Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)
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Customer Reviews of Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)
Customer Review: Worth the price
Summary: 5 Stars
These nursing pads are the most expensive I have seen, but they are worth the money if you leak excessively. They are amazingly absorbent.[...]. But if you don't leak much, you may prefer a smaller, more discreet pad.
As for the polymer beads being left on your skin (as the other review indicated), I suspect this is because she is not changing them often enough. I haven't had that problem at all. As soon as I notice they are at all wet, I change them. That isn't to say I haven't slept with them and woken up with them completely saturated - still haven't seen that problem. Maybe it's the lanolin, which I don't use now that my baby has a good latch. Anyway, the beads are a pain if you accidentally rip the pad, which I've done once. It's like sand everywhere. You have to be kind of careless to rip them, but as new moms know, sometimes you are rushed and holding your little one at the same time you are changing your nursing pads.
These pads cover a larger surface area than others I've tried. However, they adhere to your bra rather than form to your breasts. This has only been a problem for me at night when I shift and the pads don't shift with me. They are large enough that it is usually okay, but not always.
They also keep my skin drier than others, which is necessary for breast health, but you still need to change them once they are wet.
Overall
Pros: Absorbent, keeps skin dry (and aren't those the two reasons you use nursing pads in the first place - hence the five stars)
Cons: Expensive, excessive packaging, a little bulky
Customer Review: Excellent - if you don't mind the polymer beads
Summary: 3 Stars
I have to admit that these pads are the best, absorption wise. I never had a problem with leaking, not even once! However, I started finding small beads on my skin after removing the pads to feed my baby. These beads are probably from the polymer in the core of the pads which makes them so super absorbent in the first place. They are most likely the same beads you would find on baby's bottom that come from the same or similar polymer in baby diapers.
The beads are most likely harmless on baby's bottom, but I really can't say the same if baby eats some of them. I tried to remove the beads, but they're so tiny, and they tend to stick to the lanolin which almost every breastfeeding mom must be using for nipple care.
So, I stopped using them. I am now using the Phillips Avent nursing pads which are admittedly bulkier and not as leak proof, but at least I know my baby isn't eating polymer beads either. I don't know if the manufacturer knows if there's any problems with these beads being eaten, but I suspect something along the lines of "there have never been any reports of adverse effects associated with ingestion of these beads." Uh. Okay. I'd rather not take the chance, thank you. I can handle a couple of leaks.
If you decide to go ahead and use them, make sure you change them as often as possible to minimize the polymer bead problem.
Customer Review: best I've found
Summary: 5 Stars
These are the best nursing pads that I've found because the paper backing is waterproof, keeping them from leaking. I'm a heavy leaker and can't live without these. The only thing I don't like is that they are so thin and paper-like, which makes them wrinkle sometimes when you first put them in, and those wrinkles can show through some bras and shirts. To minimize this I put the smaller and firmer Johnson's brand disposable pads inside these, allowing them to keep their shape better, and then I just change the Johnson's pads a couple of times a day. Btw, if you try this trick make sure that you don't use the sticky tape on the back of the Johnson's pad to attach them because it could rip the lining on the Lansinoh ones causing that absorbant gel stuff to leak out. I'm larger-busted and find that they stay together and in place pretty well without ever having to use the adhesive backings on either pad :-)Customer Review: Must have for nursing moms
Summary: 5 Stars
When I had my first baby, I originally wanted to use washable/re-usable pads because they are better for the environment, but I learned really fast that they only were good for a short amount of time and tended to leak. When I tried a few of the disposable pads, these proved to be the best at staying in place and preventing leaks. They are comfortable and easy to use and can be worn over night without a problem. If you buy them here at Amazon.com, you have the option of using "Subscribe and Save" which will save you an extra 15% AND you can have them shipped right to your door on a regular basis! (a real life-safer for busy moms!) Buying them through Subscribe and Save you also get 3 boxes per shipment, so you will always have them on hand. I went through a box pretty fast so it was good to have extras. Now that I am ready to give birth again, I am all stocked up and ready!Customer Review: Great nursing pads for cup C and above
Summary: 5 Stars
I have tried Lansinoh, Medela, Johnson & Johnson, and Playtex nursing pads. The Lansinoh are best overall: great absorbancy, nice countoured shape, and good adhesive that stays in place without bunching up. J&J were also great, but I'd recommend them to women who size A or B since they are smaller in size. Playtex has great absorbancy but they are not at all countoured so they bulge unless you have the perfect bra that will hide a huge bulge. Medela are super thin, therefore much less absorbant, and also the core gets bunched up inside the outer lining so they are almost impossible to unbunch between feedings. The adhesive stinks too, so they don't stay in place too long. So overall I recommend J&J to smaller women (cup A or B), and the Lansinoh to larger women (cup C and above).