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?
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