Breast Pads??? Which brand would you recommend

[diva det]

Ok it has been 5 years since I bought breastpads
My boobs are natorious for leaking big amounts
last time when i was feeding I found the Dove Brand of Breastpads really good, but when i went to get some- i cant find them anywhere!!!

So my question is- has anyone seen Dove Breastpads anywhere and if not, what brand of breast pad would you recommend. I dont like the ones with the fake nipples, and i prefer disposables as i am great at loosing them!!

So what works for you guys?
would love to hear your feedback!

thanks in advance


Odette

[nic]

With DD, almost 9 years ago now, I used J&J, but found that they stuck to me. I had hoped it wouldn't be the same this time round, but when I used them again this time, I found they would still stick to my nipple..Ouchies!!
I buy the rite aid ones. Love them, they don't stick to me, individually wrapped, so I can grab a handful if we go away overnight, and I know they aren't touching any nasties.
I have to buy a few boxes at a time, as I can't getthem locally. so when I'm near the store I get a few.
I also got some reuseable ones from Maz, which are beautiful and soft.

Nic

[kelebek]

I tried J & J & didn't really like them, I now use Pigeon premium breast pads, they are a bit expensive but I find them soft & comfortable & I tend to leak a lot too & never had a problem.

[SamiH]

I am a HUGE leaker, and I have let-downs mid feed and all sorts of nice things.

So, for the first 6 weeks I usually go with Pigeon - they have never stuck, have never leaked in public etc, and are soft. Yet expensive at $8-$9 for 24 - but they are my pick.

This time round, for the past 2 weeks I have gone onto just the Coles brand - $5-$6 for a box of 40 - and although they are a little bit scratchier around the outsides - they have controlled my leaking, and I am very happy with them - surprisingly.

I tried J & J with DS1 and swore I would never try them again, they sstuck to my nipples too - was the last thing you need when b/f!

[MamaPan]

yep i was a major leaker the whole time... i used pigeon premium ones... i also didnt mind the avent ones...

[Pandora]

About midway through my b/f journey with DS (so early 2006) the dove breastpads disappeared and I couldnt find them again.

They were the best disposable ones that I'd found too so I was not happy.

The pigeon ones were probably next best but i still found them scratchy after a day or so, so switched to cloth ones.

I recomend getting some, even one or two sets and seeing what the difference is cos the sposies are really pricey and if you're leaking a lot you will go through a lot of them.

[Beach Mama]

I love the pidgeon ultra slim ones for going out etc. I am have big leaky boobies and they are great and discreet if you have a tight top on but they are a bit expensive. I use the Rite Aid ones for around at home and found them to be nice and soft and absorbant too. HtH.

[Cassius2]

yep, i agree with tanstar...they were the best, especially before my milk settled into a less leaky, spray across the room kinda fashion.

after that i went with re-usables.

[thepixie]

I tried the NUK ones first and really liked them but now I can't find them anywhere
not a fan of pigeon or J&J disposables, I find the pigeon ones go soggy and disgusting by about 3pm and I have to throw them away. the J&J ones are just wrong.
Using Avent cloth ones now and they are great .... haven't tried avent disposables, but maybe they are good?

[STARRYSKY]

the dove brand is stll around but renamed swisspers in a purple and white box. mum bought me a box, but tbh im not a big fan, Ifind theyre abit small for me and tend to scrunch up in my bra really easily.