I got a free sample of cloth bra pads. Honestly I cannot remember the brand name, but they're white...and awesome. I am now washing them and had to switch to disposables temporarily because I ran out. The cloth are so much better. They're more comfortable, they do a better job of absorbing the milk, and they're reusable. I was half afraid when I first looked at them because I was afraid I'd get milk on my bra. There is no plastic between the cloth and the bra. However as long as I'm on top of things and change them as soon as I need to I'm okay. I can even wear them over night without fear of leaking onto my shirt. I could just use more than 4 pairs of the darn things.
If you get a chance to buy cloth bra pads do it. They'll save you money and they're better at keeping the moisture away. Keeping the moisture away leads to happier nipples and happier nipples lead to a happier you. Though I'd be even happier if they were pretty, but I'm a girl like that.
Here are some places you can get them.
The Green Baby Store
Kelly's Closet
Jillian's Drawers
If you know of any other sources feel free to leave a link in the comments.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Making a change
As some of you may know I plan to go cloth with my children. For those of you not in the know of what that means it means I'm ditching my disposable diapers for cloth diapers. It's cheaper in the long run, it's better for the environment, and they're cute as all hell.
I spent years considering this. I spent years talking to everyone I know about what I'm getting myself into. I hate using disposable diapers. It gives my children rashes and it's horrible for the environment. I like the planet I live on and would like to do right by it.
However I'm completely afraid I'm going to screw this up. Standing on the outside looking in it seems complicated and confusing. There are rules about how you're supposed to wash them. I'm sure some of this is fanatics making it seem more than it is, but to us on the outside it's overwhelming. I want to do this, but it's like thinking you have to jump in ice water. You stand there as long as you possibly can because it's going to be a shock and you know you're going to be overwhelmed. I'm sure at first I'm going to screw up at least a little...I think. Either that or it will come naturally to me. I don't know. I just needed a push. I'm sure I'll thank the people who pushed me for it later. Even the jack asses that got the economy to the point where the reason I'm finally really doing this is so I can stop buying disposables and start using that money toward things like food and clothing.
I just had to write this out because I feel like I'm going crazy. I feel like I'm going to disappoint myself and I feel very anxious about the whole situation. I feel like any time I ask questions I'm being stupid. I know I'm being hard on myself, but you can't help how you feel. As soon as I get my stash I'll start posting about the different diapers I got and how things are going with them. I'm going to start with Lily because she needs less diapers than Ella does. Soooo, wish me luck?
I spent years considering this. I spent years talking to everyone I know about what I'm getting myself into. I hate using disposable diapers. It gives my children rashes and it's horrible for the environment. I like the planet I live on and would like to do right by it.
However I'm completely afraid I'm going to screw this up. Standing on the outside looking in it seems complicated and confusing. There are rules about how you're supposed to wash them. I'm sure some of this is fanatics making it seem more than it is, but to us on the outside it's overwhelming. I want to do this, but it's like thinking you have to jump in ice water. You stand there as long as you possibly can because it's going to be a shock and you know you're going to be overwhelmed. I'm sure at first I'm going to screw up at least a little...I think. Either that or it will come naturally to me. I don't know. I just needed a push. I'm sure I'll thank the people who pushed me for it later. Even the jack asses that got the economy to the point where the reason I'm finally really doing this is so I can stop buying disposables and start using that money toward things like food and clothing.
I just had to write this out because I feel like I'm going crazy. I feel like I'm going to disappoint myself and I feel very anxious about the whole situation. I feel like any time I ask questions I'm being stupid. I know I'm being hard on myself, but you can't help how you feel. As soon as I get my stash I'll start posting about the different diapers I got and how things are going with them. I'm going to start with Lily because she needs less diapers than Ella does. Soooo, wish me luck?
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