*This is a guest review from Janessa of the blog Thrifty Nifty Mommy. Janessa received free products from Pink Lemonade Shop in exchange for her honest review. All opinions are her own.*
I'm really excited today to talk to you about cloth pads. Now, maybe you have no idea what that is. I didn't know myself until about 3 years ago. Mama cloth is just another term for reusable, washable menstrual pads. Now, if I'm being honest, I would have to say that once I learned what it was, I said, "ewww!" Then I said, "ewww!" again, and again, and again. I kept hearing bloggers and other green moms talking about how much they loved it, and I just turned my nose up at it. Then one day I had a realization. I used reusable diapers on my children and I didn't think that was "ewww!". They pooped and peed in those things daily, but I wasn't grossed out by that. SO, I decided that before I said, "ewww!" again, I would give them a try.
Well, by the time I came to the conclusion that I would give mama cloth a try, I was already pregnant with my son, Jacob, and therefore did not really have a need for it. Still, I got myself a few reusable pads and had them ready to go for postpartum bleeding after Jacob was born. I used the disposable pads for about 2 days after his birth, then made the switch. After just 1 day, I was sold! Using mama cloth was SO much more comfortable than those disposable things. Not only that, but there is something about putting pretty, soft fabrics into your underwear, instead of those sticky plastic things, that just makes you happier.
So, ever since discovering that mama cloth is, in fact, not "ewww!" but rather AMAZING, I've been wanting to increase my small stash. Pink Lemonade Shop contacted me about reviewing some of their pads (free of charge, in exchange for my honest opinions) so I agreed right away!
I was sent 3 mama cloth pads from Pink Lemonade Shop, and here they are:
The biggest one is the 13 inch Postpartum Pad. It has a minky top (with owls, I couldn't resist!), a hidden layer of bamboo fleece for absorbency, and a fleece backing. Not only is this a good size for postpartum, it's also great for overnight use.
The middle-sized pad is a 10 inch pad, again with a minky top, hidden layer of bamboo fleece for absorbancy, and a fleece backing. This size is designed for moderate to heavy flow.
The smallest pad is an 8 inch, and for this one I got it with a cotton top, with bamboo fleece in the middle and a fleece backing. It is designed for everyday to light flow days.
I've tried wearing these pads throughout the day and I love them all! The 8 inch pad is truly perfect for everyday wear. I honestly could hardly even tell I was wearing it. The other two are so minky soft, believe me, you will not want to switch back to disposables!
I highly, highly suggest checking out Pink Lemonade Shop for mama cloth! If you haven't given it a try yet, just buy 1 or 2 and see what you think. I'm pretty sure, you'll go back for more!
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Talia says
I'd like to try a 6" mini pantyliner. The purple floral minky print is cute!
Laura Beth says
I'd love to get a set of 3 of the minky postpartum pads.
Jutta Pearce says
I would get the Set of 2 - 13 Inch Minky Post Partum Pads with Fleece Backs - Wide Width
Melissa says
I'd buy the mini liners 🙂
Amy Lumley says
I'd like some panty liners and a wet bag!
Karis says
I would buy some postpartum pads or nursing pads 🙂
KLW520 says
Nursing pads & mama cloth, probably day pads or pantiliners
abedabun dawn says
Set of 4 7.5 Inch Minky Regular Pantyliners with Fleece backs - Wide Width
Angela Crimmins says
I love the Custom Dyed Bamboo Velour Baby Blanket, and the panty liners
Rebecca009 says
Id pick the Rainbow Argyle print, giraffe print, and jaguar print in 10 Inch Jaguar Minky Cloth Pad with Fleece back
Aurora says
8 &9 cloth pads
Dorothy Teel says
I would love to have some of these
9 Inch Undyed Bamboo Velour Day Pad with Fleece back -
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Maggie Fout says
I would buy 11 Inch New Pink Owls Minky Overnight Pad with Fleece back!
Sarah Santoro says
lagoons 11in!
Jennifer says
I'd try the Set of 4 7.5 Inch Minky Regular Pantyliners with Fleece backs - Wide Width
Aimee P. says
I would get the 11 inch lagoon blue minky pad and the 13 inch
Jes says
The bamboo velour day pack!
Kitty Iecvan says
I would buy the Set of 3 8 Inch Minky Light Pads with Fleece backs!
Molli Vandehey says
love the postpartum pads!
yrenia says
Before the end of this year, I am looking forward to taking the greater steps to courage and actually completely going cloth, and that's including myself and my daughter. When I start thinking about the hundreds of years it takes for just on diaper or one pad to degrade, it's maddening. My nurse mom finds all kinds of kooky reasons to deter me from doing this, but I just realized...don&#
Laura says
I'd buy a set of the postpartum pads, because I'm due in about two weeks.
Carolyn says
I'd get the 9 Inch Undyed Bamboo Velour Day Pad with Fleece back
Maria Ivey says
I would get the 10 Inch Rainbow Argyle Cotton Heavy Pad with Fleece back and the 10 Inch Black and White Damask Cotton Heavy Pad with Fleece back.
Shelley Hendrick says
I would buy the set of 3 minky pads with fleece backs. These are an awesome idea! I hope I win! It would save us money, and God knows we need that.
Tashina Kirk says
I would need some kind of a set. I would like one with different sizes for different days that way I can use what I need.
Nicole Biddle says
I'd love some postpartum pads! Expecting my fourth baby in October. 🙂
Doni says
I would like a couple 11 inch pads to add to my stash. I love the purple owls and the pink and green paisley. I haven't got a chance to try any Pink Lemonade, but I have been meaning to!
K & K Reviews & Giveaways! says
i would want the minky owl cloth pads
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K & K Reviews & Giveaways! says
i would want the minky owl cloth pads
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K & K Reviews & Giveaways! says
i would want the minky owl cloth pads
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Lynn Becker says
I would get a few of the 8" cotton cloth pad with fleece back.
Karen Lieber says
The postpartum pads look awesome!
Jodi says
I would definitely get the postpartum pads!