Everything you ever wanted to know about nursing pads!
Jul 10 '01
The Bottom Line There is only one way to go wrong when buying nursing pads- Plastic Backings!
Nursing Pads- You would think at least one thing in life should be easy right? How in the world can you go wrong when picking out nursing pads? One easy word- PLASTIC!
When you go to the store to pick out nursing pads, you probably won't be able to open up the box and sneak a look at the products (unless you are me, I'll open anything up!) So, unless you use cloth nursing pads, you will have to go the trial and error route. Here are some helpful things I have found out:
Cloth Nursing Pads
These are great for the environmentally-conscious shopper. Not only do you not have used pads to throw away, but there are no boxes either! Cloth nursing pads are usually made from a cotton stuffing, with a textured outer layer. They are fairly absorbent, but also fairly bulky. Bulkiness can be embarassing especially while wearing snug clothing. Also, they need to be washed/rinsed after every use. If milk stays in the pads it can go sour (which doesn't smell very nice!), and the pads will get stiff, and generally yucky!
I have used a few different brands, among them being Leading Lady, Medela, and Evenflo. My personal preference was Medela. They have a lacy outer lining, which helps reduce slippage inside your bra. They were also the most absorbent. I didn't have one single leak!
Cloth nursing pads can cost anywhere from $2.00 to $5.00 for a pair of pads.
Disposable Nursing Pads
This is where the plastic thing I mentioned earlier comes into play. The most important thing to consider about a disposable nursing pad is if the backing is made from plastic. A plastic backing does not let air flow to your breasts, which can lead to some serious chafing and chapping problems! I know, I've been there! Gerber Ultra-Thin Nursing Pads used to have a plastic backing, but they have since done away with it. (In favor of a cottony backing)
One more thing to consider it the absorbancy factor. If you are a big leaker, you should probably go for an Ultra Absorbent nursing pad. They are thick, and can be seen through a snug top, but it is much better than having milk run down your chest in my opinion!
If you are not a big leaker, than an Ultra Thin nursing pad should work for you. They are about half the thickness as Ultra Absorbent pads, and do not show through clothing as easily. I have had a few accidents with them though, so you may want to use 2 together until you are sure that 1 alone will cover your needs.
My favorite disposable pad is the Gerber Ultra-Thin nursing pad. They cost about $3.50 for a box of 60. Most disposable nursing pads are the same, but beware the PLASTIC!!
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