Lilypadz Reusable Nursing Pad

I feel like I go through nursing pads like you wouldn't believe. I started feeling really bad because it's so not eco-friendly! I mean I went through a 60 pack plus more in less than 3 weeks! Make that 2 weeks and a half! Maybe I just leak too much when I get the "let down?" That's what they call it right? I started using my sisters reusable ones because I ran out of my disposable ones and I ended up leaking through the nursing pad, my bra and then my shirt during a baby shower. At night I wake up soaked. I started going on Amazon and Google trying to see if there were better reusable nursing pads than the ones my sister has. Then I saw this Lilypadz deal. They had really good reviews. There are always a couple bad ones but overall the reviews were positive. I thought about it a lot. Yes, they are pricey. It's $18 dollars for a set, but at the rate I go through disposable nursing pads that's just the cost of about 3 boxes depending on the brand!

At first I was skeptical because Lilypadz are non-absorbent and they stick to your nipples? How would it work if its non-absorbent and you leak milk? Where does it go? I had to make sure that this product was for people who leaked a lot of milk when their milk comes in. The reviews were about how amazing this product was. That it didn't leak and that it was nice because you don't have to wear a bra. You can even go swimming (not that I'm going to) and it keeps your nipples from rubbing on your clothes. We all know how annoying that could be now. I even read that most women can continue to use them even after they're done nursing as like a nipple cover, kind of like a pastey?

So I ordered a pair and I am trying to it out today. So far, it's pretty cool. It's a silicone type material and it just sticks to your boobs without adhesive. Kind of like how window clings, cling to windows? One of the complaints were that it lost its tackiness easily. I guess I'll have to see how long they last. So far I want to say I love it! It's very comfortable, and I haven't leaked! Although, the only downside is that when you take it off to nurse and there is a little bit of milk in the cup..you have to somehow figure out how to get it off without getting the milk everywhere. A lady said that she would just do it over the sink but we all know we don't have that kind of time to stand over a sink when your baby is demanding to be nursed. I feel good about the product right now though and I'm excited to not have to wear a nursing pad since they're bulky and noticable. This will be perfect if I want to go braless for a strapless dress!