Pea Pods nursing pads

[Buffykaz]

Hi,
I used Pigeon disposable breast pads with DS, but am looking at using Pea Pods bamboo re-usable nursing pads this time around. Has anyone used these, or are able to offer an opinion?

[Daydream Believer]

I cant help but, I would love to hear the responses

[christy]

I used reusables after my 6th box of disposables. When I am home & at night I often use washers when feeding as I tend to gush during let down. I think they are fantastic. I haven't used the pea pods ones, but I reckon they would be fantastic as they have great absorbancy in their nappies.

[Twin Sister]

I haven't used that brand but I MUCH prefer the reuable ones to the disposables. They are so much more comfortable to wear (so much softer and easier on sore nipples). I've bought a bunch of differnt brands and I find they are all about the same though the pricier ones hold up better in the wash. I have to iron the cheaper ones once they are dry as they come out all crumpled.

[rosehannah]

I don't use breast pads any more but if I did I would give them a try, I use the Pea Pod nappies and they have great absorbency. Do the P P breast pads have a water proof backing or are they made from bamboo or hemp back and front?

[Buffykaz]

Umm, the website says "Breathable, waterproof outer. Fabric Content: Bamboo/Cotton (polyester outer)"

[rosehannah]

Thanks for the info, I have trouble seeing links sometimes on this c'puter , sorry for the silly Q.

[Buffykaz]

Not a silly question at all
Sorry - my "umm" was a hesitation as I was looking on the website as I typed, not me trying to be offensive or a smart a$$. I will have to watch how I type things in future

[rosehannah]

It's all good, I am pretty interested to hear if anyone has tried these too, as I have a few PG friends at the moment who I could buy these for if they are good.

[blueflower]

I have PP nappies, with the bamboo insert. They are a bugger to dry, as those ones are always left on the line when everything else is brought in dry, still trying to dry. The nursing pads are the same material.
Also, I checked out the website, and it says to wash them in 1/2 strength detergent (which you have to for the nappies)- this stops detergent buildup and makes them keep their absorbency. So you would either have to wash them seperately,
or put them in the wash with all your other clothes and only use half strength detergent and no fabric softner.

Sorry to put a downer on this for you, but to me they sound a bit like a hassle. On the upside, they would be great with absorbency for those whose taps dont turn off properly