[JustBreathe]

I have a pretty moderate allergy to adhesives tape and latex and an adversity to tampons/the diva cup, so I have almost always worn cloth pads. It seems like the last couple of monts that the adhesive in Always brand has gotten stronger-- like stuck to my underwear and doesn't come off. It had caused several skin irritations. So I have talked to Mike about building a cloth stash of pads slowly because I had only seen Luna Pads and they're a bit pricy. Well, I had a pad on last night and the adhesive was really irritating me. He said this morning he would check with his mom to see if he could use space on her CC to get me some LunaPads to begin with for the health reason as well as the eco friendlier reason-- We are so completely over disposable pads and completely dislike changing our nephew's disposable diapers.

My MIL had never heard of resuable menstrual pads but thought they were a great idea especially with my various skin irritations and allergies and said to just to ahead and buy whatever I needed-- her treat-- it is also her plan to buy our CD stash as her baby shower gift when we have a baby {I'm so excited to do this!!!} She still has menopausal bleeding herself and plans to get some lunapads.

So I bought 8 Luna Pads/Liners and then Morgan recommended the mini Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag from Mom's Milk and I got that in Aqua Swirl {Most of my first choices were sold out}. We did the fastest shipping possible from both sites so I'm hoping I'll be able to end this period in cloth.

We also did the price comparison. My pad that I used Always Plus Size Overnights was like $.35 per pad bought at Wal-Mart. Although I did not know that Mama Pads were sold everywhere and spent a LOT on the pads, I expect them to wear well and last a long while, These pads will pay for themselves in about a year's time.

I am very happy with the switchover to prevent the irritation, reduce waste, that MIL was interested in them AND hearing more about sustainable things and wanting to look at the "new" look of cloth.

[ANGWife]

Again, I think it's awesome that MIL offered to pay for them.

[Mars]

I'm so glad that these disposables could be the solution to your allergies from the disposables and how awesome that your MIL is treating you to them and your CD stash!

To be honest, the first time I had ever heard about reusable pads were on here. It's amazing how much information passes these pages.

Please keep us updated as to how they work.

Good luck!!

[szczepanski]

I am a mama cloth convert.

There are lots of economical pads out there as well -

Home - GEM Cloth - Pads, Diapers & Family Reusables
Give a Hoot Don't Pollute by Crea8tiveMama on Etsy
Happy Earth Creations Product Details
Welcome to MotherMoonPads by MotherMoonPads on Etsy

More expensive but a 15% off code is sharewithme
Welcome to Talulah Bean - Improving the lives of women. One. Period. At. A. Time.

Mama cloth liners - which I use - are AWESOME!!!!

[*Mrs.J.2011*]

Wow, what a great MIL!!! So excited for you to find something that doesnt cause a reaction with your skin! I'm not a pad person, but I am a 100% convert to the diva cup.. It feels great to know that i dont need to spend the extra money every month on tampons!! Hope it works well for you!