Leakproof Nursing Pads

Nursing pads, also called breast pads, are a very useful breastfeeding accessory. Placed into a regular or a nursing bra, they can absorb breast milk from leaking breasts to help prevent embarrassment, and protect your clothing from stains. Reusable nursing pads are more cost-effective since you can wear them, wash them and use them again and again. They're also environmentally friendly since you're not throwing away multiple pads each day (they won't end up in a landfill). You'll have to buy a few pairs since you'll need to change them often, and you'll want to have a few pairs handy while others are in the laundry.

Leaking is more common in the early days of breastfeeding, while the supply of breast milk adjusts to your baby's needs. You might not experience leaking at all. You might leak for a few weeks, or you might deal with leaking for as long as you breastfeed your baby.

Leaking can occur when you hear your baby cry, when your breasts become very full, when you're intimate with your partner, or for no reason at all. Here are some other reasons when you might need nursing pads:

• During the first few weeks of breastfeeding, when your milk first comes in
• If you're going to be away from your baby for a few hours
• When you're returning to work
• If you have an overabundant milk supply
• During sexual encounters
• At night when you are sleeping

Nursing pads can be held over the breast for a desired amount of time, but are designed to fit inside your nursing bra to prevent leaks from getting your bra and clothing wet.

The benefits of leakproof nursing pads are that they keep you comfortable, dry, and prevent chafing or irritation to sensitive nipples during breastfeeding.

Yes, Belly Bandit Leakproof Nursing pads are machine washable, making them an easy, convenient and eco-friendly choice. To clean your nursing pads, machine wash cold with like colors and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach or wash the pads in hot water or put in a dryer, as this will compromise the effectiveness of the leakpoof technology.