Mama Pads

Thanks guys, I might have a look at the mooncup again!

Just a bit concerned as I've always been to heavy to use tampons, so it would be a bit of a change for me.

Yes, I find pads in the bin disgusting as well (especially with my flows).

Toni, I'm sure the girls who use them would be able to enlighten us about what you need to do to keep them clean? (I'm interested as well, even though I think I have some idea)

Will probably give the mooncup a go and get a few cloth pads for nights etc.
Thanks all!

I like the idea of the Mama pads, regular ones are SUCH a waste of money!! I also agree with the rubbish thing, very gross!! Have seen some very cool designs around, does anyone know a good place to buy them from??

Thanks heaps for that info Paws!

Looking foward to giving them a go!

aimeejoy wrote: Gen, you have re-inspired me to go buy a mooncup!! Have been meaning to for ages...

Do it! You won't regret it. They do take a little getting used to and a bit of practice as the positioning is different from a tampon but honestly, after one cycle I love mine! And as I've already mentioned...it's very satisfying not to fork out all the money each month!!


Edited by Paws

Ok, I don't get periods at the moment but a few questions spring to mind.

Do you find there is a smell with cloth pads? I am really paranoid about smell with the throwaway pads so wondered if it would be more noticeable with cloth?

Are they any less reliable than disposable? do you have to change more often or do they leak more?

Thanks guys.

I have never found there is a smell with cloth pads at all. I've never had a problem with reliabilty either. I've always used brands that have a PUL backing or PUL base so there is no leak through.

I change as often as I would I normal pad. I've used all but post partum and found the results the same across the board.

For cleaning I keep a small discreet container (I use an old huggies wipe container) beside the loo with cold water and pop them to soak in that until washing. The soaking water then goes on my plants - it's a brillant fertiliser!!!

Hubby commented right away that it was nicer than when I used disposables becuase they weren't sitting in the rubbish and he did notice a smell then! So even he is a huge fan.

Well it's effectively the same as blood and bone and believe me....it really works miracles!

P.S. As soon as the guy next to me leaves the uni computer room, I'm buying a moon cup. Just don't want him glancing at me any weirder than he already is!

Ok, little bit random but I mentioned this topic to a friend who suggested using a sea sponge. Has anyone ever tried that?

ETA - Thanks Jax & Paws

Edited by caraMel

there are a couple of other sites that sell mama cloth too, incl fuzis, jeol eze naps and

this one

and

this one too

as well as on trade me, trade me user name skytower sells MCN as well as wool mama pads (and they are fab), also mamapossum and they are great too.

also junglemama sell diva cups.