Cloth Pad & Menstrual Cup Discussion Thread

[maz]

only 5 - 6 pads...oh im shamefull then..I have about 15

MM - I have the same problem with tampoons ect since i had my kids so I prefer to use pads. Its a horrible - nails down the blackboard feeling that I cant handle either.

I have a few assorted ones...my last purchase was from Bohemian Rainbow which Ive decided on going back and getting a few more off when the $$$ comes in December. I also have some Obsidian which are great. Ive made my own and really need to pull some time from good knows were to make some more. I ve mad esome that our hour glass shaped and have minkee on top

[Astrid]

only 5 - 6 pads...oh im shamefull then..I have about 15

Same here

[maz]

Astrid - spill woman what kinds...im on the hunt for some news ones and cant be bothered making any atm

[DaintreeDream]

I managed to get through the whole MCN thing now I have to work my way through the best cloth pad... you really do learn something new everyday!

I have decided to try the moon cup, now I have to decide on pads, a couple of ladies have listed their fav's but I am still confused as to what will work for me. I have only ever used (regular) tampons until I had Matilda now I seem to have ridiculous heavy periods so I am a bit scared of leaking .

We are also TTC #2 - I would like some pads for after the birth, is there such thing as maternity pads in cloth? I assume that you have to wait until AF returns after birth to use the cup?

Thanks for all your help and info ladies

Deanne.

[Nicole Tracy]

Right.... I think I need to get myself some fancy new pads... I want 15 too! It would be a luxury to have more than six! Could be a bit more lazy with washing...

[melbel]

ummmm....I think I must have way too many then...well over 2 dozen and thats just the pads not including the liners.....I have 3 that got washed and havent even had a wear yet! (hopefully not for a few more months either!!)

[Indadhanu]

Convert me! (to cloth pads, i'm not really interested in the cups...)

Actually, convert Shel, I'm converted already, I just need 'approval'! lol (I seem to have a reaction to the sticky glue on regular pads now... horrible allergic reaction/rash every time I wear them now! Yucky yuck yuck! And tampons just don't seem to go in like they used to (very ouchy, dry, and they just don't 'fit' properly).

The main factor for Shel are smells and stains. We soak our cloth nappies, would it be ok to just pop them in there to soak? What about the smell when you're wearing them? For a regular-heavy flow would you need to change them more often than with storebought pads?

Ok so how do they work... do you just buy the pad and its just there all in one or is there other paraphernalia? I see people talking about liners and stuff... so is there a pad and a liner... Anything else I should know?

What's the average price and where is the best place to buy from?

ETA: Oh and what about leaks? A normal (normal...? disposable is probably more appropriate right?) pad has the plastic that stop it leaking into your undies and beyond... what does a cloth pad have?

[Arimeh]

Hmm.. can't believe I am venturing in here.. but... here I am....

Has anyone tried the cloth pads off ebay? Recommend? Don't recommend? totally crap and should stay far far away?