Angie in VA Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Shopping for a requested gift. I will comb the boards, but I'm hoping to get info on good brands as well as which to avoid. Is bamboo better than cotton? Or another material? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I have bought from several different companies. The best I have ever bought are from Mimi's Dreams (aka Saucy Tots). https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MimisDreams I also use the period underwear from Thinx with the cloth pads. In fact, since I'm in massive bleeding mode now, I use super tampons with cloth pads and period underwear. I used to use cups, but I am at a point where I can fill the cup in less than an hour and then it drops down and spills. Since I'm a ps teacher now, I have a 5-hour period every day where I rarely have the opportunity to run to the bathroom. After the horrific incident when I had the cup drop down and spill its contents and then I kept on bleeding and bleeding and bleeding, I don't use a cup anymore. I am using super absorbent tampons and then backing them up with the overnight cloth pads and period underwear. That has so far been enough to keep me covered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowmama Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 If I didn't already have cloth pads, I'd probably do one of those period panties instead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thank you for this info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I have bought from several different companies. The best I have ever bought are from Mimi's Dreams (aka Saucy Tots). https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MimisDreams I also use the period underwear from Thinx with the cloth pads. In fact, since I'm in massive bleeding mode now, I use super tampons with cloth pads and period underwear. I used to use cups, but I am at a point where I can fill the cup in less than an hour and then it drops down and spills. Since I'm a ps teacher now, I have a 5-hour period every day where I rarely have the opportunity to run to the bathroom. After the horrific incident when I had the cup drop down and spill its contents and then I kept on bleeding and bleeding and bleeding, I don't use a cup anymore. I am using super absorbent tampons and then backing them up with the overnight cloth pads and period underwear. That has so far been enough to keep me covered. Angie (I love your name, btw! It's a classic and I'm waiting for there to be a revival of this name among baby girls!), what inner core fabric do you recommend? I am worried about choosing the correct width also. I'm looking at this starter pack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 This is one of our customers: https://www.etsy.com/listing/520702778/cloth-pads-mama-pads-organic-cloth?ref=shop_home_active_7 I have traded with her in the past for cloth pads. Hers are the best I've used (I've tried rather a lot of brands). Cons: they only work well for lightish flow. There is no waterproof barrier. Pros: they're cotton, so they clean up very well and are soft and not polyester-y. They're not hot. They don't smell. They don't stain too badly. They're very durably made - mine have lasted years with no degradation of product so far. Anne is nice. She ships right away. And, the best thing, she uses our labels! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I like MamaBearBabyWear on Etsy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I order a core of Hemp and PUL. That is more absorbent than the other options. I actually emailed her asked for what she recommended would hold the most and that was her recommendation. And then I chose the Heavier Core option also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer132 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I like MamaBearBabyWear on Etsy. I use the same shop, very affordable, and the design makes the most sense to me vs other types. The only thing is her pads aren't all that "cute," but that doesn't make a difference to me, personally. I also started combining them with a cup, but it isn't necessary to do so with her pads, just my preference right now. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaBearBabyWear?ref=l2-shopheader-name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Angie (I love your name, btw! It's a classic and I'm waiting for there to be a revival of this name among baby girls!), what inner core fabric do you recommend? I am worried about choosing the correct width also. I'm looking at this starter pack. For a young girl, a starter pack would be fine. For women of a certain age, longer is something of a relief to discover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 For a young girl, a starter pack would be fine. For women of a certain age, longer is something of a relief to discover... Thank you, Rosie! And everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 I order a core of Hemp and PUL. That is more absorbent than the other options. I actually emailed her asked for what she recommended would hold the most and that was her recommendation. And then I chose the Heavier Core option also. Can you stand another question? Is this upgrade worth it? Still looking at several options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Can you stand another question? Is this upgrade worth it? Still looking at several options. I've never gotten that upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealp2009 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I use party in my pants and they are pretty absorbent and thin. I think they are great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrindam Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 www.partypantspads.com are my favorite! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 I just bought some items from Mimi's Dreams b/c there was a 25% discount. Just FYI! Thank you all for your suggestions. I hope to get some from several vendors so the recipient can decide which she likes best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Update: I received my order from Mimi's Dreams yesterday. They look good. I hope the recipient likes them. Thank you again to all who replied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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