency ittybittytittypad.

*bump*

Anyone have anything else to add? Can anyone recommend a good cloth brand? I didn't need them last time, so I'm clueless!

My let down has settled a lot but I still need to wear breastpads every day. I'm going through a bucket load of breastpads! And I've found that the only really good ones are johnson's so I'm spending a lot of money on them.

I tried the avent cloth breastpads with no luck. I just leaked milk out from underneath them leaving a damp spot in a different place on my shirt, and the made my breasts look funny. I've found some Happy Hieny ones online, anyone ever trie them? Are they any good?

Hi Gabi. I actually ended up sticking with Woolies plain label brand ones, like you I went through heaps and didn't want to pay a fortune! They were pretty good, especially for the price.

I had the same problem and STILL have to wear nursing pads! My fave are the J & J ones, but I agree, they get too expensive. I now use the rite aid ones, you can get a bulk pack from Woollies for about $7 and they are often on special and even cheaper. They are not too bad, but I still always have some J & J ones on hand to spoil myself every now and then!

I have been a BIG leaker with all three - and now Coles also have their own brand which are ok once your milk has settled - I have used Pigeon - yes expensive - but I find in early days worth the investment to ensure the excess milk is drawn away from the nipple to prevent bacteria etc. I have another 2 boxes then will switch to cheaper brand.

Like you Bun I end up using them nearly the whole time I am feeding :rolleyes:. I still wear a bra to bed for another couple of weeks until things have settled - and then I keep a flanny nappy nearby for middle of the night sneaky let-downs!!!

I used J&J most, but the Rite ones are good & cheap too.

I STILL have to wear a BF singlet to bed every night and STILL sometimes leak through it! (and that's with the nursing pads). Poor DH - he is terrified of my boobs (they leaked on him once!).

Rite Aid from Big W or Woolies. Contained heaps! $7.50 for 60 unless on sale

Yep, the rite aid one. I can't buy them where I live, so I buy a couple of boxes or more when I'm near BigW. i use to use J&J with DD, but found they would stick to my nipples. I tried again this time round (8 years later on) and they still stick to me! I got the rite aid ones after reading about them on here.
I also have some washable ones from MAz, which are nice and soft :)

Nic

gabi - with DD i used rite aid as well but i was the same. I never got out of wearing them even at 7 months! i still leakd

this time around i am using bamboo breastpads and havent bought a box of sposies yet! i have about 15 pairs and with washing nappies every second day i throw them in and never run out! :)

I still have to wear breast pads every day! I use the Woolworths HomeBrand ones, I think they are great!:D

i have the natures child ones and they are exquisite !!! but the nuk and pigoen ones are exxe but fab!

I swear by the NUK ultra dry, little expensive but the only ones that worked for me and would keep me dry, I was a HUGE leaker, have brought heaps of boxes in anticipation of this bubba as well

I used to use the Pigeon breast pads until i discovered at my pharmacy store Swisspers Day and Night nursing pads. They are great! You have the option of 2 different pads 16 day pads and 8 night pads. The night pads have higher absorbency to the day and are reasonably priced. Exactly what i need as i leak more at night.
Try them!

Hi,

I bought some Advent reusable breast pads but they hold their shape and make my breasts look like they are a very weird shape! So I don't want to wear them in public. Also I find if I leak a lot I leak right through the Advent pads and into my bra. Can anyone recommend some reusable breast pads that mould to your breast and don't leak through?

Thanks!

I found the exact same thing with the avent pads. Urgh!

I now use some swadlebees pads, they are really big, but that makes them more moldable iykwim and I haven't had any leaks. Admittedly I didn't use them for those first few months when leaks are more likely to occur...

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ETA: I should say big in circumference - they are pretty thin.

I tried them all and IMO the Pigeon gold are the best by a mile.

Don't get teh tommee tippee ones - they are terrible.

From what I hear the ones Maz makes are great

I got home made ones from a market. I never used them as breast pads as I never got enough milk to use them but I've used them for mopping up chuck & they've been washed heaps & kept their shape. Perhaps look out for something similar - perhaps the aforementioned ones Maz makes.

Thanks for the suggestions. I just ordered some Maz ones.. there were only a couple left! So I might also order the Swadlebees pads to try.

I'm just about to finalise an order of Maz's and I'm not sure how many to get....

How many cloth breast pads did you use everyday?

kim i have bamboo breast pads and first off after birth i would go through about 8-10pairs a day (heavy leaker)

now i go through about 6 pairs a day - but need to wear 2 on each side overnight as not to leak on my top

hth

i have almost 20 pairs and havent run out yet

oh geepers, and here am I thinking 6 might be enough lol.

i asked Maz direct Kim - she said if you wash frequently, you can get away with half dozen, but she herself had 10 sets - so that's what i grabbed

i have no idea how much i'm going to leak when milk comes in, but given i've been leaking since the 19 week mark a little bit, i dont want to take chances - i may still grab more - depends on how much i'm leaking once milk comes in - i figure i can wash and dry pretty damn quick if i need to if i'm leaking lots until i can stock up...

Kim,
I got 20 (10 pairs), I've not run out yet but I wash everyday! I was going through around 3 pairs a day on average to start with! Luckily for me I don't need to wear them anymore as I have very little leakage. I now only wear them if I go out, Hayden's 10 weeks on monday!
Like pink said you'll need a few to start off with! Better to be safe than sorry!
Hope this helps!
Snoopea

righto, I've ordered 10. Thanks girls!! :D

Kim i got this many as i knew from DD #1 i was a heavy leaker!
So i was prepared lol :)

Some girls are lucky not to have such an oversupply.

YEP I HAVE A DOZEN PARS, THE MINKEE MAZ USES IS JUST (oops caps!!) divine, lush on sore full - milk just came in boobies!

i dont know what i would do without em

Yeah, I managed to get away with 3 pairs, and only used then going out as JIC. I was really very lucky with leakage...

PP I don't remember leaking that much with Darcy...10 pairs should do me I think.

Kitt3n, that's why I've been waiting - cos I want those ones :D

i used disposable till my milk seetled down now i have 9 sets and that last me on avearage a week but do wash every 3 days so never run out.

I had 3 pairs of MAZ's lovely breast pads and that was enough for me, I didnt leak that much