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Cotton Nursing Pad Set by WeeEssentials with Waterproof PUL in Asian Umbrellas

Cotton Nursing Pad Set by WeeEssentials with Waterproof PUL in Asian Umbrellas

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This listing is for one (1) pair of nursing pads - if you'd like more than one pair, please convo me for a special order! I may also have more than one ready to go!

Forget the scratchy, plastic-y store bought pads that eat up your money every month! WeeEssentials Nursing Pads are soft, comfortable, and keep you dry without throwing your money away.

I developed my Nursing Pads just because of that reason. But if you are familiar with my work, you know I like pretty things, so pretty they are!

A pretty Asian parasol print is on the top side (put this side closest to your breast,) and plain white flannel on the back helps to keep your pads from showing through.

The pads in this listing are approximately 4.5" in diameter to fit the majority of cup sizes and are made with a three-layer cotton core to pull moisture away and a breathable, waterproof layer of PUL. These are great for day or night!

WeeEssentials Nursing Pads are designed to hug the breast with minimal lines and are tapered at the edges to reduce visibility even more.
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I can easily customize nursing pads for you! Choose your own:

*Fabric - choose from my huge in-stock selection of cotton and cotton flannel!
*Core - Choose from bamboo, cotton or a mixture of both.
*Moisture barrier - Pads can be backed with PUL and flannel or a layer of white moisture resistant fleece.

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Practical stuff: Usage will depend on your leakage. Early in the nursing relationship, most mothers leak a lot. You'll find you will have to change your nursing pads a couple times a day. As the nursing relationship progresses, many mothers find they can easily go through the daytime using only one set of pads, and changing them out at bedtime.

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There’s a common misperception that PUL creates a dark, wet, germ-breeding ground, and that fleece does not. I make pads with both, and *both* will breed bacteria at the same rate.

Fleece is slightly more breathable, and as such, some moisture in your pad will evaporate into the air, keeping you drier - at least in theory. However, in reality, most of the moisture will stay right in the pad until it is removed. The breast prevents much evaporation on one side, and multiple layers of clothing on the other.

The best thing you can do to prevent infections and thrush is to change your pads as often as necessary:

If your pad is soaked, you need to change it. If you have been wearing the same pad for more than 10-12 hours, you need to change it, whether you have a fleece backing or a PUL backing. Why? It is better to change your pads frequently rather than find a pad that will hold that liquid all day against your skin. Changing your pads will help prevent infections and thrush, which thrive in moisture.

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Care: Place in lingerie bag, machine wash cool, tumble dry low.

All items come from a smoke-free, cat-friendly home. (The cats are not allowed near my fabrics and notions!)

Added on Oct 30, 2009