This may sound really strange, but the issue of breast pads is one of the reasons why I decided to start blogging in the first place. I was so struck by the vast difference in quality of different products on the market and I wasted quite a bit of money trying to find something that wasn’t bulky and just all-around awful to wear. I really wanted to share my thoughts on the topic with other women (and I had a million other blog post topics, as well). And so, a post onย disposable breast pad comparisonย was one of my first!
Since that time, I’ve learned SO much about all the different options out there for breastfeeding women. We aren’t limited to what we can find in the aisles of Target, ladies! And just like I now know that reusable diapers are an awesome option for babies, I’ve been intrigued by reusable options for breast pads, as well. Anything I can do to save some money and be a bit more eco-friendly is worth checking out!
Today I’m featuring a breast pad that is really and truly unlike anything else on the market, and after having seen it for myself up close and personal, I simply must sing its praises. I will be recommending LilyPadz to every single expecting and breastfeeding mama I know, for sure!
LilyPadz are reusable breast pads, but they are not made of any sort of cloth. They are made of silicone, which as you know, does NOT absorb any liquid. Scratching your head about how in the heck this could work as a breast pad? They are actually designed to keep your breasts from leaking at all in between feedings! AMAZING! They have a slightly tacky side that, when applied correctly, keeps pressure on the nipple and keeps you leak free until it is time to remove them and feed the baby. Now, I don’t think they can work a miracle and keep you leak-free for 8 hours when you have a newborn, or anything, but when used properly, women report great success with them.
I do think that this will not be the product I use for the first few weeks of breastfeeding, as I recall that being a time when my milk was sort of out of control. It was also a time when I needed to make frequent use of lanolin products. While you can use lanolin with LilyPadz, you are advised to use it sparingly and be extra careful to wash them well each day. I think that I’ll just turn to these once my hormones get a bit more under control and breastfeeding becomes slightly more predictable.
While I can’t yet speak to their effectiveness at preventing leaks, I have practiced applying LilyPadz and I can say that they are easy to apply. I’m also happy to report that they are SUPER DUPER THIN. Like, so thin I couldn’t really believe it. I may have actually squealed a little bit at the thought of getting to wear something so discreet this time around. Joy of joys!
LilyPadz do require an oil-cutting soap to be used on the pads daily in order to keep the tacky side working properly. I received a starter kit, which is what I would recommend to anyone interested in this product. It comes with one pair of LilyPadz, one bottle of LilyWash (a silicone cleanser) and one box of LilyWipes, which are great to use if you are away from home and need to clean the pads.
LilyPadz are a fabulous product, and I would highly recommend them to anyone! You can purchase a starter kit for $36.95, and can purchase them online here or check out the store locator for your nearest retail option.
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Christa Agans says
These would be for me, Maybe with my chest being small this would give me confidence to wear shirts I would never wear.
Lily Kwan says
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I’d keep it for myself. Been thinking about trying those out this time!
Kelly D says
I would like to win this for my baby sister. She is having a hard time nursing and leaking.
Kimberly says
This would be for myself. I got a set at my shower and loved it. I wore the stickiness off. It did last for about 6 weeks with pretty much daily use though!
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Lisa L says
I’d love to try these out myself!
Kelley Johnsen says
I would like to get for my sister due in June. This will be here second child and I am so happy she is nursing this one also. I wish I had these when I had my four. I would like to get the starter kit for her. thank you for the giveaway!
Adrienne says
These would be for me…due in April!
Caryn S says
It would be for me. I did disposable with my last baby and would love to try the reusable for this one.
Gianna says
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Samyra says
this would prevent losing all that milk soaking into the disposable pads.
Vera P. says
If I won I’d keep these for myself.
Melissa says
I am expecting our first baby (boy) in March. I would be keeping them for myself.
Wendy O. says
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ashley wheeler says
I would keep this for myself. I’m currently breastfeeding and I find the breast pads to be quite annoying. ๐
Teresha says
I’d be using them!
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Myself
Lachelle B says
I am expecting baby #3 and I just learned that a product like this existed when I was done nursing baby #2. I would love reusable breast pads!
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Jessica @ Coffee and a Cookie says
If I won, these would be for me. I feel like I have milk coming out of my ears some days.
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Samorjj says
I love these! Used them with both my babies. If I won I would be giving these to a pregnant friend as the BEST baby shower present.
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Wendi Schipper says
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Priscilla Benavides says
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Marysa N. says
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they would be for my daughter-in-law
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myself
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Vickie Couturier says
This would be for my daughter in law,,she just recently had a baby boy an is breast feeding
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Sarah Hull says
This would be for me to use, if I won ๐
Ashley Reynolds says
This would be for my sister who is due in a couple months!
Amber says
It would be for myself, if I won.
Trista says
love this! I was thinking someone needed to use silicone because it is so easily cleaned and here we o ๐ I would use them myself ๐
Madeline says
These would be for me. I’ve been curious about these since I had Levi (3 pregnancies ago!).
Elizabeth K says
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Krystina McMillen says
I’d win it for me! I would even soak through 6 layers of hemp! to not leak would be blessings above blessings!
Leah Baird says
I would give it to my sister’s friend who will be having a baby very soon, February is her due date. She just went home to be with her family when she delivers.
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I would gift it to one of my 3 expecting friends! ๐
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Shannon F says
For me. ๐ My baby is 8 days old and I could sure use these!!!
Margaret says
This set would be for my Fiance’s sister-in-law, since she is about to be a mother.
renee says
I’m *hoping* these will be for me in the near (maybe?) future!
Christy Johnson says
I would love this set for myself! I am due in June and am looking for something different to use for breastfeeding this time around.
Tiffany says
This would be for myself to use for baby #2 due in March! ๐
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I’d save this for myself!
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renee walters says
I would use these for myself! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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RoChele A says
My sister is having a baby in May, so I would give these to her!
fancygrlnancy says
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Ashley Stephen says
I would use these for myself when i have my next baby
Kim-LYGBC says
I would LOVE to win this for myself i am due in April with my third blessing and will be a first time breastfeeding momma!
Sherry Gibbs says
I would give this to my daughter who is having our FIRST GRANDCHILD!!!
Rebecca T. says
It would be for me! I am breastfeeding my 6 week old son!
Jennifer says
these would be for me for the next baby. i accidently put my last set in the dishwasher ๐
christine jessamine says
if i won this would be for me!
Tara Clayton says
I have a friend who is due 1/25/12 and I would give these to her. I used them for my 2nd baby and LOVED them!
Kristina S says
If I won I would keep this for myself