Doesn't work for everyone, all the time
Written: Apr 11 '01
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Pros: Thin, not very expensive
Cons: Not absorbent enough, no-show protection claim isn't true
The Bottom Line: Does not provide no-show protection, doesn't hold a lot of milk, and you can still see them through clothes. They only work if you don't leak very much.
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| porcelina22's Full Review: Gerber Ultra Thin Nursing Pads |
My Story
I have used a grand total of 4 kinds of nursing pads, and 3 of them were Gerber nursing pads. Like most mothers, I was given samples of many things at the hospital when I gave birth to my second daughter.
I was given a sample of the original Gerber Ultra-Thin nursing pads, which had a layer of plastic on the back. Luckily, by the time I had to actually go out and buy a box of nursing pads, Gerber had switched to an all-cottonish material. Any nursing pad with plastic in it is bad, as it doesn’t allow air to circulate. Moisture gets trapped next to your breasts, and with enough time, this will make you very uncomfortable.
I was also given a sample of the Gerber Ultra Absorbent nursing pads, which were absorbent, but very bulky. You could not hide these underneath a wool sweater, let alone a small t-shirt.
The other kind of nursing pad sample I was given was a reusable cloth pad. It was very economical, all natural, and very absorbent. But it was also VERY bulky, and I do not do laundry nearly enough to use reusable pads.
After I used all my samples, I was forced to go to the store and buy a box of nursing pads. Since I didn’t have any experience in this area (my first daughter was bottle-fed), and no one to ask, I chose Gerber Ultra-Thin Breast Pads. After all, Gerber is a trusted name…
Like I already said, by this time, Gerber had switched to an all-cottonish material for the pads. They are thin, but will still show up underneath a thin, tight shirt.
Again, when I first bought the Ultra-Thin pads, I had a very large milk supply. I was pumping as well as nursing, so my breasts were relatively full all the time. Without the pads I would have had soaking wet shirts all of the time…with the pads I only had wet shirts half the time.
The pads do not hold very much liquid. If I went more than 3 hours without either pumping or nursing, the pads would be soaked. Luckily, in those first few weeks, I didn’t feel like going out very much, or else I would have had to keep another shirt with me to change into. Milk would come out the sides of the pads, soaking and staining my shirts. At night, I would frequently wake up to a bed full of milk. I would have to get up and change nightshirts and bras. The pads would be a dripping mess.
Lucky for me, this abundance of milk didn’t last too long. After 2 months, my milk supply finally evened out with the demand. I still leaked though, and still needed nursing pads. I stuck with the Gerber Ultra Thins, and have been satisfied. I have had very few instances of milk leaking out of the pads in the last 6 months or so.
How long does a box last?
A box of Gerber Ultra Thin Nursing Pads contains 60 pads. When my milk supply was still outrageously plentiful I would go through at least 4 pads a day (sometimes as many as 10), meaning I had to buy about 2-3 boxes a month. Since then, I think I am going through 2 pads a day, so I am down to 1 box a month. I don’t use nursing pads at night anymore, but if you do, plan on using an extra 2 pads a day.
How much do Gerber Ultra Thin Nursing Pads cost?
A box of 60 costs about $4, although I have found them on sale at Wal-Mart for $2.50. I have spent up to $12 a month on nursing pads, but average $4 a month.
What are some Gerber Ultra Thin Nursing Pad special features?
The pads are thin, but do not provide no-show protection as claimed on the box. They can be seen through regular t-shirts. It is not very obvious, and is pretty much unavoidable. And it is still better than having a big milk stain running down your chest!
They are made from a “soft, breathable material”. They are cloth-like, with no plastic. You won’t notice when they are wet, unless they are dripping wet.
The box claims that they prevent soreness and chafing. I have had neither, so I guess they’re working!
They are softer and more comfortable. (that comes from the box) I guess they are softer than if I was to place sandpaper in my bra, but I found that cloth nursing pads are the softest.
They are specifically designed to draw moisture away from the body. This must be true, because I usually can’t tell when the pads are wet.
Gerber Ultra Thin Nursing Pads also have a “moisture-proof barrier, to prevent leaks and stains”. This is only true if you don’t leak heavily. If you do leak a lot, I would suggest using 2 pads at once, or using an ultra-absorbent pad.
Final Recommendation
I recommend Gerber Ultra Thin Nursing Pads if you only leak a little bit. If you leak a lot, and often, I suggest using a thicker nursing pad. For special occasions when you have to wear nicer clothes, these are great because they are thinner and easier to conceal than Ultra Absorbent pads, or cloth pads. However, for the environmentally conscious, I would suggest a cloth reusable nursing pad, as you can go through many disposable pads a day.
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