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purplexcherries in cloth_pads

New here and to cloth pads!!

Jul 23, 2006 11:36

Hello all! My name is Mikki. I am currently pregnant and haven't had a chance (obviously!!!) to try out cloth pads. My husband lost his job a little over 2 weeks ago. At that time, I was brain storming on ways to help save us money and I came up with cloth diapering. After selling off 1/2 of my personal items (well not that much and I've still got ( Read more... )

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moonhut July 24 2006, 14:26:25 UTC

Hi Mikki, fun to see you over here too!

I replied on your LJ page about trading for pads, but I also wanted to answer a few of your questions that you asked here too. If you ever want to get together I would be happy to show you my stash, answer any questions, and stuff. You have already recieved so many great replies!

I have had no problems with leaks. You can use PUL, nylon, fleece, etc to make them waterproof. I have had good luck with all the above fabrics. I think the most important is the size of wings (wide enough) and if its absorbant enough. Yes t-shirts and old towels would be a very affordable way to sew some up! I know many people that have done this. Here are some links for sewing your own if your interested in giving that a try.

Let me know if you have any other questions... feel free to email me for my phone number if you would rather talk over the phone about your ?'s since we are local.

purple_obsidian July 25 2006, 03:15:22 UTC

TMI alert ( ... )

rancora July 25 2006, 04:17:13 UTC

I have 8 pads from Sweetcheeks (http://www.newmoonpads.com/) and I have never had any leakage. They are made of flannelette as well as a sherpa fleece backing. The fleece is amazingly water proof.