breastfeeding care

I've tried all the major ... see more

I've tried all the major brands of pads and these are the most absorbent and comfortable. I'm using these exclusively until I'm done nursing see less

No longer breastfeeding, ... see more

No longer breastfeeding, was exclusively pumping my milk, but these were great when I was. I will definitely be using them again next time I'm pregnant. They're great quality, and easy to open and apply. It got to the point I could open these things with one hand, lol. I kept one in each side of my bra all day, every day for months. Good quality and for a good price! see less

This is the absolute best ... see more

This is the absolute best! It stays in place beautifully and is extremely absorbent. Highly recommend this over the Leading brand. see less

When you're cracked and b ... see more

When you're cracked and bleeding, this helps from the first use. Use it before you get that bad, though, and you'll be a happy mommy. I would not have been able to continue to nurse without this. I use it after every nursing session. A little goes a long way. see less

Take this tube with you t ... see more

Take this tube with you to the hospital!! This got me through the first few weeks until my nipples got used to breastfeeding. The only warning I will give is that is slightly oily and may stain your clothes. Some of my pajama tops got stained, but it was worth it to be able to continue breastfeeding with sore nipples. I put it on after every feeding the first few weeks and it prevented the bleeding nipples that I got in the hospital before using this product. Some of the reviews say it is too thick, but I think the thickness protects. You just have to rub it between your fingers to warm it up before applying and it goes on fine. see less

I tried a few different p ... see more

I tried a few different products, and for my first baby, I was near giving up breastfeeding. But this product was THE BEST out there. Now I'm expecting again and I'm not worried about it, I will have this stocked up! see less

The pads are thin and ver ... see more

The pads are thin and very absorbent. They do not itch and comforms to the bra. They conceal very well under different bras. Comfortable and reliable. see less

These are the best pads t ... see more

These are the best pads that I have tried- they never leak, are very absorbent, and cannot be seen through clothes. They are definitely worth the money. see less

these are really great. i ... see more

these are really great. i tried a bunch and would vote for these-they are soft and comfortable, stay in, and catch all excess milk that drips out see less

i have used this from day ... see more

i have used this from day one! it is amazing! LOVE IT!!! see less

I love this Butter. I got ... see more

I love this Butter. I got the free stuff at the hospital, but had already bought this. The first month I had all kinds of problems, and was using both creams. Six weeks after I delivered, I started using this full time, and all is good now. (I am allergic to wool, and never realized what lanolin was, so maybe that was part of my problem.)So glad I bought this, even though I was originally hesitant due to the price. Well worth it. I wish it was at my local Target store. see less

This was great during my ... see more

This was great during my couple weeks of nursing. Not gooey and sticky like lanolin. Absorbs well and is very soothing. Baby didn't seem to mind it at all. Smells great too! see less

I have tried every brand, ... see more

I have tried every brand, and I will only use these! I am currently stocking up again for Baby #3 who is on the way. I have a very generous milk supply and I leaked through every other brand of nursing pads. These hold a lot of leaking milk which is amazing and important for me and others like me. I would definitely recommend these to everyone. see less

I've tried multiple nursi ... see more

I've tried multiple nursing pads, and these are, by far, my favorite. Others were irritating and sometimes caused a great teal of pain. These are soft, comfortable, and perfect for those first feedings when everything's rather sensitive. see less

They are thick and comfor ... see more

They are thick and comfortable! I love the smaller size compared to other pads and I love the fact that they aren't individually packaged! see less

Love these and how easy t ... see more

Love these and how easy they are to use and clean. Wear a bra that has standard padding or thickness to avoid the edges from showing, works with most bras. A very environmentally friendly alternative to disposables. see less

Ultra absorbent, especi ... see more

Ultra absorbent, especially during the first few months when milk supply is regulating. Cotton wicking material on outer layer to keep bra dry Soft and flexible fit Durable Perfect amount of coverage. I don't put these in the dryer. They will shrink over time. Wash in warm water and dry on low heat or, if you feel like fishing them out of all your other clothing, air dry. These are the pads I'm replacing the two dozen NUK brand reusable pads I used with my first, since they are shrunken, the wicking is shredded and they are basically falling apart. They are worth every penny! see less

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I like the fact they are reusable. see less

I have tried several bran ... see more

I have tried several brands and so far the best is Lansinoh disposable pads. The adhesive strips stick good in the bra, the pads absorb well all day and you won't feel the wetness. see less

These pads are really goo ... see more

These pads are really good. The fact that they have 2 adhesive strips is wonderful so they stay in place better. I also find that you are able to move these pads around to camouflage them in different types of clothing. I love that they are individually wrapped so when you are traveling or bringing extras along, you dont have to worry about sanity. It also seems as if these pads absorb more while the outside remains dry. I have tried one other brand but wont be using anything other than these from now on!!! see less

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I have tried other brands and these are definitely the best! They have two adhesive strips unlike other brands so these stay in place better. see less

I really wanted to save m ... see more

I really wanted to save money by using reusable nursing pads, but was super disappointed when the reusable Nuk pads completely irritated my nipples. My baby is one week old so perhaps my nipples are just too tender to try them...but these disposables have saved my poor husband from the wrath of me being so frustrated that my nipples were bleeding or that I was leaking EVERYWHERE since the Nuk reusables don't have any sticky on back to keep them in place. I'm still trying to find a way to be economical by finding a good reusable pad...but in the meantime these ultra dry over night nursing pads are a lifesaver! see less

I used these when my milk ... see more

I used these when my milk first came in, and they handled the leaks wonderfully. There is one tiny sticker on the back that was enough to keep them from moving around, and they didn't show through my cloths, which was amazing. Really great buy. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that there was SO MUCH packaging with these. Each pad is individually wrapped, which sounds great, but fills the wastepaper basket a little more then I'd like. I'd still buy them again though, great value for the 60 count box. Nice! see less

Definitely recommend thes ... see more

Definitely recommend these gel pads...I bought them after trying a cloth, rice-filled thing and bags of frozen peas! Blocked milk ducts went away when using these when pumping and they also helped to use them right before feeding baby. Like the other review said, I'll give these to anyone having a baby! see less

These were a product I wi ... see more

These were a product I wished I had purchased prior to having our baby and using when my milk came in. I ended up buying them when I came down with an ugly case of mastitis and they were a lifesaver. In the future I will include a set in with baby showers for new mommies I know will be breastfeeding too. I do still use them when I am feeling full and trying to pump/nurse. They are useful far beyond the first few days and weeks. I have not tried them chilled but did see on the package that can be done as well. Some variety of this product come with washable covers which I really loved as well. see less

I would not be nursing if ... see more

I would not be nursing if I didn't have these! They are so much better than using a nursing pad you stick in your bra. Plus, when nursing on one side it keeps the other side from leaking! see less

One of the best gifts I w ... see more

One of the best gifts I was given! Once I started using these pads I never used any other pad. They worked great. I used these for nine months. I could go five hours without pumping and be dry. Their stickiness would wear off but all I needed to do was to clean them and they would be sticky again. They are easy to clean, soap and warm water. see less

The pads are awesome they ... see more

The pads are awesome they work well and stay in place. I wash them everyday in the shower and let them dry and reuse. The best pads out there that money can buy!!! see less

When I was in the hospita ... see more

When I was in the hospital my baby was having latching problems and the lactation nurse gave me shields to try. I honestly dont think I would have made it through the first week without this! My child is 2 months and I still use them. I have tried the advent shields and prefer these see less

I struggled for days tryi ... see more

I struggled for days trying to get my baby, who was born 3 weeks earlier and had problems latching, to nurse. It was exhausting and emotionally tolling, and my baby was getting more and more impatient with attempts at getting her to latch. Thank God someone told me to try this. I found out I had overactive let down and oversupply, which further complicated things, and this solved those issues as well as the latching problem. see less

I just had my baby 6 days ... see more

I just had my baby 6 days ago and have a VERY tender/sensitive nipples because I used to have them pierced. I had a very hard time getting him latched while we were at the hospital and the nurses suggested trying the shield, we still didn't really get the hang of it and I gave up on the shields. But once my milk came in I started using it again - it is 10 times easier to get him latched and also less painful, they still get a little sore but nothing even close to what it would be without the shield. I would recommend this shield to anyone and everyone who is having latch or pain issues. This is by far the BEST shields out there on the market, I purchased another [kind] and those aren't worth any time or money! see less

I'm a first time mom. My ... see more

I'm a first time mom. My lactation consultant recommended these. She told me to take them to the hospital and put them in the refrigerator right away so they would be cold for after my first breastfeeding. They gave me instant relief and saved my nipples!!! I've been through a few pair and will continue to buy them as needed. They can be reused several times. I highly recommend them! see less

These soothies gel pads a ... see more

These soothies gel pads are rather expensive, but when your nipples hurt, you're desperate for relief. These did the job! Thankfully the pain only lasted a few days so I didn't need another set. I love that you can throw them in the fridge for a cooling relief. It does stink that they only last 72 hours, but you wouldn't want them to last any longer than that because the gel starts to break down and gets really nasty. If you are breastfeeding, don't hesitate - get these!! see less

my doctor and nurse recom ... see more

my doctor and nurse recommended these for breastfeeding since i just had my first child. they suggested these over the lanolin which a lot of people recommended. my doctor informed me that these are medicated to help heal cracked or blistered nipples where the lanolin just moisturizes. i went through probably five or six pairs of these soothies and recommend them to everyone i know who plans on breastfeeding. they are even better when you put them in the fridge before using. my nurse suggested rotating a pair out of the fridge so that i constantly had a cold pair. see less

love not having to worry ... see more

love not having to worry if im dumping good milk, its hard to come by! And if you drink the same number of beers or take the same number of shots then you can learn your limit and not use them EVERY SINGLE TIME. Works great!! see less

I'm glad I purchased this ... see more

I'm glad I purchased this just so I know my little one's safety on the rare occasion I do have a drink. Have recommended to other moms see less

I was skeptical that they ... see more

I was skeptical that they were going to work but i figured there was no harm in trying them. I read alot of the reviews and how alot of them say "for peace of mind" but since im a second time mom and want to save as much money as possible by breastfeeding i say that they are a money saver because since your supposed to pump and dump these save you from dumping to much and can save a much as possible. They really do work I LOVE them!!!!! I used them one night after ALOT of drinking from a celebration and i pumped 3 separate times and since i had the strips only one out of 3 had traces of alcohol, which saved me from dumping 10 oz.. I would recommend these to anyone. see less

I just had my first child ... see more

I just had my first child 8 days ago and I'm already looking for a different pad. These were given to me by WIC since I needed a pump early on. I wish I could say I'm pleased with them, but I'm not. I wear them for 5-10 minutes and leak through. During the day its bad but at night.. forget about it. I just take my chances now because the same thing will happen either way. I would recommend any woman in need of a good nursing pad look elsewhere. see less

I have been trying these ... see more

I have been trying these for about a week now and I do not like them. While they are soft and bigger than other washable nursing pads, they don't offer much protection against keeping leaks from going all the way through my clothes. They are washable which I was looking for but they take forever to dry. I have to put them through 2 cycles in the dryer. They are also rather lumpy. see less

They're soft & not li ... see more

They're soft & not like over-filled heat packs that are hard and awkward. These lay flat when stuffed in your bra and can be frozen, warm, or hot, depending on your preference. I got them because I figured that they would be better than trying to hold heat packs to myself, using wash cloths, or something else silly that wouldn't be as effective. Awesome purchase for a great price, especially considering the relief. Help even in the weeks before giving birth. see less

i wish i found this so mu ... see more

i wish i found this so much sooner it helps w engorgement and milk let down to cloged ducts so much better than hot wash clothes a wonderful product !!!!! see less

These soft as can be Boob ... see more

These soft as can be Booby Tubes were such a sweet relief for me when I was nursing my little one! The warmth from them...fresh from the microwave was so soothing...I highly recommend them for any new nursing mom...or nursing mom to be. see less

No individual wrappers to ... see more

No individual wrappers to throw away, just grab a pad out of the box and stick it in your bra. No stickers or annoying sticker backs to throw away. Yes, you may have to change these pads more often, but since they don't hold a ton of milk you will not get clogged ducts or mastitis because you kept them on too long. Easy no fuss pads. Used all the expensive ones for months before i finally decided to try the cheap ones. I am expecting a second baby and am ordering a ton while they are on sale. Happy nursing. see less

I couldn't be happier wit ... see more

I couldn't be happier with these! I've tried several different brands, they were all bulky and uncomfortable, or they came apart or stuck to me. I love how thin these are, great for day or night. I had a ton of milk with my first son but these held up to the test. I am now on baby number 2 and these are all I will be buying. see less

I tried a couple differen ... see more

I tried a couple different brands of disposable nursing pads, and I liked these best. They let the air through and were absorbent. see less

HydroGel pads are so soot ... see more

HydroGel pads are so soothing for those early days of nursing! Could not have made it through without them. see less

These are the greatest th ... see more

These are the greatest things developed for breast feeding moms. The are a little sticky at first, but as the directions state you can run it under cold water to fix that. With proper care it can be used for almost a week. Say goodbye to sore, cracked nipples. see less

I received two of these f ... see more

I received two of these from a lactation consultant in the hospital and they are little miracles for breastfeeding mothers. By my 3rd day of breastfeeding, I had cracked bleeding nipples, and in 24 hours, these hydro gel pads relived my discomfort more than anything else could. A secret as well, while the baby is nursing, toss it in the fridge so once your baby is done, you can have ultimate relief immediately! THESE ARE AMAZING!!!! see less

I never write reviews... ... see more

I never write reviews... and I just want to say that I LOVE THIS THING. I was ready to give up due to cracked nipples and bleeding and I sent my husband out to buy this and I have no complaints! see less

Get it. You won't regret ... see more

Get it. You won't regret it. It helped my sore nipples immensely with my first child. Quality product. Thank goodness it exists! see less

I'm so thankful for these ... see more

I'm so thankful for these things! My little one won't latch on without them. I wouldn't be breastfeeding if they weren't around. I own a couple and it would have been nice if they came in value packs or something. see less

They don't have any stick ... see more

They don't have any sticky stuff on the back, which I love! They are easy to remove while nursing and then replace. see less

When I ordered this kit I ... see more

When I ordered this kit I expected to receive reusable nursing pads. I was extremely disappointed when it arrived. When I opened it, each individual night and day pad is a wrapped disposable. Who in their right mind spends the money on disposables?! Nowhere on their packaging does it mention being either reusable or disposable, so I find it rather misleading - just as Target's web site at the time of purchase. I'm not returning it because I like the bag and the freezable/heatable gel pads, but If I did it again I'd be looking for something else at a different store. see less

My Sister recommended the ... see more

My Sister recommended these to me after I had my daughter. I am so glad she did because they are very comfortable, and thin, but still absorbent. I am a large chested woman and can tell you that they are great for this body type. I was worried about others being able to see the outline under my shirt, but you can't at all. They are great. see less

Some that I tried had no ... see more

Some that I tried had no wrapping. Some were "green," but I had to launder them and dry them. (Like I'm not busy enough) and some were individually wrapped. But SmartChoices are wrapped in pairs. (Like - duhhh, there are 2 of them). They are also the softest and the most absorbent. see less

These were a surprise. We ... see more

These were a surprise. We didn't know they existed or that there would be a need for them. We got them as a gift in our Moms First Days Kit. They did the job and we are sticking with a good thing. see less

I love, love, love these ... see more

I love, love, love these pads! So sad to see they are out of stock when I wanted to order more. They are super thin and not bulky. Also some pads, such as Medelas, they are noisy with the padding. Only downfall is that they do not come pre-packaged so just tossing in the purse or diaper bag isn't sufficent, but I put them in a little zip lock baggie to keep them sanitary. see less

I definitely prefer this ... see more

I definitely prefer this cream to the others. It's not very messy and it works really well. I preferred a cream without lanolin for various reasons, so this one was perfect. It even smelt and tasted good. I figured I should taste a little that was still on my figure if my baby would be tasting it. It has my approval! see less

I got these to try to sav ... see more

I got these to try to save on pads, and to be more economical. They are so soft and comfortable. My only complaint is I wish they were a little cheaper. Otherwise I love them!!! see less

These helped when my milk ... see more

These helped when my milk came in and I became engorged. I haven't had to use them since my initial use, but they are very soothing. see less

I love these!! They are p ... see more

I love these!! They are perfect for heating and cooling when you are breastfeeding. Heat for before and cold when you're done. I recommend getting 2 sets so that one set can stay in the freezer and the other set can be heated when you need it. see less

I'm giving these a strong ... see more

I'm giving these a strong buy. They are good for mastitis and engorgement and weaning. They are reusable. Helped me a lot. see less

I have always wanted to t ... see more

I have always wanted to try the cloth breastfeeding pads and I am soo happy I chose these! The bamboo cotton is so extremely soft I don't even feel it in my bra unlike the disposable pads. The pattern is super cute as well! It matches all of my daughters Itzy Ritzy items! see less

They really don't absorb ... see more

They really don't absorb very much milk. If you are a moderate to heavy leaker, it's best to just buy the disposables. They look pretty but it's just the same as putting a couple of pieces of cloth between you and your bra. I have found the Medela brand cloth pads to be much more effective. see less

These are cute but cheapl ... see more

These are cute but cheaply made and very thin with no protective barrier so leaks are bound to happen. Really just a serged round of fabric with lots of thread bits not cleaned off. These are somewhat large and cute, bright fabric may show through clothes. Don't bother with these for the expensive price or, for that matter, the cheap Nuk brand Target also carries, which is like sandpaper. Softest and best I've tried for comfort and value with a lingerie bag included for laundering are Avent. Soft and cushy and stay put in your bra due to lace backing. see less

These nursing pads are th ... see more

These nursing pads are the best value and quality in my opinion. I have tried the other brands and for the price these are just as effective, as good of quality and the best price. I wish I would have found these sooner. see less

Effective, reliable, inex ... see more

Effective, reliable, inexpensive, work just as well as leading name brands. Highly recommend. see less

I tried several other dis ... see more

I tried several other disposable and reusable pads during my maternity leave and leaked with all of them. I was about to give up hope and was so worried about returning to work until I tried these. I have been back at work for four weeks now and have not had a leakage incident yet. The pads are large and super absorbent and don't show through my clothing. I would highly recommend these to anybody. see less

Wrapped 2 pads together w ... see more

Wrapped 2 pads together which I like. see less

I have used only one othe ... see more

I have used only one other brand prior to trying these. I decided to try these because i have several other products by this brand that I really love.They're also priced at a very comparable price. However, I was highly disappointed when I tried them and discovered that they aren't nearly as absorbent and do not stay in place very well. I will definitely not be buying these again. see less

Love the pads, one surviv ... see more

Love the pads, one survived the freezer for several years and will be used again. do order extra liners if you can find them and I would order two sets of them. Comfy and comforting. Wished they stayed cooler just a little longer, but then they'd have to be bigger or less flexible I would guess. see less

I don't leak much except ... see more

I don't leak much except when nursing. I use these 24/7. They move around a wee bit in my bra, so I always double-check that the pad is centered for the side that's not being nursed before I hook on my daughter to the current nursing side - opposite side leaks when I nurse. I usually go through all 6 in a day, using one at a time per side - no layering. To clean, I either scrub them in the sink using a bar of baby-friendly soap, or I throw them in the wash with baby's things in a lingerie bag. I always air dry them. I plan to get another pack so I can use them on long trips without needing to wash so often. see less

I bought a few boxes of t ... see more

I bought a few boxes of these on clearance at target about a month ago. I am exclusively breastfeeding and haven't had issues with these at all. I am producing much more milk this time around than last and still no issues. For those saying they leak through I would suggest pumping after a feeding or before bed etc I like that they don 't slide around in my bra ,have a three different styles, and don't seem to seep through when wet. I would recommend, and have, these to friends or others seem to wash well - I suggest doing them with baby items or throwing them in a mesh bag. see less

My baby is 4 weeks old, I ... see more

My baby is 4 weeks old, I have overactive letdown, and have oversupply and have never leaked through. So I'm really not sure what problems the other moms are having. Also remember the first 6 weeks of nursing, you are regulating your supply, so you may have to change more often. I will be buying more!! see less

I rejected the cream that ... see more

I rejected the cream that the hospital "gave," me. I had it for my 1st baby and it didn't work and afterwards, I was billed for it. I sent my Mother to buy me SmartChoices Lanolin after I tried the feme pad and was impressed by the company. It was great and the hospital missed out on overcharging me. see less

Two of my girlfriends wer ... see more

Two of my girlfriends were pregnant with me. We tested various creams and this was our favorite. It is like a thick baby oil and it is very soothing. We all chose Lanolin Plus. see less

My wife loved this ointme ... see more

My wife loved this ointment. It is clear and has no bad after-taste to bother the baby. It helped the chapped nipples on contact. see less

I have used these nursing ... see more

I have used these nursing pads for each of my children. I will NOT use any other product. They are great! if you use them correctly. Obviously if you place them the wrong way they will not absorb milk that leaks out. It is also not hard to discern which side to use, a picture is on the box! [...] they are ULTRA THIN *wish i could make that 20x bigger,* not ULTRA ABSORBENCY. Obviously they won't hold as much liquid as a thicker pad. [...] if you want pads, like me, just in case you leak...THEY ARE GREAT!! see less

Im a young mother to be, ... see more

Im a young mother to be, expecting a baby boy in July 2011. However, I started "leaking" at about 6 months pregnant. As a student, I couldn't afford to wreck all my clothes, so I went and got these. I love how thin they are, and that they are absorbant. However, when I wear them overnight, I still tend to have a wet bra in the morning. I havent tried doubling them, but I will soon as I was told thats better than the thick pads as far as comfort. I dont know if these will still do the job when I have higher milk production after the baby is born, but fro pregnancy leakage, they have been great. see less

I actually love these nur ... see more

I actually love these nursing pads. I seemed to have an allergic reaction to just about every other nursing pad out there (which is the last thing you need when nursing). These never gave me a problem. They really are thin, so I did change them more often than some other brands might have required, but well worth it! I just carried some in my diaper bag, just in case. I have had plenty of times when the pads were soaked, but they wasn't any leaking onto my clothes, so they are definitely absorbant. see less

These are great. They ar ... see more

These are great. They are very sanitary. I like that these are individually wrapped, so you can easily throw them in your diaper bag! see less