Nursing pads are important.
No one wants to be that woman walking down a grocery aisle with a great
big wet spot on her shirt. Should you
choose disposable or cloth nursing pads?
Which is best? There are many
different benefits of reusable nursing pads.
If you are looking for nursing pads that are environmentally-friendly,
budget-friendly, absorbent, comfortable, and easy to use then reusable nursing
pads will fit the bill.
Not only can you help save the environment by using washable
nursing pads, but you can also save money at the same time. The cost of a box of 60 disposable nursing
pads is around $10. The amount you will
need each week varies widely. Some women
leak very little and others are fountains and go through at least a box every
week. When you have to keep repurchasing
boxes the costs add up. Washable nursing
pads are much more economical. A pair of
Kissaluvs Milk Pads is only $4.95. Most
nursing moms need 3-6 pairs of nursing pads.
If you get Babykicks Hemp Jersey Nursing Pads you will save even more
because you can get three pairs for only $11.85. The savings don’t end there. You can also save money if you use these
nursing pads for future children. Designed
to last, they hold up well to repeated washings.
Many disposable
nursing pads contain absorbent chemicals.
Cloth is naturally absorbent and is more comfortable and
breathable. Breast infections thrive in moist
environments. Cloth nursing pads allow
for greater air circulation than disposable pads. The Imse Vimse Silk/Wool Nursing Pads are a
healthy choice to prevent infections and clogged ducts. They feature silk on one side and wool on the
other. Silk is naturally anti-bacterial and
up against your skin. Wool is naturally
absorbent and breathable. They come in
three different shapes to meet your needs.
Milk Weeds by Hemp Babies is another great choice if you want natural
fibers up against your skin. They are
made from organic cotton and antimicrobial hemp.
Reusable nursing pads are easy to wash and dry. Most brands can be washed quite easily with
your baby’s clothes. Some moms prefer to
place them in a laundry bag with baby’s socks.
If you choose the Imse Vimse Silk/Wool Nursing Pads you will need to hand
wash them in a sink with a little wool wash.
Since nursing pads are relatively small they can be air dried. I found it easiest to just hand wash the used
nursing pads and let them air dry. The
Kushies Nursing Pad Case is an easy way to store clean and used nursing pads. Two separate compartments with a waterproof
barrier in between allow you to easily transport used and clean nursing pads in
your purse or diaper bag.
If saving money, helping the environment, using natural
fibers free from absorbent chemicals, and comfort is important to you then
reusable nursing pads might be the best choice for you. Thanks Mama offers many different brands of
nursing pads including Kissaluvs, Kushies, Hemp Babies, Imse Vimse, and
Babykicks.
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