When I started cloth diapering my second son, I decided to give cloth wipes and cloth nursing pads a try. As with cloth diapers, it takes some trial and error to find the product that works best for your lifestyle and needs. In this review, I discuss three cloth nursing pads and one brand of disposable pads to help you find the nursing pads that will work best for you.
The Negotiator movies Willow Pads – Hemp Fleece
Of all the nursing pads I tried, the Willow Pads were the thinnest—almost as thin as disposable pads. They also appeared to be the most absorbent despite being so thin. The texture isn’t fuzzy like you would consider fleece to be, but it isn’t scratchy or rough either. I didn’t notice them under my bra. They also stayed in place nicely, even with just a nursing cami over them. One thing to note—you may want to wash them first. When I wore them before washing them I noticed fuzz that I needed to clean off my nipples before the baby ate.
Pros:
- Very Thin
- Highly Absorbent
- Organic Materials
- Broad/Wide
- Resists Odors
Cons:
- Will lose shape and shrink slightly when laundered
Price: $4.45 for a pair at Willow Pads
Ariana’s Clothesline – Hemp/Bamboo/Cotton Fleece
These fleece nursing pads are extremely soft. They’re a little thick—you can see them through a thin shirt if you’re wearing them with a cami and not a bra. But I’ve found that most moms wear the pads under bras, so this may not be an issue. They’re constructed of three layers of absorbent and soft organic hemp/cotton fleece. The layer against you skin is bamboo velour, which explains why they feel so incredibly soft.
These pads are a nice size, and very absorbent. I enjoyed using them a night just due to the softness. I experienced leakage on two occasions—once in the morning when my boobs were crazy engorged, and another time as I fed on the other breast. It’s possible that the pad slipped away from my nipple during the nighttime/morning incident.
Pros:
- Extremely Soft
- Broad/Wide
- Breathable Leak Barrier
Cons:
- Not appropriate for overnight wear if you’re a very heavy leaker
Price: $12.00 for a set of 3 pairs ($4 a pair) at Ariana’s Clothesline
Posh Pads – Bamboo
The first thing you’ll notice about Posh Pads is that they are really, really cute. Even though nursing pads are something you’re unlikely to show off to anyone but your baby, it’s still nice to have something cute and dainty on. Especially when you’re talking about a less-than-glamorous wardrobe essential like your nursing pads. Cuteness aside, the Posh Pads were nice and broad, but a little thick. It’s recommended that you hand/gentle wash them and let them line dry. I put mine through the dryer and paid the price—they got a little stiff and worn out after just a few less-than-delicate washes.
Pros:
- Organic, sustainable bamboo
- Bright colors make them MUCH easier to find in your laundry
- Cute designs
- Broad/Wide
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- Requires delicate laundering
- A little thick
- Some leak-through if you’re a heavy leaker
Price: $8.95 for a pair at Posh Pads
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Lanisoh Disposable Pads
I used these exclusively the first time I nursed. I changed my nursing pads about twice a day, so I probably used about two billion. But you can leak for days in these. Like disposable diapers, they have some sort of space age gel inside. However, like disposable diapers, they’re not environmentally friendly. And the cost can really add up. While they’re definitely extremely thin and quite broad in diameter, they bunch up and fold very easily.
Pros:
Convenient for travel
Almost completely leak-proof
Cheap for occasional use
Cons:
Terrible for the environment
Expensive in the long run
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They get stinky if you leak in them all day
Price: Roughly $0.25 a pair atAmazon.com
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1. You can also purchase cloth diapers and wipes from Ariana’s Clothesline
2. My favourite Posh Pads design is Victorian Blu (Cosmo Green is a close second!)
3. I would also purchase the Feminine Pads from Willow
1. Cloth diapers!
2. I quite like the MOOvie Night ones — guess I am just a sucker for popcorn!
3. I’d buy the burp cloths.
1. You can also get fleece diapers.
2. My favorite is Ferns (mother nature collection).
3. I would get some Forever cloths.
1. fleece cloth diapers
2. ferns and cosmo green
3. diaper inserts and wipes
1. Adorable cloth diapers!
2. Either Sweet Jane or Ferns from the Mother Nature collection.
3. The Forever cloth looks pretty nifty.
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ferns and would buy burp cloths
I can also purchase diaper covers.
My fav design is skulls and dots.
The everywhere bag.
1. Fleece Diaper Cover, Large, Malden Mills fleece from Ariana’s Clothesline
2. Groovy Luv is my favorite Posh Pads design
3. I would purchase Premium Burp Cloths from Willow Pads
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2. ferns and cosmo green
3. diaper inserts and wipes
1. Ariana’s also sells cloth diapers and wipes.
2. Posh Designs – all very cool but I’d choose the rock ‘n roll dreams
3. Forever cloth
1. Ariana’s Clotheline also has Organic Hemp Fleece diapers.
2. Posh Pads – my favoutire design is the black with white polka dots (‘Ebony N Ivory Dots’)
3. Willow Store – I would also purchase one of their forever cloths.
I’d get the bamboo terry wipes from Ariana’s clothesline.
I like the summer henna pattern of posh pads.
I would buy some black feminine pads from the willow store.
1. clothes diapers and inserts
2. i can’t pick just one! rose garden, milk maid, & skulls and dots
3. soap nuts or dinner napkins
You can also purchase SlimWrap Diaper Covers from Ariana’s Clothesline.
My favorite design from Posh Pads is the Super Nature’l Mama
I would love to try the soap nuts from WillowTree
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1. You can also buy cloth diapers from Ariana’s Closeline
2. I like the Wild Leopard Posh Pads!
3. I would buy the Forever Cloths from Willow Tree
1. fleece diapers
2. blue hawaiian from wildflower collection is my favourite
3. i would purchase the soap nuts, they look really neat.
1. cloth diapers, wipes, and diaper covers
2. orange cosmos are
3. feminine pads
You can also purchase SlimWrap Diaper Covers from Ariana’s Clothesline.
My favorite design from Posh Pads is the Super Nature’l Mama and I would love to try any of the soap nuts from WillowTree.
I have to say that I wasn’t a fan of the Lanisoh pads. They were too thick and reminded me of like an Always menstrual pad. :) I’d love to try some cloth ones next time around.
1. Pocket diapers, diaper covers, and more!
2. So hard to choose! I’d have to go with the Blue Hawaiian though.
3. I’d go with the forever cloth.
1. Slim Wrap Diaper Cover
2. Pink Damask
3. Forever Cloth (which I’m really wanting to try).
Thanks for the chance!!!!
From Ariana’s you can also purchase cloth diapers and cloth wipes. I would choose the Pink Dianthius print at Posh Pads. I would love to try the Soapnuts from Willow Pads.
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1. You can purchase all sorts of wonderful cloth diapers!
2. My favorite design is Pink Dianthius.
3. I would get a pack of the large cloth wipes.
1. You can also purchase diaper covers.
2. I love the wild leopard mama design!
3. I’d order the forever cloth
1. What else can you purchase from Ariana’s Clothesline? cloth diapers
2. What’s your favorite Posh Pads design? Summer Henna
3. What else would you purchase from Willow Pads? soapnuts
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From Ariana’s Clothesline – Diapers
From Posh Pads – Pretty in Pink
From Willow Pads – Long Feminine Pads
Great Contest! Thanks.
1. Organic Bamboo Terry Wipes
2. Victorian Blu
3. Premium Burp Cloths
1. Organic Hemp Fleece Diapers
2. Organic Hemp Fleece
3. Trial Size Soap Nuts
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1. from Ariana’s Clothesline you can also get diaper covers
2. Favorite posh pad design: Victorian Blu
3. from Willow Pad I would also get diaper insertss
organic hemp fleece diapers
organic bamboo terry wipes
preminum burp clothes
Love the pretty in pink posh pads!! Also the Organic Bamboo Terry wipes!! Thanks for the chance!!
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I would purchase cloth diapers. I love the Pink Vines design. I would love diaper inserts and soap nuts.
1. You can also purchase fleece diaper covers.
2. Definitely the Skulls N Dots!!
3. I’d get one of the Forever Cloths.
1. you can buy hemp diapers.
2. i love the wild side design!
3. i would definitely purchase the soap nuts.
I love Lansinoh pads and used them exclusevly too, but I also don’t like how they arn’t enviromentally friendly.
At Ariana’s Clothesline, you can also buy fleece diapers.
At Post Pads, I love the decadent chocolate style.
At the Willow store, I would also buy the long femanine pads.
I would get the Organic Bamboo Terry Wipes from Ariana’s Clothesline, the pretty Cool Blu Surf & Sand pattern from Posh Pads and the Everywhere Bag from Willow. Thanks!
I love the Organic Bamboo Terry Wipes from Ariana’s Clothesline! The Wild Side design is very nice. I also love the Everywhere Bag from Willow Pads.
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I used the Lansinoh pads, and then changed to their more expensive, softer disposables ’cause my nipples tend to be sore. I got the Willow Pads on per the advice in this column, but they were never that absorbent for me. They also tend to press down my nipples, which sets me up for soreness (I have flat nipples). I bought a whole bunch of Ariana’s and received yesterday(I don’t leak anymore, so they are more for peace of mind/protecting my PJs from lanolin). OH MY GOD. They are soooo luxe. Soft, soft, soft. I’m in love.