Medela 100% Cotton Washable Nursing Bra Pads
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Baby Products Reviews of Medela 100% Cotton Washable Nursing Bra Pads
Customer Review: Medela 100% Cotton Washable Nursing Pads
Summary: 4 Stars
When I learned that there were WASHABLE nursing pads, I was excited! I tend to go through nursing pads pretty quickly. These are comfortable, even when saturated...so comfortable, that I hadn't noticed that they were saturated and leaked everywhere! To combat that, I ended up backing the washable nursing pads up with a disposable pad. I go through a lot less nursing pads now! Because of this, I am now going through 1 washable pad about every other day and have to change the disposables even less often. FYI: When washing these, they tend to fold themselves up in the dryer, but they smooth back out easily with wear.
Some people may notice that this is the same review as the Lansinoh Washable Nursing Pads, 8 ct. That is because I used these two brands of nursing pads together.
I didn't really like the small washing bag that came with these Medela pads. There wasn't much room to put more than 4 pads in it. I think a bigger bag should come in it because there is no way the pads can be clean with them so stuck together.
Customer Review: MUCH better than disposables!
Summary: 4 Stars
These offer at least as much protection as the disposables and are more comfortable and less "crunchy" (ie they don't make noise like I found the thick disposables did!). They wash and dry well too. My favorite pads, which I would rate 5 star-plus, are called "MilkDiapers" nursing pads. Most of the pad is thin, soft cotton/flannel...and then it has an 8-layer thicker section to absorb where you need it most. Even though they're soft to begin with, they get softer and softer after each washing. I used them for over 2 years and they were still in good enough shape to pass along to friends! They also saved me from having to double up on other thin washable pads which made me look even more odd-shaped than I was already feeling. Here's a tip... after leaking in one of the pads, I often gave that pad to my baby to sleep with, or sent her to daycare with it. My "smell" would comfort her when I couldn't. Best wishes for a happy, enjoyable breastfeeding experience for you and your child!Customer Review: OK but disposables are better
Summary: 3 Stars
I like the fact that these pads are made from renewable sources and can be reused, so i bought them for ecological reasons. I was also given some of the disposables. I have to say I'm going to let go of my idealism this once because the washable pads feel very inflexible and awkward under my shirt. If you are using no bra or a bra that is not ironclad, you will be able to see the pad protruding, since for some reason it does not adjust to your breast shape as much as the disposables. I also do not like that they produce fuzz that gets glued to my nipples when they leak, which is very hard to remove without soap. Somehow I do not like the idea of my newborn eating that fuzz with his meal--even if it is cotton. Surprisingly, I also felt that the disposables felt gentler to my sore nipples than these.
So far, both types have managed to hold all my leaking so I cannot comment on this. However, it feels as if the disposable absorbs the moisture better and in that regard is more comfortable as well.
Customer Review: Super soft and Comfortable
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been through 4 brands of disposables and also have several pairs of these. At first when I was sore and using nipple cream, I used the disposables. The yellow cream stains, so I didn't want to mess up my good pads. After I no longer needed cream, I moved on to the washable ones. I think they are so much softer and more comfortable than the disposables. I forget that I even have them on. I agree with other posters that they may not be as discreet as some of the disposables, but I don't really care. I don't wear too many tight clothes these days and if I did I could use disposables (to me the J&J and Avent disposables are the most discreet). I don't leak much anymore, so these are plenty sufficient to collect leakage. I have four pair. I generally do laundry once a week, with one load at some point mid-week. I'm able to always have some on hand.Customer Review: I love these bra pads!
Summary: 5 Stars
These bra pads are by far the most comfortable and absorbant that I have found. I have tried at least 4 different brands and styles. These are my favorite. They hold up well after months of washings. The only drawback is that they are thick (thus the softness and super absorbency) and have a seam that will not always lie flat along the edge. If you are wearing a tight or extremely thin shirt, you may be able to see the outline of the pad through your clothing. Although I found this to be the case with many bra pads, these seemed to be the worst. But, their excellent performance and comfort still make them my hands down favorite. All the other bra pads I have just sit in my drawer.