Kushies Change Pad

Advantages: absorbant, reusable
Disadvantages: none

...After having my baby 6 weeks ago I have realised the importance of having some good quality breastpads - especially if you are breadtfeeding. I first bought disposable breastpads from boots which were reasonably cheap but I found that they scrunched up too easily and irritated my npples so I decided to use some washable ones. I first bought the Avent washable breast pads which I was satisfied with but I needed some more as you only get 3 pairs in a pack! I bought the Kushies washable breast pads - not becuase they were different or anything but just becuse I was placing an online order from one of the baby stuff .suppliers and these are the ones that were on sale here - so it was pure laziness that made me buy this particular brand! They are slightly bigger than the washable pads made by avent and are gently contoured to fit... Read review

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Advantages: No leaks
Disadvantages: They take a day to dry

...problem. I use a couple of kushies booster pads at night as my baby is a massive eater and drinks lots during the night, so I like the added protection. I now don't need to change him during the night. I also love the variety of cute patterns that the kushies ultras come in. ***Washing/drying*** They wash really easily, I rarely bother to wet pail or pre-wash. I simply put the lot into the washer at 40 and once a week at 60 to kill bacteria. If you do decide to wet pail this is what to do. 1) Remove poo from nappy and put down the toliet 2) Use a large bucket or nappy pail and add the required amount of nappy fresh/soak (available from Boots,Mothercare,PHP ,Tescos,Sainsburys) and fill up wiht warm water. Soak nappies overnight or at least two hours. 3) When you need to do a wash then simply pour soiled water down... Read review

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Advantages: discreet, even under tight t-shirts
Disadvantages: expensive, inefficient, bad for the environment

...details. -- WHAT I THOUGHT -- Breast pads are an essential item, whether you are going to breastfeed or not. I had planned to breastfeed, so bought a couple of boxes of Boots Shaped Disposable Breast Pads as it indicated on the box that you do need to change them quite often - after every feed and in the morning and evening. I did sit and work out that if you baby fed the average every two to three hours this would work out at a box lasting not much more than four days. Unfortunately, despite the best-laid plans, I ended up not being able to breastfeed due to ending up back in hospital the day after coming home. He had to be given bottles as I could not have him in the hospital with me and when I did finally come home I found he preferred the bottles and wouldn't take the breast. I did still need the breast pads for a couple... Read review

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