Cloth pads
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Topic: Cloth pads
Posted By: mummy_becks
Subject: Cloth pads
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:14pm
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Ok so I know this is a nappy forum but this is a cloth question. Those that use cloth pads how many do you have in your stash?? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:31pm
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I only started using cloth pads a couple of months ago, along with my moon cup. I have 3 x super pads (2 x Foxybots & 1 WAHM off TM) to use at night and I love them. The Foxybots are my favourite, they are just as gorgeously soft & reliable as their nappies! I'd now love a few liners to wear during the day as back up with my Moon Cup . . . . .
Vic xx |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:42pm
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Ummmmm lots. Probably around 20 or so, mainly outrageous! but I also have some snap and wear from ecomoon which are my new favourites!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:47pm
| I have a weeks worth of liners (so 7) and only like 5 pads cause I don't use them much |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 7:22pm
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I just can't get my head around the idea of cloth pads but I do have 3 med Foxybots which I use as liners for pregnancy discharge (sorry, TMI). -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:21pm
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I've been wondering how people found them. This is a bit embarassing to ask, but do they stain? -------------  
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:32pm
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I have some liners and I have used them overnight with a tampon and they have had some blood on them but haven't stained. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:46pm
the sun will generally take care of any stains... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Freesia wrote:Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 8:58pm
And that's why ya buy printed ones 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 9:09pm
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I have a weeks worth of liners but my teen thinks they are "so cool" so she users them for when she gets AF not that you could call it that.....Ahhh those were the days when AF was mearly a drop and lasted all of 3 days lol
I have a 2 mediums and 2 super to use as back up to the somewhat troublesome diva cup I have been trying to kill myself with 
All my mama pads are foxybots and I have had no troubles with stains and they are ultra soft! |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 9:11pm
I use my Foxybots (old-style Supers) for heavy overnight bleeding and they've never stained! They come out looking as beautiful as the day I bought them them! I love them 
Vic xx |
Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 10:05pm
I've been curious about these too, but I'm a bit like Emma and can't quite get my head around it. But since the thread been started I'll ask a couple of questions, and I apologise for TMI in advance. I have to wear a pad every day (since I got my period at 11) for a discharge problem (loooong story, which involves loads of hromones and several sugeries), it can be quite light at times and others almost as heavy as a period. Now 'cos I have to wear them all the time I'm worried that the cloth ones could cause *ahem* 'pad rash'  which isn't fun (and I've had it before again due to the constant use). Also what about the freshness factor, does it not feel too bad? And are they ok for breathability, spose no better than disposable ones?
TIA ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 10:21pm
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I have used my super pads with a heavy AF and never had any problems with smells even when sealing my used ones in a plastic glad bag till I get home it hasnt had any offensive smell at all.
Sorry I cant help with the pad rash. I feel more fresh using mama pad oppose to disposable pads. The blood is wickd away better and the pads are dry to touch altho you can see they are pretty full. They dont need to be soaked and always come out of the wash looking as good as new with no stains. My super pads are a cream colour and have been used for heavy AF with not even a sign of a stain. FOxybots have a awesome range. Even just trailing a couple may give you a good idea. Best of luck with what you decide |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 10:18am
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Tiff I would get a couple of liners to trial to see what you think of them. If you have to use them all the time them it would save you lots. I don't think you would get a pad rash as they are very soft the materials Stacey uses (the same as the nappy fabrics). ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:09am
TIff - I have to use liners all the time too coz my bladder just ain't what it was before it had four babies using it for exercise (hey, this IS a TMI thread!  ) and I don't find I get pad rash. I know what you mean tho, I use sposie pads for AF and on the last day or two it can sometimes get a bit ouchy. I use Foxybots med pads as liners coz the liner thickness ones just don't cut it. It's saving me a fortune too coz those bloody Tena things are daylight robbery!
------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:27am
Can ya fix it Emma? I can't imagine the annoyance at having to wear a line every day.  Although it is making me do my exercises right now!!
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:49am
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I think the Foxybots pads are way more comfortable than disposable pads. They are so soft so I couldn't imagine getting any rash from them and as Kels said the blood is wicked away through the minky top layer so they never feel wet. If I had to wear a liner every day I'd definitely go cloth - way cheaper and more comfortable.
Vic xx |
Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:01pm
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Allright sounds like I'd better give it a go then. Yeah the cost thing is outrageous!! Just imagine what I've spent over the last 17 years wearing something 24/7 - I shudder at the thought. I tell you, if they knew exactly where the problem was coming from and that a hysterectomy would fix it, I'd seriously contemplate it after finishing having kids. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:18pm
| Cloth pads definitely feel better. I can't stand sposie liners anymore, I just feel wet all the time in comparison to cloth plus I hate pads with wings and the wings coming unsticky!! |
Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:23pm
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You see I love the wings - find they move around too much otherwise ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:27pm
| Yes wings are good, but they don't always stay where I put them especially on stretchy materials and then they move and it leaks or the stupid wing gets stuck to skin. |
Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:48pm
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Becomes a bit of a do it your self brazillian!!!!!!!?????
I have to say Stacey was having a quick look, your pads and liners do look really good, 'cos without naming names, some of the others seem quite expensive for what they are made out of etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: maya22
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:57pm
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There are heaps of places to buy cloth pads.
Outrageous! ones are great, and so are the ones at Little Cloth Kiwis (also sold by Keela on TradeMe under the trader name TrendyVogue). There are heaps of different sorts, shapes and sizes, so maybe best to try a couple out for fit before buying heaps. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 7:29pm
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Yeah there are expensive ones out there. Mine are priced fairly I think, I try to make my stuff prices I would pay and I'm a cheapie at the mo!
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:10pm
Possibly. Problem is it's not only from having too many fat babies, I also have an ongoing bladder condition that I take meds for and have had two lots of surgery for. After baby is out and I have got my weight down again will def look at options tho. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Faraway
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:03pm
Tiff - have you looked at the Ecomoon ones? Sold by Keela as mentioned by someone else - I use these daily (for no other reason than I feel 'fresher") - she has a range called snap n wear and you buy her undies (which incidently I think are the most comfy) then snap the liner in place so absolutely no movement! I have got some of her regular liners/pads too but prefer this style. Also have an outrageous pad which is awesome but I've never really used them without internal product as I'm a bit funny about the ickiness too although I did try them on their own for a day at home last cycle and was pleasantly surprised at how well they held up ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 11:05am
I definitely think your pads are well priced Stacey - I'm a cheapie too and wouldn't have bought them otherwise
Vic xx |