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6 Good Reasons Why You Should Choose Washable Breast Pads Over Disposables

As wonderful as breastfeeding can be for both mother and baby, leaky boobs can be a problem, particularly for new mothers. But washable breast pads or disposables, which is the answer?

During the early weeks of breastfeeding, newly lactating mothers often experience â€˜let down' when they hear a baby crying or even think about a baby. This can be uncomfortable and downright embarrassing if they aren't well equipped with breast feeding pads to soak up the drips.

A number of options are now available and the choice is a personal one, although economic and environmental factors can play a vital role.

Disposable breast pads are easy to use and convenient, but their continued use is continuously adding unwanted landfill to our already fragile environment. Not only that, disposable breast pads are expensive when you factor in the number you need to use every day you breastfeed if you want to keep your nipples clean and dry. The final consideration is that the disposable variety often contain plastic elements that can irritate already sensitive nipples.

A number of baby product manufacturers have introduced a range of washable breast pads that offer a number of benefits to both mother and baby.

Of course, the main considerations are the economic and environment issues â€“ not only do reusable breast pads end up costing much less for breastfeeding mums during the period they breast feed, but they have very little impact on the environment.

Of course, these factors are little comfort to a lactating mum with cracked, sore nipples from constant leakage. But that's where washable breast pads come into their own. Most quality washable breast pads are made from soft, organic fabric which is gentle on sensitive nipples.

Other benefits of reusable breast pads include:

Once they are damp, cloth breast pads can be thrown in with baby's gentle washing items, so the nipple stays dry and less likely to become infected.
Most cloth breast pads are contoured to the shape of the breast, so they sit comfortably inside the bra without causing any bulges or unsightly gathering.
Mothers who want to protect their nipples can apply a small amount of lanolin based cream or pawpaw cream to the inside of the pad without harming the baby or the pad. In fact, certain ranges of washable breast pads have a soothing cream built into the material.
For new mums on a tight budget, cloth breast pads can easily be sewn together from older, used nappies. The cloth in used nappies is softer and finer after continued use, so they are the perfect solution.

Whether to use cloth breast pads or disposable breast pads is a choice only a breastfeeding mother can make, but it pays to take the time to consider all the options available and then make the choice that's best for everyone.

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