What breast pads do you use?

Just curious what breast pads people have found to be the best?

I still have some Pigeon ones left from DS but cant remember if it was those or the Johnson & Johnson ones that would stick to my nipple, causing what was already a blistered nipple to bleed.

This time round i just want to be a little prepared on what to use. Whether using washable ones are better or a certain brand of disposables?

TIA!

Hi Kell,
I wasn't really that "leaky" sos didn't end up needing anything too absorbent.

I liked the Johnson and Johnson ones, but they are a little pricey. I used washable. They were Tomee Tippee Brand.

i like the pigeon ones the best :)

I love the Johnson and Johnson ones. Wasn't a fan of the Pigeon only because they have plastic backs and don't let it any air through, which made sore nipples much worse. [I]Don't[I] use Rite-Aid- they are awful.

Kell I had the same prob as you..I used both of what you used and found one made my nipples really itchy and they would stick. Like you I have no idea what ones they were.

So far I've been using Rite Aid & haven't had any problems with them. I have a stash of Johnsons & Pigeon ones that I haven't used yet.

For cloth ones I have some Avent ones but I find if my nipples aren't completely dry when I put them on that they stick which can be painful. I also have two pairs of Mazalicious ones which are really great, they don't even feel like you're wearing them.

I tried J & J with both my kids and they ALWAYS stuck - I used Pigeon and stocked up on special as I had huge supply and leaked until 6 months :redface:

I just used the cheap ones,woolies/coles/franklins,didn`t have any problems with any of these products,some well known brands are way over priced,and i found that a long as they were comfortable i was happy.

I use Rite Aid because they are heaps cheaper and I've had no problems whatsoever.

Thanks for your replies.
Must have been the J&J that stuck.

Thanks again! All good to know!

Huh?? Why didn't I know Mazalicious made them??!! If I'd known I'd still be using them around the clock at 7 months, I'd have used cloth/reusable from the start. I shudder at how much money I've spent on them.

I've been using Rite Aid too cause they're cheap, but I had to buy J&J the other day and despite the price, I'm liking them, they last waaaaaay longer than the Rite Aid ones. At 7 months though, we're well past the sore nipple stage, so I haven't considered that.

Definitely try cloth breast pads- they are so comfortable and work well- plus you can get funky colours/ materials!

I actually ordered three sets of Mazazlicious breast pads yesterday (thanks Sarah!)

Has anyone had any problems with the cloth ones sticking?

Ummm the Avent ones for me were terrible.
Never had an issue with maz's.
And they are so super soft.

Ooh, will have to order some Mazalicious ones now!
I've bought a couple of boxes of rite aid ones after reading that they are the same as the pigeon ones.
Also have a box of J&J ones as well.
My mum got me some avent ones, and I have a couple of pairs of washable ones given to me when DD was born, but I'm not sure what they are.

Nic

Sorry to hijack, but has anyone tried the silicon ones that stick? I think theyre called lilypadz or something?

sneakysparkle, I think there might have been a thread about them before?

Here is one of the threads https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...lily-padz.html
If you do a search a few more might come up :)

Nic

sneaky there was a thread on lilypadz the other day.
ill find it for you.

ETA: https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...lily-padz.html

double post.
sorry.

Thanks nic!

I only need them for leakage atm, but I just made my own. They've got funky patterns on the outside & plain on the inside

I found the Avent cloth ones stick a bit, but not the Maz ones.

They dont stick cause of the minkee girls....I couldnt find anything that I liked so I trialled a few different things until I came up with minkee. I also found that they cooled my nipple down in the early weeks of BF and ive been using them now for 5 months...and they still look new

Same as Sarah here, I found the Avent cloth ones stuck, but definitely not my Mazalicious ones, the minky really is super super comfy. I also use Rite Aid, because I like that they're thin and don't cause an outline with tighter tops.

I just ordered some from maz.... who would've thought i would be so excited at breast pads!
Thanks for the recommendation Sarah
Nic

I love my wool breast pads. So soothing on sore nipples plus they keep my BBs warm. I don't leak much, if at all so they are petfect for me. I got mine from mothers direct. They do feel a bit itchy when I get hot/ sweaty though. I just let them dry/air and good as new

Rite aid didnt work for me, too scratchy and I found because they weren't moulded they would squash my poor battered nipples. I like the pigeon premium, ultra slim are ok as are medela. Wool rock though. All my GFs who have kids will be getting some wool breast pads and some lansinoh.

at this rate im gonna have to make somemore SOON!!!!!!! pmsl

I ordered some this afternoon from Maz too. So will see how they go! Hopefully theyll be the answer for me too!
There ya go Maz.. have built up some business for you with this thread! :cryinglaugh:
Thanks for the feedback ladies.

Dont run out too soon Maz, I have to order some!! My silly work didn't pay me this week, so hopefully they will next week & on Monday I can put my order in.

Will be getting 2 more meters of bamboo monday so I can make some then. I glad they are working for you Sarah :)