OHbaby! Forums : Breast pads... disposables? or not? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:17:16 +0000 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:32:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=24342 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I tried most brands with my first,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608424&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608424 Author: bext1
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Posted: 07 February 2009 at 10:32pm

I tried most brands with my first, and the best ones I found were definitely the pigeon ones, I didn't even bother trying another brand with the twins. They were the most absorbent.

I have some cloth ones now that I'm not feeding as much and they are good, but def go with disposable at first, save yourself the hassle of washing them!!]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:32:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608424&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608424 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : i use the cloth ones if im spending...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608290&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608290 Author: angel4
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Posted: 07 February 2009 at 7:14pm

i use the cloth ones if im spending the day at home because for me they generally leak. I use disposables if im going out. I like pigion because they are thin and comfortable and are very absorbant. I have a huge milk supply still at bubs being almost 6months and always have breastpads in. If he goes more than four hours without feeding i must express. As everyones been saying, wait and see how you go. ]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:14:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608290&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608290 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I am using disposables, and I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608288&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608288 Author: Bubnumber2
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Posted: 07 February 2009 at 7:03pm

I am using disposables, and I'm a pretty big leaker (not a label I thought I'd ever want for myself lol), and the cloth ones I tried just didn't cut it. I do have to change mine every second feed during the day, and every feed during the night...or I end up with those oh so sexy wet round patches on my clothes or the bed. I have a lot of milk though, I'm hoping I will be able to use less pads when/if my milk settles a bit more.
I'd perhaps buy a couple of cloth ones and a pack of disposables and see how you go. You may not even need them after your milk settles, or find you prefer one or the other. ]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:03:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608288&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608288 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I agree with FionaandFinley about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608268&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608268 Author: myfullhouse
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Posted: 07 February 2009 at 6:33pm

I agree with FionaandFinley about getting a few disposable ones and then waiting and seeing. I only ever leaked once at night when Jack slept longer than expected. I would use disposables when going out for a while just in case but gave up as I never needed them]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:33:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=608268&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#608268 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I still leak when i&#039;m feeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607742&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607742 Author: blondy
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 7:42pm

I still leak when i'm feeding (off the other side), and have used a few disposable brands. Personally, i find the johnsons ones (the more budget of the 2 they have) best for me. There are some with sticky backs on them, but in my experience they're a PITA! some of the disposables can be quite thin, but for me, they tend to fold over and bunch up which is never a good look... ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:42:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607742&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607742 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I am a big leaker and tried the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607734&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607734 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 7:38pm

I am a big leaker and tried the reusables, wanting to be environmentally friendly. Several problems - some of them stink, there is often a big circle over your boob (visible over your clothes) which I personally hate, they can leak (a lot) .... I now only use disposables - avent and johnsons are good, and I've just started using pigeon - they also seem OK. I've never leaked with disposables.]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:38:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607734&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607734 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I would perhaps get a few disposables...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607724&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607724 Author: FionaO
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 7:02pm

I would perhaps get a few disposables and then wait and see if you leak a lot, I leaked a lot, always leaking and began to find the cost of disposables adding up but then a friend who had a baby a week after me never really leaked so never used any.

I was told by an LC as well that wool based breast pads can be really good for sore nipples.]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:02:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607724&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607724 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : i personaly like disposible ones...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607672&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607672 Author: bub
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 5:22pm

i personaly like disposible ones amelia is 6 months old and i still need them coz when she sleeps threw the night and i feed her off 1 side in the morning the other side leeks.]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:22:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607672&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607672 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : Oh and for breast pump. I got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607636&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607636 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 4:13pm

Oh and for breast pump. I got a manual avent one of TM.]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:13:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607636&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607636 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I am usingdisposables at the mo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607634&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607634 Author: peanut butter
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 4:12pm

I am using  disposables at the mo (3weeks in) as the reusable ones arent quite cutting it but last time I switched to reusable at some stage and was good.  It just cant have been so early on.

 

slight TJ but, I have some lovely soft ones from breatmates...microfleece with PUL backing ( I think) and I have lanilon on them and they dont wash out....any suggestions???  Dishwashing liquid ?

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607634&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607634 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : Personally, I wouldn&#039;t stock...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607617&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607617 Author: tishy
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 3:34pm

Personally, I wouldn't stock up on too many breastpads. I only used them for about 2 weeks until my milk supply settled and I didn't need them anymore after that.

I ended up giving my stock away.

As for breast pump the amount you spend on this should be proportional to the amount you intend on using it. I spent $500 on mine but used it at least twice a day for 6 months.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:34:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607617&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607617 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : I used diposables in the first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607614&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607614 Author: LeahandJoel
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 3:30pm

I used diposables in the first bit so I didn't get cream on my nice cloth ones, and I was changing them every feed. The moved onto cloth, I got some off a lady in Whakatane (4 pairs for $10) and they have been great. I am not a big leaker though so don't know how they would go if you are a heavy leaker.

eta: I have never lost any of my cloth pads in the wash, and we went camping last week and I took them then as well



Edited by LeahandJoel]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:30:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607614&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607614 <![CDATA[Breast pads... disposables? or not? : Yet another decision to be made...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607583&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607583 Author: Basil_brush
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Posted: 06 February 2009 at 2:29pm

Yet another decision to be made in the long haul up to buying all the stuff we need for this wee critter!

Does anyone have any recommendations - some of the non-disposable pads I have seen are beautifully soft and look like they would be fabulously comfortable. But I am worried they will be more trouble than they're worth (not to mention disappear in the wash - they're tiny!) especially since I'm already planning to wash cloth nappies. But if you've got sore nipples and these help would you care?

Now we're down to the little things - monitor, breast pump etc - I seem to be as unable to make a decision on these as I was on the big stuff!!!! ANy help much appreciated...

lucky only 5 weeks to go... ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:29:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24342&PID=607583&title=breast-pads-disposables-or-not#607583