Breast Pads??? Which brand would you recommend

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

I tried the NUK ones first and really liked them but now I can't find them anywhere :doh:
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?

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.