NEVER BUY DISPOSABLE PADS AGAIN!!!
Set of MamaBear LadyWear Quick Dry Cloth Menstrual Pads in fun Christmas/Winter Prints
What you Get:
~ 5 Medium/Heavy Flow Pads
About MamaBear Cloth Menstrual Pads:
Medium to Heavy Flow Pad. When folded for use the center is 8 layers of soft cotton flannel + 2 layers of unbleached, natural cotton felt.
Please note that on all medium/heavy and heavy/overnight pads you WILL see some of the natural cotton felt between the folding soaker layer and the wing base - this is NORMAL as the felt is sewn in so that it doesn't bunch up in the wash.
The pads are approx. 9.5" long and 2.75" wide when folded. They can be used with the folded soaker portion next to your body or your undergarment.
Why MamaBear Cloth?
There are a number of beautiful cloth menstrual products available on the market, what makes MamaBear products unique is that I've tried to address the 3 following issues I encountered when I began using cloth products:
1) COST: Many products are gorgeous and nearly all will save you money over disposables as they last YEARS, but the initial investment can be high. I want you to be able to use cloth products without breaking the bank! You can get FOUR MamaBear pads for the same price as ONE of some other pads!
2) BREATHABILITY: I choose not to use PUL in my LadyWear products. While I do use this in diapers this is because of the sheer volume of liquid one has to retain! During the entire menstrual cycle only a few OUNCES of fluid is expelled. I've found that if you size the product properly to your flow there is no need for waterproof layers. At most a breathable, thin layer of fleece might be used in overnight/heavy pads. This means greater airflow, less bacterial growth and less odor (a common problem with disposable pads). Unlined pads are more comfortable for most women. If you have particularly heavy flow you might want to consider a feminine cup (internal product) with a cloth pad back up.
3) DOWN-TIME: This is the amount of time your pad is NOT usable. If you have to wait until you accumulate enough to wash as a separate load it's likely that means each pad only gets used once/cycle. If you wash your pads with your regular laundry or by hand you may find that they are not clean or dry completely through. MamaBear pads are Quick-Dry! The layers that provide protection fold out completely to allow the entire pad to dry quickly, even if you hand-washed and hung them! You can use each pad every day of your period meaning you have to purchase fewer pads! Also, because they fold out it is easier to get all of the layers COMPLETELY clean and rinsed meaning less irritation and more hygenic periods!
All MamaBear Products come with Care Instructions!NOTE: Due to the very personal nature of these items and for hygienic reasons I CANNOT accept returns on cloth hygiene products.
NOTE: I prewash/dry all materials in my commercial washer/dryer on HOT (without any detergents or additives) to preshrink them and condition the fabrics prior to sewing. The prevents distortions in the finished product from fabric shrinkage. It also preps the fabric to be ready for use/absorbency immediately, although items will become more absorbent and softer through each of the first few washes as the fibers open up more.