Maternity Pads - Cloth vs Disposable

[Rainbow_Mumma]

Ok well i had the same question and have been convinced to go cloth although im a bit worried as DH is "scared" of periods is there a way I could get him to wash them without being all freaked out over what they are (he wont even touch a tampon still in its wrapper!) obviously id rinse them out in the shower but having a c-sec last time i wasnt allowed to get out of bed for 2 days had the cathiter in that long too so the hospital would make me use 'sposies for that time i guess

[S'rose]

Okay another question - what's the difference between: velour, flannel, bamboo etc in regards to use & comfort? (flannel makes me think of the good old flannie sheets and I start sweating just thinking about it lol).

[maz]

Okey dokey
Flannel...(me not a fan) stains are harder to remove and whilst is soft its nothing in comparison to velour.
Bamboo...that should be hidden (under the top or skin layer and above the bottom or undy layer) to absorbe lose.
Velour...... I find it extremely soft on the woo who region, its cool and allows air flow as its polyester and wont hold onto moist as the bamboo beneith it suck's it away.
Most of mine are velour topped....again my few flannel one's I do have are left for emergency's

Nik - I had c/s and told the nurses that I was using cloth...they were over the moon about it and did everything they could, I even came out of theatre with one of mine on. One trouble was....I had them all coming in and asking me the same questions over and over. You should have seen them when I whipped out my breast pads

[S'rose]

Thanks Maz, that helps me try and work it all out!! Lol... at least this seems less horrid than having to purchase yucky sposies...

So much to know, and it's so nice to have someone to ask!!

[melbel]

I had 12 post partum pads and that was more than enough with hubby doing a daily wash. I also love the bamboo velour topped variety, have got rid of all my other cloth pads now that don't have velor on top....you either want bamboo or cotton velour tops....not polyester velour cos that will make you sweat like nothing on earth.

[Eenee]

Em - you so know its a date now dont you just tell me what you want me to bring and we'll arrange a day

yourself, what else do I need haha. Ive got bamboo and Pul and velour and some snaps and a sewing machine (nothing fancy) oh and a snap press so should be right for things. Unless you have a better template for making the design then I do- mind you mine never turns out the same as my made up pattern that I made up, the material moves that much it ends up heaps smaller lol.

[Rainbow_Mumma]

well maz uuummmm *sucks up to the lovely one* im going to attempt to make my own (may need a little guidance) bbuuutttt if i fail will there be a pad and breast pad stocking before May - will need several reminders if there is!

ETA - will i need a press thingo (hope you know what im on about) for the snappy things or is there a different way i can do it?

[Eenee]

Audax & Mrs S: you could always use velcro??